Yes, there is an online master's degree trustworthy, of academic excellence, and affordable.
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Discover a new approach to education that blends the strengths of traditional learning with the flexibility of online access and an international experience in Orlando, FL, all at an affordable cost.
Licensing in the USA and
Possibility of degree validation in Brazil
The master's in legal studies can be completed in a hybrid format with in-person sessions in Orlando, FL, or fully online. Upon graduation, students earn a U.S. master's degree: Master of Science in Legal Studies, awarded by Ambra University, which is licensed in the United States by the Florida Department of Education (License #CIE-4001).
Furthermore, there is the possibility of validation of Ambra's American master's degree in Brazil, for a diploma with “dual nationality”.
Find out about the many success stories of Ambra's master's degree validation in Brazil and other information on this topic by clicking on this link.
15 years of history
Ambra University was founded in 2010 and has impacted more than 1,300 students throughout its history, initially through undergraduate programs, followed by master’s programs launched in 2018, and, since 2025, doctoral programs.
Watch the historic moment when Ambra was granted University status by the Florida Department of Education in 2019.
Campus in Downtown Orlando
Ambra University has been physically located at the same address in downtown Orlando since its founding and undergoes an annual in-person inspection by the Florida Department of Education.
Our offices are located at Executive Suites at 37 North Orange Avenue Suite 500, and the headquarters offer dedicated office, conference rooms, lounge, kitchen, restrooms, and count with technical and administrative support to students. Check out the entrance of the building where Ambra is located.
Large in-person academic activities are conducted using Orlando’s hotel network.
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Some examples from over 100 testimonials and interviews with students and professors
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Marcus Magalhães (judge and master's graduate at Ambra)
“Professor Daniel and I had the pleasure of having our article cited in a precedent from the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) regarding an annulment action of an arbitral award.”
Euclides de Almeida Silva Filho (attorney) and Master's graduate at Ambra)
“The quality of the program is outstanding. The fact that it’s delivered online with such a high level of excellence truly surprised me, and it raised the course in my personal evaluation criteria.”
Karen Sturmmer (attorney and Master's graduate at Ambra).
Amanda Carniel (judge and master's student at Ambra).
“Ambra has a highly qualified faculty, a consistently supportive administrative team, and a valuable diversity among both students and professors, with outstanding professionals from various fields and regions.”
Fernando de Faveri (sheriff and Master's graduate at Ambra)
“From my very first interaction, they were always incredibly helpful, so I know there’s real support, and that’s essential. The curriculum stands out as a key differentiator, and the faculty truly makes all the difference.”
Juliane Ribeiro dos Santos Pelozin (attorney and master's student at Ambra)
30 days risk-free financially for those approved in the selection process
We want you to have peace of mind when trying whether Ambra is the right institution for what you are looking for.
At Ambra University, students approved into the application process have the first month of classes to get to know the program and the institution. If the student decides to cancel their enrollment during the first month of classes, they just need to send a request by email within the deadline and Ambra will refund all amounts paid for the enrollment.
PhD professors who will know you by name!
Professors who will know you by your name, will talk with you, will grade your assignments, and will interact with you in classes of 30 students.
At Ambra University, a professor is not just a celebrity who records online classes and doesn't even know who are the thousands of students who watched them.
Here, we don't work with tutors who you have no idea who they are or their qualifications, but only with the excellent professors listed below who give you individualized attention.
Modern curriculum, with the possibility of customization.
We understand that each professional has their own needs and interests and should not submit to off-the-shelf master's programs or those with ideological extremism.
Therefore, Ambra offers a flexible curriculum that can be adapted to your interests.
In an individual meeting with a member of the Ambra University educational team, we will find the courses that are most aligned with your personal and professional goals and connected with your professional journey.
We have over 30 different courses and we are confident that we will find a great path for your Master's degree level qualification in order to maximize your professional and academic development.
In practice, there are more than 370 possible curriculum combinations for a master's degree in Legal Studies.
The program comprises 10 curricular components of 4.5 credits each, totaling 45 credits. The recommended completion time is two and a half years.
In addition to the 10 curricular components, Ambra offers optional master's thesis project mentoring to help you get the most out of your master's research.
Suggested Concentrations
Below are suggestions on how to choose your 4 specialized courses.
You can choose to customize your choice of specialized courses in conjunction with the academic team of Ambra University, who will help you choose the best 4 courses for your professional and academic profile, according to your goals. This option is quite common for legal professionals in a wide range of areas.
A revolutionary teaching method featuring weekly live classes and in-person activities in Orlando.
An example of a master's thesis defense is by Euclides de Almeida Silva Filho (lawyer), a master's graduate from Ambra.
On-campus activities in Orlando
Hybrid program students participate in two one-week in-person sessions in Orlando, FL, designed to reinforce learning and provide an enriching international experience.
Online program students may choose to participate in optional in-person workshops held in Orlando.
See more information about the next event on this link.
See some highlights from previous editions
Ambra Conference 2024 Chat
Judge (TJ-PR Brazil) Andrei de Oliveira Rech - Master's student at Ambra University
Ambra Conference 2024 Chat
Fernando Meneguin, PhD, professor at Ambra University
Ambra Conference 2024 Chat
Edilberto Lima, PhD, professor at Ambra University and Instituto Rui Barbosa president – bienniums 2022/2023 and 2024/2025.
Ambra Conference 2024 Chat
Hamidy Kassmas, attorney and Master's student at Ambra University
A master's degree that fits into your routine
Ambra offers affordable tuition fees compared to other master's programs of excellence that provide supervision by quality professors, live classes in groups of 30 students, and the production of a master's thesis.
And remember, Ambra offers 30 days without financial risk for those approved in the application process! If you withdraw during the first month, Ambra will refund the admission fees.
Click on the “I’m interested” button below to contact us about next class prices, installments, and financing opportunities.
Graduates of the program earn the American degree of Master of Science in Legal Studies awarded by Ambra University.
Click any “I’m interested” button on this page and complete the form. Alternatively, you may contact us by phone, WhatsApp, or email using the contact details provided in the footer of this page.
Ambra offers courses in multiple languages: entirely in English, entirely in Portuguese, or in hybrid formats where assessments can be completed in either language.
You must be able to understand texts in English. Throughout the program, you will be required to read materials in English, and you should find a direct or indirect way to comprehend written content in the language.
Although optional, you should be able to communicate in English if you wish to actively participate in live classes conducted in English by American professors.
Any completed program at the bachelor's level.
If your bachelor's degree was issued in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, or England, an equivalency evaluation is generally not required by most academic institutions (subject to Ambra’s review of your documentation). For degrees from other countries, you must obtain a credential equivalency report for a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an agency that is a member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services – NACES. To do so, you should contact the selected agency directly to inquire about the procedures and fees for evaluating your documentation.
No. Ambra does not accept credit transfers for master's programs.
No. Although credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution, students in this program should not expect to begin their master's studies at Ambra with the intention of completing them at another institution.
The average time commitment required is 15 hours per week over the course of 40 weeks per year.
The program can be completed in a hybrid format with in-person sessions in Orlando, FL, or entirely online.
No. It refers to a program delivered online using the CAP Method®, in which each student receives individualized support from a highly qualified professor through a coaching-like process. This approach incorporates formative assessment and deliberate practice to help each student achieve the specific goals set for each course, as well as the overall objectives of their chosen program.
Yes. The production of a master's thesis is a required component for completing the program, along with other academic requirements. The thesis must undergo a qualification process and be defended publicly before a final evaluation committee. Each master's candidate receives individualized guidance from an advisor throughout the dissertation development process.
Yes.
All students have the opportunity to write and publish articles in collaboration with faculty throughout the master's program.
No. Applicants are not required to contact faculty during the admissions process. Selection is carried out by a designated committee, and each student will have a specific point during the program to meet and choose their master's advisor.
No, knowing or having previously studied with one of the professors does not give you any advantage in the admissions process. Selection is based on the information and insights gathered throughout the admissions process by a designated committee, not by the faculty as a whole.
You will need to submit scanned copies of the following documents:
– Official photo identification document (e.g., passport, national ID, or driver’s license).
– Front and back of your bachelor’s degree diploma.
– Official academic transcript from your bachelor’s program (with the issuing institution’s signature and/or stamp).
– Proof of address.
- Resume (PDF or MS Word).
- Admission Essay - template provided by Ambra.
Scanned documents must follow the specified standards on this link.
Please contact us to receive the admissions notice for the upcoming cohort, which contains further details.
It is a document to be written by the applicant and evaluated as part of the admissions process. The admission essay must follow specific guidelines and address questions that connect the applicant’s educational background, professional experience, and future projects with the pursuit of the doctorate at Ambra. Once registered, the applicant will receive instructions on how to submit the document after paying the application fee.
Yes. As long as you have successfully completed at least one course, you may request a temporary withdrawal. The maximum duration allowed for this withdrawal is up to 9 consecutive months.
The maximum time allowed to complete the program is 3 years and 6 months from the date of enrollment, including any interruptions or temporary withdrawals.
Payments can be made using a U.S.-issued credit card, an internationally enabled credit card, or by sending funds to the United States. Transfers can be completed via bank transfer or boleto (a Brazilian payment method).
Ambra offers a limited number of partial scholarships and financed installment plans for applicants in need of financial assistance. Requests for financial aid are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, depending on each applicant’s level of need and the program they are applying for. Applications are processed in the order they are received, until the available scholarship funds are exhausted. For more information, please get in touch directly.
Yes, we offer the option to enroll as a non-degree master's student in select individual courses.
Yes, among our master’s students and graduates, there are several cases of individuals who have gone on to teach at various educational institutions.
No. Studying in Portuguese is simply an alternative to studying in English, it does not mean the program or institution is Brazilian.
Ambra University is an American institution based in Orlando, Florida, and is licensed by the Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) under registration CIE#4001.
Ambra University is headquartered exclusively in Orlando, Florida (USA), and is licensed by the Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) under registration number CIE-4001. You can learn more about how university licensing works in Florida.
The English term equivalent to the Portuguese term "credenciamento" in the context of a higher education institution is “license.” Licensing for private institutions based in Florida is issued by the Commission for Independent Education – Florida Department of Education. Ambra’s license number is CIE-4001 with the FL-DOE. You can learn more about university licensing and accreditation in Florida.
The Florida Department of Education (FL-DOE) provides the following link to view the list of approved programs offered by Ambra University: FL-DOE Ambra Program List.
To join Ambra’s faculty, candidates must go through the faculty selection process.
No. Ambra has not yet applied for accreditation.
No. Accreditation in the United States is optional and carried out by independent private associations. Licensing, which is conducted by the government, is the only legal requirement for issuing American degrees.
Accreditation is a voluntary but very important step for a university. It serves as a quality assurance process conducted by an external, independent, non-governmental association composed of other educational institutions. Accreditation enhances the institution’s prestige within the United States, facilitates credit transfer and degree recognition among schools accredited by the same association, and enables access to U.S. federal student financial aid programs (Title IV).
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