Pursue two LLMs simultaneously

(Image: In today's job market, having two LLMs is better than one)

LLM students/applicants at the University of Groningen are now able to pursue two LLMs simultaneously, resulting in graduation with two distinctive degrees instead of one. The duration of studies takes 1.5 years (at minimum) however this only applies to certain combinations. Other combinations will take 2 years in duration, or longer*. It is possible to pursue combination of two of the current LLM tracks:**

• Master of Laws in Energy and Climate Law
• Master of Laws in European Law in a Global Context
• Master of Laws in Global Criminal Law
• Master of Laws in International Commercial Law
• Master of Laws in International Human Rights Law ***
• Master of Laws in Health and Technology Law
• Master of Laws in Public International Law ***
• Master of Laws in Technology Law and Innovation

Combinations where completion could be done in 1.5 years*:

• Master of Laws in Global Criminal Law & International Human Rights Law
• Master of Laws in Public International Law & International Human Rights Law ***

About pursuing two LLMs simultaneously

Degrees awarded
Students are awarded a distinctive LLM for each of the respective programmes they complete; they will receive two separate LLM degrees***

Courses
The course structure of each LLM programme remains the same, except courses that overlap between the two programmes are counted toward the credits needed for each degree.

Master's thesis
Each student must complete a master's thesis for each of the respective LLM programmes, meaning they will have to write two theses in total.

Tuition fees
For EU/EEA students, tuition fees paid depend on how long it takes a student to complete both programmes**. Here you can find current EU/EEA student tuition fees.

For non-EU/EEA students, full fees must be paid for each LLM programme undertaken. Here you can find current non-EU/EEA students tuition fees.

Applying for admission
For students interested in pursuing two LLMs simultaneously, please contact the International Office for specific instructions on how to apply and how to best combine the two programmes. The process is different for those students who are current University of Groningen LLB students versus those who have pursued their bachelor level studies or LLB elsewhere. You can contact the International Office at llm rug.nl. The application deadline is the same as applying for a single LLM programme.

Do you have a question about an LLM programme? Contact the Faculty of Law directly through our information request form .

*The duration of studies can take longer depending on changes in courses or scheduling within LLMs, and depending on the number of overlapping courses between LLMs. The workload to complete two LLMs simultaneously is significant and interested students/applicants should contact our Study Advisors for advice on what to expect regarding workload if wanting to pursue this option.

** This option of study with fees only to be paid for duration of the combined programmes pursued is only available to EU/EEA students who have not pursued a masters level degree in the Netherlands prior. Applying to our programmes must be the first time you would be registered for masters studies in the Netherlands.

*** Please note that the International Human Rights Law and Public International Law tracks share the same CROHO code and hence award the same degree. Thus, combining these two LLM tracks results in a double specialization yet not the awarding of two distinct LLM degrees. This situation applies to the combination of other tracks that share the same CROHO code.