Since 1992, the department has been Austria's first address for continuing education studies and continuing education programs in the field of law and international relations. The study programs offered by the four departments and the Center combine science and practice at the highest academic level.

The Department is home to the largest range of continuing legal education university courses in Austria, which lead to the following academic degrees and designations:

• LL.M. - Master of Laws
• MA (CE) - Master of Arts (Continuing Education)
• BPr - Bachelor Professional
• AEP - Academic Expert Program

In addition, "Certificate Program" (CP) give students the opportunity to acquire a university certificate in selected fields in about 4 to 6 modules (1-2 semesters).

As part of the "Extended University", selected courses from the individual programs can be booked separately.

Our didactic concept divides courses into knowledge transfer (lectures), application skills (exercises) and reflection (revision sessions) - supported by innovative blended learning concepts and digital lecture and exercise units.

You can apply for allowance of individual courses as training seminar half days at the committee of the bar association of Lower Austria (RAK NÖ).

If the legal requirements are met, the course fees are tax deductible.

The course offer comprises the following programs:

• Academic legal expert, AEP
• Fundamentals of Austrian and European Law, CP
• Contract Law, LL.M.

• International Business Law, LL.M.
• European and international Commercial Law, LL.M.
• Banking and Capital Market Law, LL.M.
• Corporate Law / M&A, CP
• Professional Supervisory Board and Committee Work

• Insurance Law, LL.M.
• Risk management and Insurance Law, AEP
• Risk management and Insurance, CP

• Criminal Law, Commercial Criminal Law and Criminology, AEP
• Criminal Law, Commercial Criminal Law and Criminology, LL.M.
• Municipial Law, CP

• Data Economy Law, LL.M.
• Intellectual Property and Competition, CP

• In-depth family law, CP
• Private Client Consulting, CP
• Labour and personnel law, AEP
• Labour and personnel law, BPr
• Labour and personnel law, LL.M.
• Medical Law, LL.M.

   

• International Relations, MA (CE)
• Counter-Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Intelligence

You have an expert interest in individual lectures and special topics of our programs, but do not want to or cannot attend the entire course? Our "Extended University" gives you the opportunity - depending on availability - to attend individual modules or courses for which you will obtain a certificate of attendance.

Attendance fee:
€ 249, 00 per lecture day
Graduates of the Department and members of the alumni club receive a 20% discount.
Please contact us for information on the “Extended University” and registration with a short letter of motivation:

Elfie Kreitner

Phone: +43 (0)2732 893-2401
E-Mail: elfie.kreitner@donau-uni.ac.at
Website: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/recht
Address:
Danube University Krems
Department for Legal Studies and International Relations
Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30
3500 Krems an der Donau

10 reasons for choosing a continuing education course at the Department of Law and International Relations

1. Most experience, broadest range. Our experience is far reaching and in terms of time the longest in the field of continuing education in Austria. Concerning legal programs our university courses cover the broadest range of topics.

2. Free-of-charge-update for our graduates. As continuing education is an ongoing process and knowledge has an ever shorter half-life period: Our students are offered an "update day" free of charge annually – as long as the course is offered - to remain updated on the latest developments in the respective subject.

3. Focus on compatibility of work and family life. Courses are mainly scheduled on weekends (Friday to Sunday) and offered blocked. This means that classes take place once or twice a month, which makes studying compatible with work and family life. As a pilot project Childcare facilities are offered by the ÖH (Danube University's Students' Union).

4. Student-centered thinking. Studying in Krems means to learn in small groups and being supported individually. We support our students especially in the process of writing the Master's thesis. If needed, a writing workshop personal coaching is offered). No matter what your concerns are, our doors are open.

5. Research-guided teaching. Our research is conducted on an interdisciplinary basis. Our teaching content is based on the latest scientific findings and our research.

6. Excellent student service. All the teaching materials needed are made available to our students electronically.

7. Extensive alumni network. The university operates an extensive alumni network throughout Europe: After completing the courses, our students will not only stay in contact with their fellow students, but will also be able to get in touch with graduates of other study programs throughout the university and benefit from many events.

8. Optional Blended Learning. Relevant for some study programs, innovative blended learning units are available for the preparation in basic subjects.

9. Basic crediting as continuing education. For certain professional groups, some courses are partly creditable as continuing education courses; we will be happy to advise you.

10. Studying on the most beautiful campus in Austria. Located at the gateway to the region Wachau the campus not only lures with impressive architecture amid numerous green spaces, but also offers several restaurants, a hotel, an art house cinema and sports facilities ("Campus Sport") - embedded in one of the most picturesque cultural landscapes of Austria.