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Advanced European Union Law

This European law programme covers all the central aspects of European Union Law.

In addition, it also has special attention for the global context in which the EU operates, adding insight into the increasing links between internal and external EU policies.The programme is attractive for students from both EU and non-EU states with an interest in EU and international law, who wish to specialise in the way in which internal and external EU developments and competences interact. At the background of all courses there is the fact that European integration and European constitutional development do not happen in isolation and that the EU not only is affected by world events, but also has an impact on external markets and individuals.

Please visit Faculty of Law webpages for full information on the programme here.

This is a selective LLM. Please see Faculty of Law webpages for admission and selection requirements and application instructions .

Facts & Figures
Degree
LLM in Advanced European Union Law
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 EC)
Croho code
60688
Language of instruction
English
Start
September
Faculty
Law
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Why study this programme in Groningen?

The Advanced European Union Law programme covers all key aspects of European law, but also places them in the context of global developments and relations with non-EU states and other international organisations.

Please visit the webpages of our LLM programmes for full information on the programme.

Programme

The programme offers a broad spectrum of European law courses, from competition law to internal market law, European human rights law, European environmental law and institutional and constitutional EU law.

You can find the entire schedule of courses and the build-up of the programme on this page , including the description of all courses taught in the LLM Advanced European Union Law.
Semesters
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Advanced Topics in EU Institutional and Constitutional Law (6 EC)
Regulating the Internal Market (6 EC)
Seminar: Researching Current Challenges to the European Union (6 EC)
Advanced Competition Law and Market Regulation (6 EC)
EU External Relations Law (6 EC)
EU Environmental Law (6 EC)
Law in Practice (6 EC)
Master's thesis (12 EC)
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (6 EC, optional)
European Human Rights Law (6 EC, optional)

Study load

40 hours of class and self-study per week on average

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is optional

All master students can go for a semester abroad, albeit extracurricularly.

You can extend your programme by one semester and join one of our partners abroad.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

You can find the previous education requirements here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/

knowledge minimum

Basic knowledge of European law and elementary knowledge of public international law
language test

You can find the English language proficiency requirements, and situations where exemption may be considered, here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements

Transfer options

Transferring from...

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
Lawall

Via a pre-master

Additional requirements:
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:

If you have completed a Law degree at a University of Applied Science, this LLM is available to you after having completed a pre-LLM. You can find more information on this page: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/dutch-qualification-applicants

Rechtsgeleerdheidall

Additional requirements

Additional requirements:
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:

You will have to go through the admission and selection procedure and meet the requirements. You can find more information on these criteria and how to apply on this page: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/dutch-qualification-applicants

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
International and European LawUniversity of Groningen

Additional requirements

More information:

Make sure to apply in Studielink in time and then contact LLM rug.nl to confirm your application. You can find more information on https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/dutch-qualification-applicants.
International Relations and International OrganizationUniversity of Groningen

Via a pre-master

Additional requirements:
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:

If you have completed an International Relations and International Organisations degree at the University of Groningen, this LLM is available to you after having completed a pre-LLM. You can find more information on this page: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/applica

Liberal Arts and SciencesUniversity of Groningen

Additional requirements

Additional requirements:
  • additional subject
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:

If you have taken a special track within your UCG-programme, you might be allowed direct admission into this LLM. For more information about this track and what to do if you have not participated in this track, please check https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/applicatio

Registration procedure

In addition to meeting the admission and selection requirements , students need to upload the necessary documents to complete their application.


Selection procedure

This is a selective LLM. Please make sure to have uploaded all your documents before 1 May.

Please check the admission and selection requirements for this LLM before applying. This will allow you to have all necessary documentation available when applying and uploading your documents.

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202601 September 2026
01 May 202701 September 2027
EU/EEA students01 May 202601 September 2026
01 May 202701 September 2027
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202601 September 2026
01 May 202701 September 2027

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

You can find the previous education requirements here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/

knowledge minimum

Basic knowledge of European law and elementary knowledge of public international law
language test

You can find the English language proficiency requirements, and situations where exemption may be considered, here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements

Registration procedure

In addition to meeting the admission and selection requirements , students need to upload the necessary documents to complete their application.

Selection procedure

This is a selective LLM. Please make sure to have uploaded all your documents before 1 May.

Please check the admission and selection requirements for this LLM before applying. This will allow you to have all necessary documentation available when applying and uploading your documents.

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202601 September 2026
01 May 202701 September 2027
EU/EEA students01 May 202601 September 2026
01 May 202701 September 2027
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202601 September 2026
01 May 202701 September 2027

Tuition fees

NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2025-2026€ 2601full-time
non-EU/EEA2025-2026€ 21400full-time
EU/EEA2026-2027€ 2695full-time
non-EU/EEA2026-2027€ 22200full-time

Practical information for:

Dutch studentsInternational students

After your studies

Job prospects

The Faculty conducts an alumni survey regularly in which we check where the alumni of our programmes are currently working. If you are interested in the results, please check this page . It also gives you some information about the general job prospects of this LLM programme.

Research

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Master's WeekOude Boteringestraat 18More information
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Study associations

Nexus

Nexus Student Association Groningen is the student association (studievereniging) for the LLB programme in International and European Law and related master programmes.
These programmes mainly consist of international students and, therefore, Nexus is very internationally orientated. Besides organizing activities to integrate internationals into Dutch culture, such as a political debate with local parties in English, Nexus also aims to provide members with the chance to obtain a social network, participate in the organization of guest lectures or informal activities, attend debating trainings, trips and workshops, all in a multicultural environment.
https://www.nexusstudentassociation.com/

DSLA

DSLA (Decentralized Student Association) is a study association for students of the Technology Law track.
It is the Faculty's newest association but certainly has big ambitions! DSLA aims to connect students of the LLB International and European Law: Technology Law track with students of artificial intelligence, and computing science, therefore giving DSLA a truly cross-faculty element. DSLA is an internationally friendly association, and has a number of exciting tech-based events all year round including day excursions around the Netherlands, international trips, moot courts, and monthly socials for our members.
https://www.dslagroningen.org/
Student profile

Studying in the LLM Advanced European Union Law at the University of Groningen proved to be an enriching and inspiring experience. Before attending this LLM, I was a practicing lawyer in Greece, already holding an LLM. As I decided to pursue an LLM in EU law to further enhance my legal knowledge and career, the University of Groningen was the perfect choice for me.

That is for several reasons. First of all, this EU law LLM offers advanced courses on the core components of EU Law, such as EU Internal Market Law. Thus, when one graduates, they can be confident that they hold a high-quality and well-rounded knowledge of the basic aspects of EU Law. At the same time, this program offers the ability and freedom to specialize in your own area of interest. For example, as an EU Employment Law enthusiast, I decided to focus on that field. Therefore, not only did I write my thesis on that subject, but also, I wrote labour law papers in the context of other courses. Moreover, the study curriculum emphasizes that EU law does not work in a vacuum, and it highlights the interaction between EU law and both the national and international reality. Overall, the programme met my expectations and presented to me new aspects of law. ...

Antonia Maria Tzinevraki , Greece, LLM European Law in a Global Context (former name of the LLM Advanced European Union Law)

Antonia had even more to share, both about the programme and the city. Interested? Please continue reading here .

You can read more testimonials about our LLM programmes here .
Study support

To support you while studying, the Faculty ensures that the schedule is feasible, that mentors, lecturers, and the study advisers provide active study supervision, that exams are marked quickly and that lecturers and the study advisers are readily contactable.

The Faculty will offer a (compulsory) introduction session with all new students of the Faculty's English-taught programmes and induction sessions for you and your programme members. These are led by the study advisers.

The study advisers are available for all matters that might occur and will hinder your studying. These can be personal issues, unexpected circumstances, but also when you need some help in planning or time management. The study advisers will contact you every once in a while, but you are also more than welcome to join them during their office hours or to ask your question through email. If it looks like you will incur study delay, please contact the study adviser yourself. The study adviser can help you with your planning, and also advise you confidentially about study problems and/or personal problems.

If you are interested in making your social network at the start of your programme a bit bigger, the Faculty has a programme set up for this as well: the Buddy Network Law .

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