The “MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation and Policy” Postgraduate Programme is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University.

The Postgraduate Programme aims to provide postgraduate level studies, specialization, experience and expertise in Energy Law, Βusiness, Energy Policy, and Geostrategy, Environmental Law and Policy as well as the general regulatory intervention in the area of the energy sector as a whole. The MSc title offers graduates a highly flexible qualification suitable for a wide range of career opportunities in many sectors.

Emphasis is given to legal, economic, geopolitical, business and environmental and climate change problems which arise and the political, legal and legislative solutions offered in the greater European and International Energy sector, in relation to Energy sources and infrastructure, international energy transactions, transportation and storage of Energy, the legal, commercial – business, regulatory, geopolitical, economic and financial issues and the resolution of disputes which arise in the energy sector, for the purpose of a holistic, all-around inter-disciplinary approach to energy issues, business and markets. Given the rapid transformation in the energy sector, the acquired knowledge and the need for highly skilled professionals who understand these complex interrelationships are pivotal.

The basic aims of this MSc are the following:

• The acquisition of specialized knowledge for a successful career in national and international organizations, energy businesses and companies, law offices and firms, Regulatory Authorities, and public sector services and organizations, which deal with the whole range of energy issues.
• The understanding of issues which arise in the contemporary international environment of energy procurement, energy transactions, and their geostrategic and environmental ramifications as well as the rapid and successful resolution of relevant disputes.
• The in-depth study of issues pertaining to the formulation of energy policy and design on a national, European and international level, as well as within their regulatory context.
• The extensive cognition of transnational, European and comparative aspects of the energy sector which relate to issues of commerce, businesses, international exchanges, law, economy, finance, environment  and ADR.

This inter-disciplinary Programme is designed for and accepts, after a careful selection process University, graduates of Law & Political Sciences, Economics, Business Studies & Engineering Schools (from Greek universities or equivalent institutions from abroad, as well as from Technological Educational Institutions), as well as graduates of relative fields with a strong motivation to pursue a career in energy related domains.

The courses are taught exclusively in English. The academics teaching on the programme come from universities both abroad and in Greece and their expertise assists students get acquainted with theoretical, as well as practical energy issues.

The MSc is a market oriented programme and that is confirmed by the various fruitful collaborations between the MSc Programme and prestigious in the energy field organizations, based on signed Memoranda of Understanding, such as i) the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water, ii) DESFA (National Natural Gas System Operator S.A.), iii) Law Firms, iv) the Bar Association of Thessaloniki, v) Universities abroad, as well as other Institutions, offering our students and graduates a wide range of free seminars, workshops, as well as chances for internships.

Fees: The programme fees for the MSc in Energy Law, Business, Regulation and Policy is 3.000€. The amount is payable in two instalments for the full time mode or in four instalments for the part time mode at the beginning of each semester. 

Interested parties are invited to submit their application by July 31st, 2025 (non-Greek applicants) / September 1st, 2025 (Greek applicants) or until places are filled, by following instructions at the link https://www.ihu.gr/ucips/shsse/applications.

Further information is available from the Secretariat and the Programme Managers of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the International Hellenic University (tel. +30 2310 807564 & 2310 807531, 231 0807523, email: infoshsse@ihu.edu.gr, admissions@ihu.edu.gr).

Website: https://www.ihu.gr/ucips/postgraduate-programmes/energylaw