Program Overview

Introduction to the International and European Law Program

The University of Groningen offers a Bachelor's degree program in International and European Law, specifically designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in an international legal environment.

Program Details

• Degree: LLB in International and European Law
• Course type: Bachelor
• Duration: 36 months (180 EC)
• Croho code: 56829
• Language of instruction: English
• Start: September
• Faculty: Law

Why Study this Program in Groningen?

The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of international and European law, preparing them for a career in a global legal context.

Program Structure

The program consists of three years of study, with a full semester abroad in the third year. Students can pursue a Technology Law track specialization in the second and third years of study.

Year 1

• Law and legal skills: the Dutch example (including IT for Lawyers) (10 EC)
• Legal and Academic English (5 EC)
• Criminal law (10 EC)
• Legal History (5 EC)
• Contract and Tort Law (5 EC)
• Introduction to International and European Law (10 EC)
• Comparative Constitutional Law (10 EC)
• Introduction to Technology Law (5 EC)

Year 2

• Law of the European Union (10 EC)
• Property Law (5 EC)
• Law, Power, and Politics (5 EC)
• Public International Law (10 EC)
• Administrative Law and Market Regulation (10 EC)
• Research seminar (10 EC)
• Markets and Regulation (5 EC)
• Private International Business Law (5 EC)

Year 3

• Semester abroad (30 EC)
• Commercial Dispute Resolution (5 EC)
• Competition Law in the Digital Market (5 EC)
• Research Colloquium (10 EC)
• European Judicial Protection (5 EC)
• The Contemporary Value(s) of International Law (5 EC)

Program Options

• Honours College (honours program): The Honours College offers talented and motivated students the opportunity to develop to a greater extent. It entails participating in an extra (honours) program of 30 ECTS next to students' regular 180 ECTS degree program plus several other activities that will be undertaken and organized with honours students from other degree programs.

Study Abroad

• Study abroad is required
• For an average of 20 weeks

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma: VWO Natuur & Techniek, VWO Natuur & Gezondheid, VWO Economie & Maatschappij, VWO Cultuur & Maatschappij, HBO propedeuse
• International diploma: Academic propedeuse
• Language test: English language proficiency requirements
• Other admission requirements: Applicants must complete a mandatory online Matching activity in order to register and enroll in the program, if deemed admissible.

Admission Requirements

• Previous education: Previous education requirements can be found in the program's documentation.
• Language test: English language proficiency requirements, and situations where exemption may be considered.
• Other admission requirements: Applicants must complete a mandatory online Matching activity in order to register and enroll in the program, if deemed admissible.

Application Deadlines

• Dutch students: 01 May 2026, start course: 01 September 2026
• EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026, start course: 01 September 2026
• Non-EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026, start course: 01 September 2026

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA: € 2601, full-time
• Non-EU/EEA: € 13500, full-time

After Your Studies

The program prepares students for a career in international and European law, with various job prospects available.

Research

The Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen is involved in various research areas, including international and European law.

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