Program Overview

Law: International Migration and Refugee Law

Overview

The Master’s track International Migration and Refugee Law (IMRL) addresses pressing challenges by examining the interplay between international, European, and national law. This one-year, full-time Master’s programme is unique because it:

• Is taught by leading international experts from a multidisciplinary perspective, encouraging engagement not only with the legal but also with the political, social, and philosophical dimensions of migration.
• Provides practical experience and hands-on legal training through moot courts, internships, and the Migration Law Clinic.
• Offers a diverse and motivated international student community, together with a supportive learning environment in small, interactive classes where students work closely with academics and peers.

Programme Details

• Duration: 1 year
• Study Type: Full-time
• Language: English

Programme Content

The programme explores the legal dimensions of migration with both academic depth and societal relevance. It covers topics such as:

• International and European migration law
• Human rights and domestic law intersection
• Asylum law
• Labour migration
• Family migration

Connected to the Amsterdam Centre for Migration and Refugee Law

This Master’s programme is part of the Amsterdam Centre for Migration and Refugee Law (ACMRL), one of the world’s largest research centres in this field. Professors conduct research on various topics, contribute to public debate and advisory committees, and publish accessible insights.

Other Master's Programmes

Other relevant Master’s programmes include:

• International Business Law
• Philosophy of Law and Governance

These programmes offer unique perspectives and specializations within the field of law, catering to different interests and career goals.