Law Semester Study Abroad Program: Creation of Rule of Law Society in Transitional Societies
University of Tartu
 

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Program Terms • Fall Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) Subject Areas • Legal Studies • Political Science/Politics • Social Sciences • Sociology		Quick Look • Location: Tartu - Estonia • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview This program would be of great interest to students of political science, sociology and other disciplines whose professional interest includes study of transitional societies. For students from Western Europe, the attractiveness of the program lies in the opportunity to study dynamic aspects of sweeping transitions carried out in a relatively short period of time. For students from other regions of the world, the program offers insights into European traditions of human rights, rule of law and marketplace economy from the perspective of a society faced with the daunting challenge to fill the void left from the collapse of communism. Autumn semester only, sample course list (24 ECTS): • Protection of Human Rights under EU Law • Evolution of Private Law in Transitional Society • Right to a Fair Trial • Protection of Intellectual Property and Human Rights in Transitional Society • Environmental Law and Human Rights • Law of Treaties • United Nations and International Law • Developing Social Rights in Estonia: Right to Work and Right to Social Security • European Union Business Law • International Criminal Law Basic facts about the University of Tartu: Founded in 1632, the University of Tartu has almost 18 000 students and is famous for research-based education and lively student traditions. Estonia offers a unique perspective on the successful transition to democracy and recent accession to the EU. Tartu is Estonia’s second largest city, with 100 000 people, and is located 2.5 hours from the airport and sea port of Tallinn, with connections to major cities in Europe and Russia. English is spoken widely here, and with students making up one fifth of the population, Tartu is a true University town. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Degree awarded: Master of Science in Natural Sciences - Financial and Actuarial Mathematics Eligibility Applicants must be graduates or currently enrolled at a higher education institution (college, university), min 19 years of age and in good academic standing. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory Application for housing is mailed together with the admission letter. Program Costs 2090 USD (1600 EUR) Costs Include:  The tuition fee covers expenses that relate to coursework and studying and does not cover housing costs, meals or other personal living expenses. Students are responsible for arranging their travel insurance as well. One month's rent at the university dormitory is about 80 EUR/month (about 100 USD) and around 250 EUR (about 300 USD) should be projected as minimal personal expenditure per month. Dates Program is available in autumn (late Aug - mid Jan) semester. Deadlines May 1 - non-EU applicants, June 1 - EU applicants Contact University of Tartu International Student Office Ülikooli 18 Tartu 50090 Estonia Tel: +372 737 6109 Fax: +372 737 5153 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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