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International Commercial Law

Increasing globalisation and regional integration creates the need for good knowledge of international commercial law.

This knowledge is especially important if you wish to enter a career in the field of international private law and when you are planning of becoming a lawyer working in internationally operating private firms or law firms. The one-year LLM programme in International Commercial Law covers specialisation in (international) commercial law, especially with regard to contracts and subjects of contracts, as well as the solving of (commercial) disputes when needed plus private international law aspects, including cross-border commercial transactions.

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 International Commercial Law
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 EC)
Croho code
60603
Language of instruction
English
Start
September
Faculty
Law
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Why study this programme in Groningen?

The LLM programme in International Commercial Law has a focus on specialisation in (international) commercial law, especially with regard to contracts and subjects of contracts, as well as the solving of cross-border (commercial) disputes when needed.

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

Programme

The programme offers all parts of private law: contracts, tort and property law, but also private international law and international commercial dispute resolution.

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 International Commercial Law.
Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
Comparative Property Law (6 EC)
International Contracts Law (6 EC)
Seminar Contracts Law: contract drafting (6 EC)
Comparative Private International Law (6 EC)
International Commercial Dispute Settlement Law (6 EC)
Comparative Tort Law (6 EC)
Law in Practice (6 EC)
Master's thesis (12 EC)
Cross-border Commercial Transactions (6 EC)

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 . For more information, please check this page .

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

Elementary knowledge of European law and public international law, basic knowledge of private law

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

Elementary knowledge of European law and public international law, basic knowledge of private 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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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

I chose the International Commercial Law LLM programme not only because of the excellent reputation and institutional ranking that the University of Groningen has, but also because the specialisation which is offered by the Faculty really matched with my future goal to be an international lawyer specialised in international contracts and commercial dispute settlement.

My educational experience here is indeed enjoyable and has been beyond my expectations. I learn by doing and practicing, and not only by studying theory, which is important. The lecturers are experts in their fields and in several classes, I even have lectures from practicing lawyers, offering the opportunity to discuss contemporary legal issues related to our subjects. Besides the courses, there are also many cool social events offered to all LLM students thanks to the International Office. This is another aspect that I love about studying here. ...

Rachel Sentani, Indonesia, LLM International Commercial 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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