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Business Law

Radboud University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree LLM
Duration 12 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Nijmegen, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Business Law at Radboud University is a LLM programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Business Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Notions of International and European LawThis is a course aimed to rapidly give all students, whatever their prior knowledge is at the start of the programme, an intricate understanding of European and international law.
  2. European Competition LawThis course will deepen your knowledge of the basic principles of European competition law and policy.
  3. European and Comparative Company LawThe course offers an introduction to European and comparative company law. Among the topics are: corporate restructuring and mobility, forming and financing a company, European business forms, corporate governance and employee involvement.
  4. Optional coursesStudents may choose a maximum of two of the following courses:NB. If students take three semi-optional courses, no extra optional course are needed.Autumn SemesterEuropean Immigration LawEuropean Legal HistoryInternational ArbitrationInternational and Comparative Copyright LawLaw and SocietyEuropean Public Procurement LawPrivate International LawSpring Semester
  5. European Immigration Law
  6. European Legal History
  7. International Arbitration
  8. International and Comparative Copyright Law
  9. Law and Society
  10. European Public Procurement Law
  11. Private International Law
  12. European Employment Law
  13. European Private Law
  14. International Individual Criminal Responsibility
  15. International and European Tax Law
  16. Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Master\'s programme in European Law
Admission for students with a Dutch university Bachelor’s diploma

A Bachelor’s degree in (European) Law and knowledge of the basic concepts of international or European Law (as established by the Examinations Board).
You admission should include a motivation letter in which you explainwhy you would like to enrol in the Master’s specialisation of your choice within the European Law programme. Also attach your resume with a photo and your grade list to this letter.

Admission requirements for international students
  • A completed Bachelor\'s degree in European Law or a related areain law and knowledge of the basic concepts of international or European Law (as established by the Examinations Board).
  • A proficiency in EnglishIn order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* without a Dutch Bachelor\'s degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:
    • A TOEFL score of >=87 (internet-based) with a minimum of 23 for writing
    • An IELTS score of >=6.5 average (test score of 6.5 overall with a 6.0 minimum for each test result: listening, reading, writing and speaking)
    • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher
  • Please note: with a language test score between an 80 to 87 (TOEFL) or a 6 to 6.5 (IELTS) an interview via Skype might be part of the selection procedure. It may also be demanded that you participate in an intensive summer course in academic English and academic writing before you can enter the programme.

  • Motivation letterPlease explain in your motivation letter why you would like to enrol in the Master’s specialisation of your choice within the European Law programme. Also attach your resume with a photo and your grade list to this letter.

  • Admission requirement for the specialisation in Insolvency Law

    The admission requirement for the specialisation in Insolvency Law are slightly different. Please see that Admission requirements Insolvency Law page for more information.

    For those who don’t meet the requirements

    Radboud University does not offer a pre-Master’s in European Law. If you wish to enter the Master’s programme in European Law, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree (from a research university) that meets the requirements. At Radboud University, we do offer a Bachelor’s programme in European Law School (in Dutch).

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Radboud University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Radboud University

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    Radboud University

    Nijmegen, Netherlands

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    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
    • Start Date Feb, 2027
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months