Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Bachelor

European Law School

Numerus fixus

Study legal issues with peers from around the world through a comparative and European perspective. Instead of a national lens, analyse lawmakers' choices across legal systems and explore how national, European, and international laws interact to shape the current and future legal landscape.

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Students are seated in the Spiegelzaal of the faculty in an informal setup, where they are laughing, discussing and presenting together.

A good fit for you?

  • Would you like to explore law beyond national borders?
  • Do you want to develop strong legal reasoning in an international setting?
  • Are you analytical and eager to be challenged academically?

Your future

  • Build an international career in the public or private sector
  • Specialise in European, international, or comparative law
  • Work at an international organisation, a government institution, or a NGO

Good to know

  • You'll obtain a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
  • This is a three-year, full-time programme.
  • To start in September, apply by 15 January.

Experience it yourself

I chose to pursue my studies in ELS  for its comparative approach to legal studies and the unique international opportunities offered by Maastricht University.

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European Law School student Mia

Accreditations and recognitions

All programmes are accredited by the NVAO and hold the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt). In addition, the faculty is ranked among the top 25 law schools worldwide in the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Faculty of Law ranked in the THE World University Rankings 2026, and EQUIS and NVAO accreditated

Problem-Based Learning (PBL)

You will learn in small groups of up to 15 students, not in crowded lecture halls. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach builds the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that boost your employability and prepare you for real-world success.
Drie studenten in gesprek tijdens een werkgroep, met laptops open op tafel.

Studying in the heart of Maastricht

Maastricht is a lively, international city where a unique mix of history, European influence and student life comes together in a compact, walkable city centre. With Belgium and Germany just around the corner, Maastricht is an ideal place to experience law in a truly international context—both inside and outside the classroom.
Drie studenten lopen door een zonovergoten straat in het centrum van Maastricht.