months) of lectures (45 credits) and a written thesis (usually 3 months, 15 credits). It offers the following specializations: European Integration (taught in German and English) International Dispute Resolution (taught in English) Foreign Trade and Investment (taught in English) European Economic Law (taught in German and English) European Protection of Human Rights (taught in German and English) IT Law (taught in German) Students can specialize in a maximum two fields. To gain a specialization, a student needs to successfully complete the given unit, i.e. gain a minimum of 12 credits as well as pass unit's obligatory courses. The institute as well as the university use French grading system; students with an average of over 15 gain the right to be admitted to doctoral study. The current fee can be checked here Master of Business Administration, MBA The MBA program European Management focuses on European market. As a prerequisite completion of undergraduate study of at least 240 credits as well as 2 years of corresponding working experience are required (in addition to fluency in English). It focuses on three aspects: people (their needs & cultures), markets and morals (the responsibility both towards environment and employees). It comprises 15 study units (9 months, 45 credits) and final thesis (usually 3 months, 15 credits). There is also possibility of part-time study, which may take as long as four years. Students attend the 15 study units, but the extended length allows them to do it while working. Also the term for final thesis is extended to 6 months. As of 2021 the fees are €12,000 for full-time study and €14,500 for part-time study. EVER Alumni Association The alumni association EVER was established by current and former students of the Europa-Institut, Law Department, of Saarland University, in 1996. By means of numerous activities, the alumni association aims to: Establish a network of Europa-Institut graduates Secure the mutual exchange of information after completion of the advanced study program Keep in contact with former students of the Europa-Institut Complement the range of academic opportunities on offer at the Europa-Institut In addition, EVER unites students and alumni of different nationalities across professional and geographic borders and thus constitutes, alongside the study program itself, a contact forum that contributes to international understanding worldwide. European Documentation Centre Since 1972, the Europa-Institut holds one of 52 European Documentation and Information Centers (EDC) in Germany and forms part of a network of