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

European Law School: European Public Law

This specialisation covers public and constitutional law, governance, fundamental rights, and the role of courts, with real-world applications in In relation to different areas of EU law such as internal market, migration, or external relations.

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View through a doorway into a tutorial group in the Faculty of Law’s Spiegelzaal, featuring bookshelves, a flipchart, and a classic interior.

Is this you?

  • Do you want to study topics such as decision-making, multilevel governance?
  • Are you curious about fundamental rights and enforcement of EU law?
  • Are you interested in interaction between EU and international law?

Your future

  • Legal or policy advisor in national public institutions
  • Legal or policy advisor in EU institutions
  • Consultant for private actors involved with EU 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).

Upcoming events

2 Nov
5 Nov
Online Master's Week
20 Mar
Master’s Open Day

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.