Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
Register for the Master's Open Day

Master

European Law School: Law for a Sustainable Europe

Are you passionate about a sustainable Europe? This programme explores how European law tackles sustainability challenges, from resource depletion to creating innovative solutions, all while advancing rights through the sustainable development goals. 

Register for the Master's Open Day
Students sitting and chatting in the green indoor courtyard of the Faculty of Law building on Kapoenstraat, surrounded by plants and natural light.

Is this you?

  • Are you curious how (European) law deals with sustainability challenges?
  • Interested in how European law shapes innovative solutions?
  • What is your view on the link between law and sustainability goals?

Your future

  • Legal or policy advisor at an NGO
  • Pursue a career in research in academia
  • Start your career at one of the European institutions

Good to know

  • You'll obtain a Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
  • This is a one-year, full-time programme.
  • To start in September, apply until 1 May (non-EU/EEA) or 1 June (EU/EEA).

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I chose the European Law School because I wanted a programme that goes beyond theory. It gives me the chance to explore European Business Law in depth while debating real cases with people from all over the world. It feels like the perfect preparation for an international career.

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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

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.