
Our LLM in Global Criminal Law equips you to understand and apply criminal law – both substantive and procedural – in today's globalised world.
The programme addresses pressing forms of criminality, including organised, transnational, and international crime. What makes this programme unique is its two-fold focus:
This is more than a degree – it is a gateway to a meaningful international career in law, policy, or practice.
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.
The Global Criminal Law programme has a strong focus on the application of criminal law in a globalised and international context. The programme offers a unique insight into transnational criminality and you will benefit from the expertise of renowned academics as well as from specific training into research and presentation skills.
Our LLM in Global Criminal Law offers you not only substantive and procedural criminal law, but also international criminal law and criminal behaviour.
| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| Comparative Criminal Law (6 EC) | ||||
| Criminal Procedure and Human Rights (6 EC) | ||||
| Seminar Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters (6 EC) | ||||
| Cyber crime and Cybersecurity (6 EC) | ||||
| International Crimes and Gross Human Rights Violations (6 EC) | ||||
| Organised and Financial Crime (6 EC) | ||||
| Law in Practice (6 EC) | ||||
| Master's thesis (12 EC) | ||||
| International Criminal Tribunals and Courts (6 EC) | ||||
40 hours of class and self-study per week on average
All master students can go for a semester abroad, albeit extracurricularly.
| Specific requirements | More 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 |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Law | all |
Via a pre-master Additional requirements:
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 |
| Rechtsgeleerdheid | all |
Additional requirements Additional requirements:
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 programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements Additional requirements:
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 |
| International Relations and International Organization | University of Groningen |
Via a pre-master Additional requirements:
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 |
| International and European Law | University 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. |
This is a selective LLM. Please make sure to have uploaded all your documents before 1 May.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
| Specific requirements | More 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 |
This is a selective LLM. Please make sure to have uploaded all your documents before 1 May.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
| 01 May 2027 | 01 September 2027 |
The Faculty of Law conducts research in very many fields of law.