About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
This full-time English-taught Master of International Law programme is offered by School of Law at Wuhan University, one of the most prestigious law schools in China. The programme focuses on international public law, international private law, international economic law and global governance legal issues, combining theoretical research, legal practice and cross-border legal case analysis. Major research directions include international human rights law,
international trade law, international environmental law, and cross-border dispute settlement. The programme aims to cultivate high-level international legal talents who master systematic international law theories, possess cross-border legal practice capabilities, global governance vision and cross-cultural communication skills. The curriculum consists of advanced postgraduate core law courses, characteristic international law elective modules, frontier legal academic seminars, legal practice training, moot court simulation, supervisor-led research project participation and master thesis research work. Representative core courses include Public International Law, Private International Law, International Economic Law, International Trade Law, Legal Research Methodology and Academic Thesis Standardised Writing. During the 2-year full-time study period, students need to complete all compulsory and elective credit requirements, attend domestic and international law academic conferences, participate in moot court
competitions and legal practice in law firms or international organizations, take part in faculty-managed legal research projects and accumulate practical experience. Each enrolled student receives one-on-one academic guidance from supervisors. Under supervisor instruction, students carry out literature collection and review, legal case analysis, research scheme formulation, thesis drafting, and finally complete original master thesis and pass thesis defence. Applicants must submit authenticated bachelor-degree certificate and full official academic transcript issued by accredited higher-education institutions. Applicants with law-related backgrounds are prioritised for admission assessment. Non-native English-speaking applicants shall provide valid English-proficiency certificates (IELTS 6.0 or above, TOEFL 80 or above). Applicants who have finished full-degree programmes fully taught in English may apply for language-score exemption by submitting official supporting documents for university internal review. Applicant age generally
shall not exceed 35 years old, and physical-mental health condition must satisfy medical-examination criteria for Chinese student-visa application. After completing all curriculum assessment requirements and successfully passing thesis defence, graduates are awarded official master-degree diploma issued by Wuhan University. Graduates can engage in international legal practice, cross-border dispute settlement, international organization legal work, or pursue further PhD-level academic study worldwide.
Program overview
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Program length
Full-time | 2 Academic Years
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
About the university
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