Forensics, Criminology and Law - Come study at Maastricht University!

Is this you?

Are you fascinated by the causes of criminal behaviour?
Do you want to examine crime and sentencing from multiple perspectives?
Do you wonder how reliable a witness really is?

Your future

Start your career as forensic specialist or researcher in criminal justice
Build your career as an anti-fraud coordinator or probation officer
Get a job as an expert in a municipality, bank or security agency

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).

Upcoming events

Master’s Open Day

20 Mar

What excites me most about the Master’s in Forensics, Criminology, and Law is its interdisciplinary focus. The programme goes beyond the legal perspective, giving me the freedom to explore what interests me most. I especially value how forensic science, criminology, and law come together in one degree.

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Practical matters

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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.