Program Overview

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Master's Program in Energy and Climate Law

The Master's program in Energy and Climate Law at the University of Groningen is a full-time, 12-month program that delves into the main legal principles of energy markets and explains how climate law affects the energy sector. The program uses the EU as an example and compares it with other jurisdictions around the globe.

Program Description

Today, the energy sector is changing as a result of climate change concerns, technological innovation, and digitalization. This specialized program presents the main legal principles of energy markets and explains how climate law affects the energy sector.

Facts and Figures

• Degree: LLM in Energy and Climate Law
• Course type: Master
• Duration: 12 months (60 EC)
• Croho code: 66829
• Language of instruction: English
• Start: September
• Faculty: Law

Why Study This Program in Groningen?

The University of Groningen offers a unique opportunity to study Energy and Climate Law in a comprehensive and comparative manner.

Program Structure

The program consists of various courses, including:

• Economics of Regulation (6 EC)
• Energy Law and Policy (6 EC)
• Seminar in Energy and Climate Law (6 EC)
• Climate Law (6 EC)
• Energy Market Law (6 EC)
• European Environmental Law in a Global Context (6 EC, optional)
• International Environmental Law (6 EC, optional)
• Law in Practice (6 EC)
• Master's thesis (12 EC)
• Energy Investment and Trade Law (6 EC)

Study Abroad

Study abroad is optional. More information about studying abroad can be found on the university's website.

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma
• International diploma

Admission Requirements

Specific requirements:

• Previous education: Please see the Faculty of Law webpages for full admissions requirements.

Selection Procedure

This is a selective LLM. Please see the Faculty of Law webpages for admissions requirements and application instructions.

Application Deadlines

• Type of student: Dutch students, EU/EEA students, non-EU/EEA students
• Deadline: 01 May 2026
• Start course: 01 September 2026

Tuition Fees

• Nationality: EU/EEA, non-EU/EEA
• Year:
• Fee: € 2601 (EU/EEA), € 21400 (non-EU/EEA)
• Programme form: full-time

After Your Studies

Job prospects are available on the Faculty of Law webpages.

Research

The Faculty of Law has several Centres of Expertise, including the Groningen Centre of Energy Law and Sustainability.