Master in Public International Law - University of Groningen
This Master offers students a strong foundation in the fields of public international law, as well as training of the academic, legal and practical skills. The programme also offers flexibility as far as the choice of courses is concerned – students can choose a peace & security, an economic/environmental or a dispute settlement profile. The programme prepares students for the international legal environment, either at the national government level, at an international organisation or an international non-governmental agency.
Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Single/Double Diploma: Single Diploma
Language: English
Number of Places/Students per year: -
Duration: One year
Price/Fee: € 2060 for students inside of EU/EEA, € 14350 for non-EU/EEA students
Scholarships: Yes - check the University of Groningen Grantfinder
Accommodation: Please see the information provided for the Energy and Climate Law Programme
Application Process:
1. Application deadline: May 1, 2019
2. Necessary Docs:
- the fully completed application online (via Studentlink)
- a certified copy of the candidate’s academic transcript from his/her university
- a certified copy of the LLB degree certificate
- two academic references
- a letter of motivation
- a curriculum vitae
- photocopy of the passport (the page with the date of issue and expiry, personal details and picture)
- evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL: at least 92, IELTS: at least 6.5, CPE or CAE)
Program Structure:
* Compulsory courses
- Advanced International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Institutional Law
- Settlement of International Disputes
- UN Peacekeeping and Peace Enforcement
* Optional courses – students have to choose between:
- International Humanitarian Law
- International Trade and Development Law
- Investment and International Law
- Refugee and Asylum Law
* Extra: The seminar International Law in Practice (compulsory)
* Thesis: yes
* Internship: not required, but recommended
Career prospects: governmental institutions and ministries, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, international enterprises and academic institutions, as well as large law firms, in fields such as trade & investment, environment, energy, human rights, social affairs.
Read more information about the master here.
