Program Overview
The Public International Law at University of Groningen is a LLM programme in Law 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 law. 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 Public International 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public International Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'International Human Rights Law\', \'International Institutional Law\', \'Advanced International Law\', \'Settlement of International Disputes\', \'UN Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement\', \'International Humanitarian Law\', \'International Law in Practice\', \'Refugee and Asylum Law\', "Master\'s thesis", \'International Trade and Development Law\', \'Investment and International Law\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Dutch students
grade average
- GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100
knowledge minimum
- basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law and elementary knowledge of European Law
language test
- TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23)
- IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5)
- CAE or CPE
previous education
- LLB or equivalent
reference letter
- 2 academic references should be provided
written request
- Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
International students
grade average
- GPA of 2.75/4, 3.5/5, 7/10, 70/100
knowledge minimum
- basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law and elementary knowledge of European Law
previous education
- LLB or equivalent
reference letter
- 2 academic references should be provided
written request
- Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Groningen 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 University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
