“Imagine all the people, Sharing all the world... You may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one…” (John Lennon). International law is not a dream nor for dreamers.
The programme is designed to provide an optimal mix to ensure the realization of our goals in the field of knowledge dissemination and the training of academic, legal and practical skills. Within these parameters the programme offers some flexibility in the range of courses that can be chosen. The master's thesis allows you to spend considerable time to study a topic of your choice under the supervision of an experienced staff member.
Official detailed information on the programme can be found here.
This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages here for further details.
The LLM Public International Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label Public International Law (60856). This is a Top Rated Programme in the Netherlands.
The basic approach of the programme is that students learn most from being actively engaged in working on international law topics. Lectures are useful form of teaching, but much of the work will be done through practical investigation of relevant issues in international law and critical interaction between lecturers and students and among students. The programme is suitable for recent law graduates as well as for young professionals working in private practice or in the public sector.
Students will have to participate in five compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme plus one optional compulsory course. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.
Semesters | ||||
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CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
International Human Rights Law (6 EC) | ||||
International Institutional Law (6 EC) | ||||
Seminar International Law in the 21st Century (6 EC) | ||||
Advanced International Law (6 EC) | ||||
UN Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement (6 EC) | ||||
International Environmental Law (6 EC, optional) | ||||
International Humanitarian Law (6 EC, optional) | ||||
Refugee and Asylum Law (6 EC, optional) | ||||
International Law in Practice (6 EC) | ||||
Master's Thesis (12 EC) | ||||
Settlement of International Disputes (6 EC) |
Students will have to participate in five compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme plus one optional compulsory course. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.
More information about studying abroad within this programme can be found on www.rug.nl/law/lep.
Study programme | Organization | Transition |
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International and European Law | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
LLB or equivalent |
knowledge minimum |
basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law and elementary knowledge of European Law |
grade average |
On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale). |
language test |
For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
reference letter |
For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
(motivation-) letter |
For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
other admission requirements |
Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages for further details: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
Specific requirements | More information |
---|---|
previous education |
LLB or equivalent |
knowledge minimum |
basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law and elementary knowledge of European Law |
grade average |
On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale). |
language test |
For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
reference letter |
For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
(motivation-) letter |
For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
other admission requirements |
Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM |
This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages for further details: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 | |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 | |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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EU/EEA | 2024-2025 | € 2530 | full-time |
non-EU/EEA | 2024-2025 | € 20800 | full-time |
Practical information for:
You can read more about career prospects for graduates here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/pil/career-prospects
The faculty's research is carried out under the umbrella of the Groningen Centre for Law and Governance, in which all departments of the faculty are participating. Wherever possible teachers will use and involve this research in the courses that are being taught.
Read morePublic International Law
It's challenging to learn how to analyse and critically assess various aspects of international law, from interpretation of treaties to the intricate development of public international law in the international community and it is quite mind-blowing. And if I have to do it all over again, I would love to.
My name is Ketrin Triwidiastuty. I'm from Indonesia. It's a fact that the Netherlands is one of the best places to study international law. I have always dreamt of taking my master degree in the Netherlands. After careful consideration and taking advices from my friends, I decided to apply for the LLM programme in International Law and the Law of International Organization of the University of Groningen and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. From the various courses offered, the very helpful faculty staff and the lecturers, I enjoyed every moment I spent here. Not only that, for someone who grew up in a big city like Jakarta, I love the city of Groningen, it is not crowded but very lively. The people of Groningen are very friendly, even to foreigners like me.
Of course I did not come here for sight-seeing, although my photography skills have improved greatly ever since I came here. I have to study hard for my classes because the lecturers here expect great things from us, in a good way of course. It's challenging to learn how to analyse and critically assess various aspects of international law, from interpretation of treaties to the intricate development of public international law in the international community and it is quite mind-blowing. And if I have to do it all over again, I would love to.
I can say that I never really had a bad experience during my stay. Sometimes I got homesick but I made a lot of friends from various countries that have made me feel at home. In a way, Groningen is also home to me now. Studying at the University of Groningen has been a great adventure for me; the kind of adventure that I won't trade for anything in this world. I only have one thing to say to prospective students: Come to the University of Groningen, have your own adventure of a lifetime!
If you come across questions with regard to your programme, study progress, your way of studying, personal circumstances, etc., you can go to the International Office for guidance. All discussed in these conversations is treated confidentially.