Master’s Degree in Arbitration (Joint Cooperation Protocol between the Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority and the Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University)
2026-07-22Admission Requirements
1-Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an Egyptian university or an equivalent recognized qualification, with a minimum overall grade of Good.
2- Hold the qualifying Postgraduate Diploma required for admission to the Master's Degree in Arbitration.
3- Obtain a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 450, issued by the University's Public Service Center.
4- Successfully complete the Scientific Writing and International Publishing training courses offered by the International Publishing and Human Development Unit (IHUP).
5- Present a seminar in the field of specialization in which the applicant wishes to enroll.
Target Group:
Egyptians – International students
Application Period:
After obtaining the Qualifying Diploma in Arbitration.
Program Duration:
From one year up to a maximum of three years.
Degree Requirements:
Research thesis.
Program Name / Degree Awarded:
Master’s Degree in Arbitration – Joint Cooperation Protocol between the Egyptian State Lawsuits Authority and the Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University.
Skills Acquired by Program Graduates:
1- Advanced Knowledge and Understanding: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the general theories of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), the principles of Islamic legislation (Usul al-Fiqh), and the philosophy of statutory laws in comparison with Islamic law and other legal systems.
2- Intellectual Skills: Apply juristic reasoning (ijtihad), conduct systematic comparative analyses between the schools of Islamic jurisprudence and positive law, and critically examine emerging legal issues and contemporary transactions.
3- Professional and Practical Skills: Develop Sharia-compliant and legally sound solutions to contemporary issues based on the theory of Maslahah (public interest) and the principles governing ijtihad.
4- General and Research Skills: Conduct advanced scholarly research in Islamic jurisprudence and its principles through active participation in research seminars, academic discussions, and oral presentations.

