Admission requirements and procedure

Procedure for students with a Dutch master diploma:

Apply for the research master's programme by sending the documents below to the Graduate School of Law (GGSL): ggsl rug.nl.

curriculum vitae;

an overview of all study results obtained so far, including failed examinations;

a letter of motivation for doing this programme, based on one's expectations, interests and ambitions;

written results of previous research, such as papers, theses, scientific articles

and other documents that, in the opinion of the prospective student, may contribute to a good picture of suitability to follow this programme.

The Admissions and Selection Committee for the Research Master's programme will, based on the above documents, determine eligibility for admission to the programme. All applicants will receive a written assignment asking them to give a brief reasoned opinion on a piece recently published in a newspaper or magazine. This written assignment supports the submitted documents demonstrating aptitude and talent for the programme.

Step 1: Studielink

You can apply until the first of April for the Research Master programme through Studielink. Please follow the instructions carefully. Studielink is the central registration platform for higher education in the Netherlands

• Go to www.rug.studielink.nl and log in;
• select ‘master Legal Research’.

Step 2: Provide information

> students from a non-Dutch University: you will receive an email from Admissions office. Please follow the procedure as specified in that email.
> students from a Dutch University: please have a look at the Dutch website for the application procedure how to upload the documents requested.

Applicants with non-Dutch qualifications

Please note that for the 2024-2025 admissions round, all applicants with non-Dutch qualifications will have to pay an application fee of €100. More specific details about the application fee can be found here. Application files/documents will only begin being reviewed after the application fee has been received.

If applicants do not receive any notifications, or have questions about your application, please contact the Admissions Office through this form, as something might have gone wrong.

As the procedure is a little bit complicated because of our obligation to use Studielink, you can find instructions and more information on the exact application procedure here. You can also find a PDF application guide here.

Step 3: Selection Procedure

Part of admission is a written assignment. You will receive this via mail from the Graduate School of Law after the first selection. You have one week to turn in your assignment after it is sent.

The Admissions Board will consider whether you are qualified to be admitted to the Research Master’s programme. A personal (online) interview to provide additional information about your motives and aspirations to enter the programme could be part of the procedure.

Step 4: Admission

We endeavour to send the decision of the Admissions Board within six weeks after your application is complete. There are three possibilities: accepted, conditionally accepted or rejected.

Questions?

For questions on your admission, please contact the Admissions Office through this form.
For questions on the selection procedure, please send an email to: ggsl rug.nl.

For information on the Admission procedure, please check

Dutch students: www.rug.nl/(...)erlandse-studenten/
International students: www.rug.nl/(...)ernational-students/