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

Globalisation and Law: General Programme

Are you looking for flexibility? This specialisation lets you combine courses about human rights, corporate and commercial law, and international trade and investment law to create a programme that fits your interests.
 

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Is this you?

  • Looking for a master offering you the freedom to pursue various interests?
  • Do you want to customize your study?
  • Do you want to know more about human rights and corporate & commercial law?

Your future

  • Become a legal advisor for an international corporation
  • Start your career as compliance officer in international trade regulations
  • Build a career as policy analyst for governments, think tanks, or NGOs

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

2 Nov
5 Nov
Online Master's Week
5 Nov
Online Info Session | Master Globalisation and Law (Online Master's Week)
20 Mar
Master’s Open Day
Charlotte Dusart, ambassador Globalisation and Law

"My name is Charlotte, and I am originally from Liège, Belgium. I did my Bachelor's in European Law in Maastricht, and I am now in the Globalisation and Law master's, specialising in International Investment and Trade Law, with a particular interest in dispute resolution, from negotiation to arbitration. Feel free to send me a message!"

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Practical matters

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Faculty of Law ranked in the THE World University Rankings 2026, and EQUIS and NVAO accreditated

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.
Drie studenten in gesprek tijdens een werkgroep, met laptops open op tafel.

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 lopen door een zonovergoten straat in het centrum van Maastricht.

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.