Overview

Within these parameters the Public International Law programme at University of Groningen offers some flexibility in the range of courses that can be chosen. The master's thesis allows you to spend considerable time to study a topic of your choice under the supervision of an experienced staff member.

Key Features

Students will have to participate in five compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme plus one optional compulsory course.

Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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7

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Law Public Law View 46 other Masters in International Law in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).

basic knowledge of public international law, on a similar level as the course Public International Law and elementary knowledge of European Law.

LLB or equivalent.

Candidates must provide one letter of reference from an academic referee who has detailed knowledge of their academic records.

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.

Curriculum vitae.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21400 EUR / year

≈ 21400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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