LLM programmes 2026/27
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our Master of Laws programmes at the Faculty of Law. Our LLM programmes are taught at a Faculty and University with an over 400 year long standing tradition of legal education and academic excellence, and are rated Top 10 worldwide in the field.
Our law programmes are unique, offering students the chance to further specialise their knowledge of law in an international context. Students can also pursue two LLMs simultaneously if wanting to specialise in multiple areas while in Groningen, and we offer online web classes for several of our programmes for those interested to sample the programme content.
In the sections below you will find our current available programmes.
One-year Master of Laws (LLM) programmes
We offer the following one-year LLM programmes (60 ECTS):
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Energy and Climate Law (Top Rated LLM)
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Public International Law (Top Rated LLM)
All programmes are full-time programmes and are taught in person in Groningen. The language of instruction and examinations in these programmes is English.
If you are seeking a Dutch-taught LLM, you can see our list of available programmes here.
Two-year Research Master of Laws (LLM) programme
We offer the following two-year research master (LLM) programme (120 ECTS):
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Research Master Legal Research
This Research Master programme is a full-time programme and is taught in person in Groningen. The language of instruction and examinations in this programme is English. If preferred, a Dutch-taught track of the Research Master is also available.
Questions?
Prospective students
If you are interested in pursuing an LLB, pre-LLM or LLM at the Faculty of Law, you can fill out our information request form.
Applicants
If you have questions about your application, depending on what type of degree you have, you can contact:
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Degree
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Contact
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non-Dutch degree
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Admissions Office using this form
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Dutch degree
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Faculty of Law through LLM rug.nl
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Current students
You can contact the Faculty's Study Advisers via LLM rug.nl if you have questions about your current programme of admissibility to other Faculty of Law degree programmes.
We invite you to apply to our programmes and become a part of our Faculty community in preparing for your future international career in legal work environments, research, or practice.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all information, there may be unintended errors and changes or deletions without notice. The matters covered by these webpages are subject to change from time to time both before and after your admission.