Overview

At European Law School (ELS) bachelor's programme offered by Maastricht University you’ll study European and international law as well as the legal systems from different EU Member States (comparative law).

Careers

This will prepare you to work as a legal professional at a regional, national and international level, both in the private sector as well as in government. With further training, which is also offered, you can also gain access to regulated professions such as a lawyer, public prosecutor or judge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law

Legal Research and Reasoning

Comparative Government

Comparative Contract Law

European Legal History

States, Markets and European Integration

Substantive Criminal Law

Comparative Law

International and European Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Law International Law Business Law View 5 other Bachelors in International Law in Netherlands

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

VWO diploma or an international equivalent

Letter of motivation

Curriculum Vitae

English proficiency

A recent passport picture

A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

A copy of your most recent list of grades and a copy of your diploma if you have obtained it.

Tuition Fee

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International

9800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9800 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Maastricht

700 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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