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

Nederlands Recht: Staats- en Bestuursrecht

Are you socially engaged and curious about how government intervenes in our daily lives? From healthcare and the environment to migration, education and security, this specialisation will give you insight into the legal framework behind government policy and decision-making.

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Is this you?

  • Are you interested in environmental law and nature conservation?
  • Want to know what the government's role is in healthcare, environment or education?
  • Wonder how the government intervenes to achieve its goals?

Your future

  • Work as a lawyer in a bank, government, business, police or prison
  • Undergo training in the legal profession or judiciary
  • Make a career as a policy officer in a municipality, province or water board

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
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The master’s appeals to me because the small teaching groups provide plenty of room for discussion. Moreover, PBL enhances understanding of the theory by linking it to case studies and practical examples, enabling you to learn straight away how to apply the theory in practice.

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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 (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 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.