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- LL.M. in International and European Law
- LL.M. in International and European Law: Business Law
- LL.M. in International and European Law: European Law and Global Affairs
- LL.M. in International and European Law: Human Rights and Migration
- LL.M. in International and European Law: International and European Law Advanced
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The Program
The LL.M. International and European Law of Radboud University is designed to offer an in-depth education in European Union and international law. The Master's programme in International and European Law at Radboud University is unique in that it not only provides a thorough understanding of European law in general, but also offers further specialization. The LL.M has 4 specialisations:
1. International and European Law Advanced
2. Human Rights and Migration
3. Business Law
4. European Law and Global Affairs
Specialisation 1 - International and European Law Advanced, 60 EC, 1 year
Within the specialisation International and European Advanced Law, you will be given the opportunity to acquire an advanced understanding of the core issues of EU and International law. The specialisation offers a general approach with an emphasis on the concepts of International and European Union law. There is considerable freedom to focus on the subjects that you find relevant for your future career. By participating in the Law Moot Court students can practice their legal skills at a high level.
The LL.M. International and European Law Advanced is available as a one year degree, and is structured as follows:
Compulsory courses:
Advanced Notions of International and European Law 7 EC
EU External Relations Law 7 EC
Public International Law Advanced 7 EC
Semi-optional courses (at least one course is compulsory):
European Competition Law 7 EC
European Internal Market Law 7 EC
Judicial Protection in the EU 7 EC
International and Comparative Copyright Law 7 EC
European Law Moot Court Competiton7 EC OR
International Moot Court Competition 7 EC
Optional courses
European Commercial Law 7 EC
European Employment Law 7 EC
European Financial Law 7 EC
European Immigration Law 7 EC
European Insolvency Law 7 EC
European Public Procurement Law 7 EC
Accountability for Human Rights Violations 7 EC
International Arbitration 7 EC
Key concepts in the Philosophy of Law 7 EC
Law and Society 7 EC
Master's thesis 18 EC
Starting dates:
September and February
Career prospects:
The specialisation offers you a broad perspective on European Union and international law, and is therefore most suited to students interested to take up positions in research, consultancy or diplomacy. At the same time, graduates are also well-qualified for work in the practise of law, counselling and advocacy.
Specialisation 2 - Human Rights and Migration, 60 EC, 1 year
A unique feature of the specialisation Human Rights and Migration is that it combines human rights and immigration law courses, two areas that are among the most important in the European Union today. LL.M. students benefit from the outstanding knowledge and experience of the Centre for Migration Law, which focuses on issues related to migration and minority protection. The LL.M. is available as a one year degree, and is structured as follows:
Compulsory courses:
Advanced Notions of International and European Law 7 EC
European Immigration Law 7 EC
Protection of Human Rights in International Law 7 EC
Semi-optional courses:
European and Comparative Refugee Law 7 EC
EU External Relations Law 7 EC
European Law Moot Court Competition 7 EC OR
International Moot Court Competition 7 EC
Judicial Protection in the EU 7 EC
Public International Law Advanced 7 EC
Optional courses:
Comparative Constitutional Law 7 EC
European Employment Law 7 EC
European Internal Market Law 7 EC
International Arbitration 7 EC
Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Law 7 EC
Law and Society 7 EC
International and European Environmental and Sustainability Law 7 EC
Digital Dispute Resolution 7 EC
Master's thesis 18 EC
Starting dates:
September and February
Career Prospects:
Graduates of Human Rights and Migration are well-qualified to take up positions in law, lobbying or consulting firms anywhere in the world. As the name of the Master's implies, your area of expertise will be in the legal field of human rights and migration, and specifically where it applies to citizens dealing with the European Union
Specialisation 3 - Business Law, 60 EC, 1 year
This specialisation offers students the chance to become experts in the area of International and European business law. They benefit from the knowledge of the renowned Business and Law Research Centre. This centre combines academic excellence with the practical expertise of major companies and law firms. The centre has been accredited by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). The LL.M. Business Law is available as a one year degree, and is structured as follows:
Compulsory courses:
Advanced Notions of International and European Law 7 EC
If students seek guidance which courses to choose, the following three packages are suggested. By choosing these courses an optimised and worldwide recognised study programme will be created with a particular focus on competition, company or commercial law.
1. European Competition Law
European Competition Law (semester 1)
European Commercial Law (semester 2)
European Internal Market Law (semester 2)
European Public Procurement Law (semester 2)
Private International Law (semester 1)
2. European Commercial law
European Competition Law (semester 1)
European Commercial Law (semester 2)
European Internal Market Law (semester 2)
Private International Law (semester 1)
International Arbitration (semester 1)
3. International Dispute Resolution
Digital Dispute Resolution (semester 2)
International Arbitration (semester 1)
Private International Law (semester 1)
European Commercial Law (semester 2)
European Insolvency Law (semester 2)
All courses are 7 EC. You also have to write a Master's thesis of 18 EC.
Starting dates:
September and February
Career Prospects:
This Master's specialisation is primarily designed for students who wish to pursue an international legal career in the area of corporate law. It offers a thorough and broad education in company law that includes competition law, commercial law, labour law and insolvency law.
Specialisation 4 - European Law and Global Affairs, 60 EC, 1 year
This specialisation offers a unique multidisciplinary programme combining the study of European law and political science. It focuses on the main challenges facing the EU in the 21st century, and looks at the various legal rules and policy options that may be developed in response.
The programme European Law and Global Affairs has been specifically designed for students that want to extend their knowledge of European Law, but are also interested in studying the international relations of the European Union from other academic perspectives. The specialisation enables you to develop a broad perspective on the role of the EU on the global scene.
The programme structure is as follows:
Advanced Notions of International and European Law 7 EC
EU External Relations Law 7 EC
Public International Law Advanced 7 EC
International Security 7 EC
Comparative Constitutional Law 7 EC
Global Governance 7 EC
Master's Thesis 18 EC
Career prospects:
Graduates find jobs in international relations, politics, at governments, the European Union and (law) companies.
If you have any questions or would like to receive more information, please contact us!
Mrs. Loes Spiertz MSc,
Admission officer
Faculty of Law
Radboud University
The Netherlands
E: internationaloffice@jur.ru.nl
I: www.ru.nl/masters/law
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The University
Faculty of Law, Grotius building
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. It is a place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus, in modern buildings with state-of-the-art facilities.
The strength of the University lies in its personal and social approach. Students are not a number at Radboud University and professors and lecturers are open for questions and discussions. The campus is a close-knit community where academics from different faculties often work together in cross-disciplinary teams. All students receive individual guidance from researchers and their studies are directly integrated with the work done at the University's 17 research institutes. This offers unique opportunities to undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates and doctoral candidates alike.
All faculties are located at one campus, so it makes traveling easy. The campus also hosts several libraries, a food court, canteens, a pub, a supermarket and the biggest campus' sports center of the Netherlands. Students can practice unlimited sports for only 15 EUR per month.
The Law School
The Faculty of Law at Radboud University has a truly international orientation and is part of a large network that includes more than sixty universities in Europe, the United States, Asia and Australia. All staff and students speak English. About twenty years ago, the Faculty of Law was the first in the Netherlands to start a European Law programme. During the past decades the Faculty has built an international reputation in the field of European (competition) law, immigration law and private law.
The International and European Law programme is entirely taught in English. A student of this LL.M programme benefits from the extensive experience and expertise of our academic staff. The approach to teaching is small-scale, personal, and interactive. Master's students have close contact with both lecturers and fellow students, as classes are deliberately kept small. Students from all over the world study the LL.M International and European Law. Also, the Faculty of Law at Radboud University is rated number one in the Netherlands for student satisfaction.
The Faculty
The new Grotius building (Photographer: Henk Braam)
Traditionally amongst the smaller in The Netherlands, the Faculty of Law has a long standing reputation for quality; in research, in teaching, and in organisation.
Especially for foreign students this offers the possibility of easy contacts with teachers and other students. Nijmegen University has taken advantage of those benefits in organising programmes both at undergraduate and postgraduate level over the years. The Erasmus programme has hosted hundreds of undergraduate students over the last years.
The Faculty of Law is situated in a new building: The Grotius building. This building offers a varied and modern study and resource center with a significant number of work group rooms and meeting places, spaces for relaxation such as an espresso bar and a restaurant, two smaller lecture rooms and a large 480-seat lecture hall. Furthermore, the Grotius building has two moot courtrooms, a teaching space with video conferencing and the Netherlands' largest Law Library. The Law Library occupies three floors, including study spaces, PC workstations and lounge areas where collaborative work and meetings can be conducted.
Alumni
The Law Faculty of Radboud University would like to keep in contact with her alumni. Yearly an international career event is organised where alumni inform international students about finding a job after their LL.M. studies.
Entry Requirements
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· An undergraduate, Bachelor's or Master's degree in law (or equivalent) and knowledge of the basic concepts of international or European Law (as established by the Examinations Board).
· A proficiency in English
In order to take part in this programme, you need to have an adequate knowledge of English. Non-native speakers of English** need to proof their proficiency by one of the following tests:
A TOEFL score with a minimum score of 90 overall (internet-based, with a minimum of 22 for writing) or 575 (paper-based). The institutional TOEFL code for Radboud University is 3387; or
An IELTS score with a minimum of 6.5 overall (with a minimum score of 6.0 minimum for the components listening, reading and speaking and a 6.5 minimum for writing); or
A Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with a grade of C or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a grade of C or higher.
**Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are a citizen of Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa, or if they have obtained an LL.B Bachelor's programme in Law in one of the countries mentioned above. Students who obtained an LL.B. from a Dutch research university are also exempted.
Application Procedure
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You can apply online via twww.studielink.nl. You have to create an account and then upload your documents via the application Osiris.
You will have to upload the following items:
- Legally certified translations of your diplomas and transcripts by an officially recognized translator
- Reference letters in case you apply for a Scholarship
- A copy of IELTS, TOEFL or CAE/CPE certificate
The preliminary admission decision will be based on the information provided in the application form. If the information is incomplete, we reserve the right to reject an application.
Please note: IELTS and TOEFL results are valid for two years after the test date, and the results must be valid on the date of enrolment. C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency results are valid for five years.
The TOEFL Home Edition and IELTS (Academic) Online cannot be accepted.
Students may be exempted from providing evidence of English proficiency, if:
-They have obtained a Bachelor's degree from a research university in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America.
This is to be assessed and decided upon by the Examination Board.
Tuition and Fees
Law Library, Radboud University
Please see this website:
https://www.ru.nl/en/education/masters/european-law-and-global-affairs/tuition ;
Financial Aid
Radboud Scholarship Programme
The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a very selective scholarship programme. It offers talented, highly motivated, non-EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship for a complete English-taught Radboud University Master’s programme.
Scope of the programme
A Radboud Scholarship will reduce your tuition fee to €2.530,-. For example: a grant holder in 2024/2025 will pay a tuition fee of only €2.530,- instead of €17,000. The scholarship also covers costs for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance for your stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance). The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered by the scholarship.
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their Master’s degree in the Netherlands. The scholarship gives excellent students the opportunity to study at Radboud University. This NL Scholarship (NLS) is co-financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and Radboud University.
Scope of the programme
The scholarship amounts to €5,000. The grant is awarded for 1 year and can only be received once. You will receive this in the first year of your study programme. Please note that this is not a full scholarship. The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered by the scholarship. You can apply for both the RSP as well as the NL scholarship.
Location
Park in the city center of Nijmegen
The University campus is situated very near to the city center. You can reach the University by a shuttle bus which runs every 10 minutes from the Central Station- within less than 10 minutes. By bike, you will reach Radboud University within 15 minutes from the city center. All Faculties are located at one campus, which means students can reach all Radboud University's facilities (the diverse libraries, restaurants, book shop, campus pub and the sports center) by foot.
Accommodation
Orientation Days
Non- EEA students who apply before 1 March (1 October for start in February) are mostly offered accommodation as well as help in getting a visa or residence permit.
EEA-students must apply before 1 May (1 December for start in February) for accommodation during their stay at Radboud University.
Applications after these dates will be considered.
Student Life
Nijmegen is a true university city with lots of restaurants, bars, shops, cinemas, clubs and cafés. The city is the oldest city in the Netherlands, dating back to Roman times. Today, it has almost 165,000 inhabitants, 30,000 of whom are students. This gives the city a laid-back atmosphere. Students appreciate the attractive, green surroundings and the many opportunities that the city offers for relaxation and entertainment. It is a safe, friendly place to live and study. Also, the prices in Nijmegen (both for housing and leisure) are more affordable than in, for instance, Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
Nijmegen is easily accessible from all parts of the Netherlands, Amsterdam can be reached within an hour and a half. Also, thanks to good public transport connections, cities such as Berlin, Brussels and Paris are only a few hours away. You can reach Germany by bus within 20 minutes from Nijmegen Central Station.
The Nijmegen Law Faculty organises informal get-togethers for her international students; such as Starting of the Year Welcome drinks, Santa Claus Celebration, Easter Celebration and an Ending of the Year party. Also, the International Student Network (ISN), organises study related and leisure activities throughout the year.
Radboud University has the largest Student Sports Center of all the Universities in the Netherlands. For less than 15 EUR a month, you can practice almost every sport you like. From hockey to fitness to tennis to football. There are even two climbing walls!
Programs at Radboud
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- Tuition based at EU / EEA rate. Tuition for non-EU / EEA students is 16 000 EUR.
- Tuition based at EU / EEA rate. Tuition for non-EU / EEA students is 16 000 EUR.
- Tuition based at EU / EEA rate. Tuition for non-EU / EEA students is 16 000 EUR.
- Tuition based at EU / EEA rate. Tuition for non-EU / EEA students is 16 000 EUR.
- Tuition based at EU / EEA rate. Tuition for non-EU / EEA students is 16 000 EUR.
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