Bachelor 2025/2026

International Arbitration

Type: Elective course (Law)

Delivered by: School of International Law

When: 4 year, 1, 2 module

Open to: students of one campus

Instructors: Vladimir Kostsov

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course on International Arbitration is focused on the study of key concepts of international arbitration as a mechanism for resolving international disputes, alternative to state court litigation and permanent international courts. The course is focused on the analysis of the most vital cases in the field of international arbitration and assumes active discussions of the case law by the students. As a result, students get an in-depth understanding of the basic principles of international arbitration, such as Kompetenz-Kompetenz, arbitrability, impartiality and independence of arbitrators, etc., as well as develop their advocacy skills. The course is conducted in English and will be useful for foreign and Russian students seeking to deepen their knowledge of international arbitration and the operation of the global dispute resolution system.