🎓 Official Master’s Degree Maritime Law | Universitat Abat Oliba CEU

The master's degree in Maritime Law and Business is the only one that offers training in the English Maritime Law and Business fields. 

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Official master’s degree in Maritime Law
Course title

Official Master’s Degree in Maritime Law

Academic area

Law and Political Science

Duration / Credits

10 months
(60 ECTS)

Official Quality Certification - AQU

places 

20 
 

Format / edition

Blended learning
15th edition

 
Student profile 

Law graduates interested in pursuing a career in the field of maritime law at firms and companies. Other graduates looking to enter the world of maritime law and find out more about its impact on business.

Admissions and enrolment

Application via website, submission of documentation and formalisation of admission at the University.

For more information

Calendar and timetables

From October to June. Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Academic Calendar

 

Why study at UAO CEU?

1. Employability

100% of our students find employment at the end of their studies (AQU 2023 labour market insertion survey).

2. Methodology

Maritime law has become one of the most specialised branches of law worldwide. As 85% of the world’s imports and exports are transported by sea, full knowledge of the specific regulations of maritime law, as well as the practical aspects of the maritime industry, is a must for any lawyer interested in this speciality. These are also subjects in which there are very few specialists and which therefore open up a wide range of professional opportunities.

3. An international approach

This master's degree is the only one in Barcelona that offers solid training in not just Spanish maritime law, but also in aspects of maritime law in England and Wales and the specific operation of the maritime business in the United Kingdom. 

The vast majority of contracts in the maritime sector are subject to British common law , so those specialising in this field will need to study the English legal and economic concepts that have been accepted by the majority of countries in the world with access to the sea.

For this reason, Abat Oliba CEU University offers this specialisation focused on the maritime transport business and English and Welsh law by offering students the chance to undertake professional internships at companies and law firms specialising in this field and jurisdiction.

The programme is taught by outstanding international professors from the United Kingdom and Greece, who travel to Abat Oliba CEU University in Barcelona especially to train our students in English maritime law and the specificities of the maritime business. It also offers ensures the highest quality in specialist training in Spain.

4. Professional development

Real internships at major companies in the sector. We also offer a national and international job’s board with more than 2,300 collaborating companies with work placements in over 20 countries.

5. Transformative Competences Training Programme

Training programme, specifically focused on developing leadership competence. Through a combination of practical exercises, self-assessments and feedback with fellow UAO CEU postgraduate students, you will develop a broad vision of your own leadership style.

6. Teaching staff

Our teaching staff comprises experts and accredited professionals chosen for their recognised prestige and specialisation in the field of maritime law in Europe.

7. Experience

We have been training legal experts since 1973. The private university with the most experience in the field of law in Catalonia.

8. Information resources

The Library Service is designed to support study and research with the primary objective of meeting students’ educational and scientific needs. It has ample opening hours, even on weekends, with the best computer facilities.

UAO CEU also offers a large digital repository containing open-access publications derived from the teaching, research and institutional activities by the university’s teaching staff, students and alumni.

 

Teaching staff

TEACHING STAFF

Academic Management

Adolfo Lucas. PhD in Law and Director of the Department of Law and Political Science at UAO CEU.

 

Academic Coordinator

Andrea Pérez Suay. PhD in Maritime Law and lecturer in Civil Law at Abat Oliba CEU University.

 

Advisory Board

President: 
Dr. Jaime Rodrigo de Larrucea.
Professor of Maritime Law UPC. Lawyer RAM; RAED.

Members:

D. Antonio Llobet de Pablo. President of the Consejo General de Colegios de Agentes de Aduanas de España (General Council of Spanish Customs Agents Associations).
D. Guillermo Belcastro - CEO Hutchison Port Best
Mr. Jose Luis Diez Besora. Director of Public Domain and Legal Services Port Tarragona
Ms. Cinthia Bosch Lozano. Maritime Captain of Palamós
D. Daniel Tinto. General Manager TERCAT
D. Victor del Pozo Triscón. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Veepee Group
D. Alejandro Belinchon. Head of Japanese Business (Iberia & Italy) at Tokio Marine HCC
Mr. Jose Rodriguez CEO Maritime Consulting Group
D. Pedro Estruga. General Manager TMS
Mr. Jordi Casals. Director Ocean Ports & Shipping
Ms. Ana Belén Campuzano. Professor of Commercial Law at the CEU San Pablo University.
D. Dr. Anthony Rogers. Director of International Recruitment and Admissions at Cardiff University Law School
D. Dr. Alkis Korres. International Shipping Business Consultant, Maritime Policy Advisor.

 

Teaching staff

 

  • Dr. Juan Corona: PhD in Economic and Business Sciences. Professor of Applied Economics. Director of the Antoni de Montserrat Chair of Global Studies and Honorary Rector of CEU Abat Oliba University. Yacht Captain.
  • Dr. Anthony Rogers: Senior lecturer and Convenor of the LLM in Shipping Law at Cardiff Law School.
  • Luz Martínez de Azcoitia: Lawyer specialising in financial structuring for the acquisition of vessels, aircraft and other transport elements at Uría Menéndez in the Madrid office.
  • Dr. Jaime Rodrigo de Larrucea: PhD in Law and Nautical Engineering. President of the Maritime Law Section of the Culture Committee of the Barcelona Bar Association. Member of the Spanish Maritime Law Association.
  • Janire Adán: Head of Contracting at Repsol Trading.
  • Dr. Carmen Parra: Professor of International Private Law at the Universitat Abat Oliba CEU.
  • Inés Aparici: Head of International Maritime Operations at El Mosca, Go Global.
  • Javi Méndez: SSS & Bulk Manager at the Port of Barcelona and Co-Founder of YoungShip Spain. 
  • Lluis Boada: Legal Director at Ports de la Generalitat de Catalunya.
  • Hari Narayan: Partner and Maritime Lawyer at United Maritime Law Chambers; Member of the Governing Council of the Indian Maritime Law Association; Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA).
  • Alejandro Arola: President of the Arola Group, consultant to the International Chamber of Commerce of Paris and member of Propeller Barcelona.
  • Dr. Albert Badia: AACNI (UK) and Solicitor in England and Wales. Doctor in International Arbitration.
  • Carlos San Lorenzo: Lawyer partner of Albors Galiano Portales, specialist in yachting and transport and port law, as well as Maritime Ambassador of the IMO (International Maritime Organization) for Spain in 2017.
  • Domingo González: Magistrate Judge of the Contentious-Administrative Court number 1 of Zamora. Member of the working group with various ministries on safety and conditions for seafarers and fishermen; and rapporteur for maritime standards for the International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA), before the International Labour Organisation (agency of the United Nations).
  • Víctor Ibáñez: Member of the Customs Surveillance Service.
  • Josep Lluis Diez de Besora: Head of Public Domain and Legal Services at Port Tarragona.
  • Dr. Ana Belén Campuzano: Professor of Commercial Law at CEU San Pablo University, coordinator of the Doctoral Programme in Law and Economics at CEU International Doctoral School and partner and academic director of Dictum Abogados.
  • Dr. Andrea Pérez Suay: Professor of Commercial Law at Universitat Abat Oliba CEU and PhD in Maritime Law.
  • Dr. Alkis Corres: Executive advisor for European affairs: Greek Short Sea Shipping Owners Association. Short Sea Shipping Promotion Centre of Greece. Public Authority Corporation. Transport advisor.
  • Dr. Iñaki Zurutuza: Professor of Commercial Law at the Public University of Navarra.
  • Dr. Jesús E. Martínez: Doctor in Nautical Science and Engineering. Expert in Maritime Business & Supply Chain Management and member of Propeller Club of The US.
  • Dr. Francisco Villacampa: Director of Criminology and Security Studies at UAO CEU. Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law and Business at UAO CEU.
  • Dra. Claudia Parera: Director of the Barcelona Nautical Cluster and Member of the Governing Council of the Barcelona Port Community.
  • Victor del Pozo: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Veepee Group.
  • Sergio Ataz: Merchant Navy Captain and Certified Shipbroker (MICS).
  • Carles Domingo: Maritime Lawyer at Larrucea Abogados. 
  • Andrés Candomeque: Founding Partner of Proa Legal. 
  • Alejandro Belinchón: Head of Japanese Business (Iberia & Italy) at Tokio Marine HCC
  • Javier Portales: Partner at Albors Galiano Portales
  • Anna Mestre: Managing Partner and Founder of MA Mestre Abogados. 

 

PROFESSORS' CVS IN DETAIL

Internships and career opportunities

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As part of the training, students of the Master's Degree in Maritime Law must carry out professional internships, guaranteed by the university, with companies or law firms linked to the maritime sector. Completion of this internship will be required in order to obtain the official title.

Studying the programme allows graduates to join teams at various specialised firms and companies, both in Spain and around the world, who need lawyers and executives with a solid grounding in the field. It also opens the door to a career at companies in the port sector, the civil service, brokers and insurance companies.

By completing the programme, students will be able to develop their career in the following areas:

- direction and management of international transport operations
- international arbitration in the maritime sector
- international law in the sector
- maritime consultancy
- insurance contracting and management

 

 

Collaborators

Abat Oliba CEU University has a close relationship with companies and institutions in the sector. These organisations include:

  Logos marítimos

Fees and scholarships

TOTAL AMOUNT

€  7.575*

*Price for the 2026-27 academic year

Tuition fees correspond, solely and exclusively, to the provision of teaching as part of the programme enrolled on, and this is the only service offered in exchange for the payment of those fees. By enrolling, the student accepts that decisions made by the competent authorities may, directly or indirectly, render it necessary to carry out teaching, tutoring, work placements or assessment tests either in person or via distance learning.

The student accepts that they remain obliged to pay any such fees in full even if, for reasons beyond the control of the University, some of the educational activities included in the degree cannot be carried out as initially provided for in the course guides at the beginning of the academic year. If restrictions are part in place, the University will provide the student with a guarantee that the activity will be rescheduled when possible, taking into consideration the interests of the student and any other applicable academic criteria.

PAYMENT METHODS

Once you have formalised reservation of your place, the remaining amount can be paid in the following ways:

One-time payment

A one-off payment entitles you to a discount of 3% on tuition fees.

Payment by instalments

3 instalments per year.

Monthly payments

10 instalments with special 0% interest financing with CaixaBank. This also entitles students to a discount of 3% on tuition fees.

Other financing agreements

With Banco Santander, CaixaBank, BBVA and Banc Sabadell. This also entitles students to a discount of 3% on tuition fees.
 

CANCEL YOUR PLACE AFTER RESERVATION

Students have until 21 June to cancel their reserved place. This way, you can book your place now and be free to cancel if your circumstances change*
*Deadline for cancelling subject to changes in the official enrolment calendar

MORE INFORMATION

Postgraduate and Further University Studies
Bellesguard 30. 08022 Barcelona
Tel. +34 93 253 72 03
[email protected]

Calidad y normativa

OBJETIVOS

Adquirir una especialización en derecho marítimo, con las últimas actualizaciones legales y jurisprudenciales, así como de aquellos instrumentos internacionales aplicables al día a día de los aspectos jurídicos y del negocio del sector marítimo. Ofrecer una visión práctica y sólida de estos aspectos jurídicos y económicos bajo la perspectiva del derecho anglosajón.

Este máster pretende extender esos conocimientos especializados a casos prácticos que permitan a los estudiantes desarrollar su aplicación.

Ofrecer a los alumnos una formación en derecho de Inglaterra, ley bajo la cual se resuelven la gran mayoría de disputas marítimas internacionales.

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