Program Overview
The Law and Economics at Utrecht University is a Master 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 Law and Economics 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law and Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public law and economics: core issues and case study (compulsory)
- Corporate governance (compulsory)
- European competition law (compulsory)
- Economics of competition law and policy (compulsory)
- Research and thesis trajectory law and economics (compulsory)
- Regulation and supervision of markets
- Economic perspectives in regulation
- Public policy and competition (compulsory)
- Financial regulation
- Tax policy
- Mergers, acquisitions and restructuring
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- LLM Track: Knowledge/competence in the field of Principles of Microeconomics and a bachelor in Law; or a minor in Law (45 ECTS), including knowledge/competence in the field of European law.
- MSc Track: Knowledge/ competence in the field of European law and a bachelor degree in Economics or sufficient knowledge of economics including knowledge/competence in the fields of: Principles of Microeconomics, Mathematics, Industrial organization and Competition Policy, Corporate Finance, Econometrics.
- Knowledge of the field of economic public law is recommended, for instance by following the Economic Public Law course (or an equivalent course).
- For students who have not done a bachelor in Economics and who wish to do the LLM track, an extra economics course in the field of Law and Economics is recommended.
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht 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 Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
