About this program
LLM European Law in a Global Context
This LLM program covers all the central aspects of European Union Law, but also has special attention for the global context in which the EU operates.
This unique LLM program also offers students a thorough understanding of European Law, but adds insight into the increasing links between internal and external EU policies.
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Admission requirements
Dutch diploma
Language test
- Native speakers of English may request exemption from providing proof of proficiency. Otherwise you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency:
- TOEFL: 100 (all sections need to be at least 21 the writing section needs to be at least 23)
- IELTS: 7 (all sections need to be at least 6.0 the writing section needs to be at least 6.5)
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English)
- Applicants who are taking/have completed an English-taught bachelor program at a Dutch research university may be exempt from taking an English proficiency test.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
- Competition Law, Market Regulation, and External Effects
- Internal Market Law and its External Effects
- Seminar Interactions between Legal Systems: Global, European, and Domestic
- EU External Relations Law
- EU InstiTuitional and ConstiTuitional Law
- EU Environmental Law in a Global Context
- Master's thesis
- European Human Rights Law
- The Law Economics of European Integration in a Global Context
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Tuition fees for EU/EEA Students: € 2,314 per year
- Tuition fees for Non-EU/EEA Students: € 17,800 per year
Qualification
Credits: 60 ECTS
Career paths
The program is designed to equip its graduates for work in major law firms, the Community InstiTuitions and as in-house lawyers. It is also suitable for those who are interested in the interaction between law and politics or for those who are looking for a career in policy-making or policy-influencing roles.
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University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 and it ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research-intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor, master...
Why study at University of Groningen
We're a Top 100 University
Study at one of the world’s leading universities. Learn from the best and take advantage of exciting research opportunities. Live in a vibrant city where over a quarter of the population are students. Whatever you’re seeking from your university experience, you’ll find it in Groningen. With over 45 world-class Bachelor’s programmes and 160 highly-ranked Master’s programmes, we have a field of study for you.
Our groundbreaking research
As a student, you will be actively involved in research at one of Europe’s top research institutions from the get-go. The University of Groningen carries out ground-breaking and socially-relevant research that builds bridges between disciplines and closes the gap between science and society.
400 years of reputation
The University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has built a reputation for excellence. Many talented people have passed through the university during its rich 400-year history, including Nobel Prize winners like Ben Feringa (Chemistry, 2016) and Frits Zernike (Physics, 1953). Some have been pioneers in their respective fields, such as the first female University student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Bank.
Vibrant Student Life
While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands – one in four people here is a student! That means there’s always something to do, with various art and music festivals, theatres, cinemas and performance venues catering to all tastes, whether you prefer to watch or want to join in. In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away.
Global Community
The University of Groningen attracts a large international community! Our Erasmus Student Network (ESN) conveniently facilitates all international students in Groningen and organizes over 150 activities a year. The University of Groningen has strong international connections which means that you can easily spend part of your degree studying abroad. The University also offers several unique international Master’s degree programmes in cooperation with other large European universities.
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