This LLM programme covers all the central aspects of European Union Law, but also has special attention for the global context in which the EU operates.
This unique LLM programme also offers students a thorough understanding of European Law, but adds insight into the increasing links between internal and external EU policies.
Official detailed information on the programme can be found here.
This is a selective LLM,
see Faculty pages
here
for further details.
The LLM European Law in a Global Context is registered under the LLM CROHO label European Economic Law (60688).
For current information about this programme, please visit here: https://bit.ly/37Y1QvV
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| Competition Law, Market Regulation, and External Effects (6 EC) | ||||
| Internal Market Law and its External Effects (6 EC) | ||||
| Seminar Interactions between Legal Systems: Global, European, and Domestic (6 EC) | ||||
| EU External Relations Law (6 EC) | ||||
| EU Institutional and Constitutional Law (6 EC) | ||||
| European Environmental Law in a Global Context (6 EC) | ||||
| Master's thesis (18 EC) | ||||
| European Human Rights Law (6 EC, optional) | ||||
| The Law & Economics of European Integration in a Global Context (6 EC, optional) | ||||
Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme. 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.
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
LLB or equivalent |
| knowledge minimum |
Basic knowledge in the field of European law plus elementary knowledge of public international 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
LLB or equivalent |
| knowledge minimum |
Basic knowledge in the field of European law plus elementary knowledge of public international 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
You can read more about career prospects for graduates here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/elgc/career-prospects
