In collaboration with East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) in Shanghai, NUS Law has offered a specialised LLM in International Business Law since 2005. The classes are conducted entirely in English. Students study in NUS Law in Semester 1 and in ECUPL in Semester 2. It is the first overseas degree programme of NUS Law. Building on the expanding links between Singapore and the People’s Republic of China, the specialist LLM in International Business Law (IBL) degree signifies another innovative step towards the NUS Law School’s vision of becoming a leading global law school. The approval of the Chinese authorities for this programme is a further validation of the high reputation that the NUS Law School enjoys both within and outside Asia. This is particularly true given the fact that China receives a large number of applications for degree programmes involving foreign educational institutions.
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Faculty of Law National University of Singapore 469G Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259776The National University of Singapore Faculty of Law (NUS Law) is widely regarded as Asia’s leading law school. Staffed by an outstanding permanent faculty diverse in origin and qualifications, NUS Law is dedicated to building a vibrant community and creating an environment that facilitates critical thinking and reflection on the fundamental legal issues confronting our interconnected world. Located in Singapore, which for more than a century has been a commercial hub at the crossroads of Asia, NUS Law is very much Asia’s Global Law School.
No scholarships provided for the programme
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Candidates who have an interest in Chinese law along with studying overseas.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A good Bachelor's Degree in law or a good first degree in law | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 100 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 7 / 9 | ||
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for all foreign applicants except those from English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Students who are selected to undergo an Intensive English Course (IEC) will be required to pay for the course. The IEC usually runs for two (2) weeks in July prior to Semester 1.
- Candidates who have obtained a TOEFL iBT Total score of 92-99 or minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band score of 7.0 may also
apply. However, they may be invited to attend an interview or be required to undertake a prescribed English language course. - Full application guide
- Supporting documents checklist
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: September 1 2025 Application Closes: October 15 2025 | Mid February |