Overview

The Law in Society programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is structured around four compelling themes: migration, sustainability, security and the globalisation of markets.

Finished studying, what’s next?

After completing the Law in Society programme and your Master’s, a promising career awaits you. Alumni are currently working at law firms, NGOs, educational institutions, human rights organisations and international companies.

Some are employed as legal assistants or advisers in areas like technology, finance or sustainability. They’re working at companies including KPMG, Deloitte, Heineken, STX Group (climate solutions) and FORCYD (e-discovery services). Others have done internships and have worked, or are working, at NGOs, government organisations or international institutions, like the international women’s rights organisation ActionAid, Prakken d'Oliveira Human Rights Lawyers, law firm Pels Rijcken or the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.

Some alumni have chosen a non-legal career in start-ups, government agencies or journalism, benefiting from the excellent interdisciplinary knowledge and skills they acquired during the programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Defamation and Assault

Methodology and Empirical Research

Diversity

Criminology

Terrorism

Philosophy of Law and Security

Amsterdam and the Platform Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Public Law Legal Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma

Proof of sufficient proficiency in English

Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics

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

14310 EUR / year

≈ 14310 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Finished studying, what’s next?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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