International and European Law: European Union Law

The Master's programme in European Union Law at the UvA is known as one of the best in the world. It attracts around 80 students annually from some 20 different countries.

The European Union is possibly the most advanced international institution in the world. Its constant development produces new legal problems and solutions almost daily, making it a fascinating area for legal research and learning. The track in European Union Law, one of the four tracks within the Master of International and European Law, offers specialisations in European Substantive Law (focusing on European competition law, European environmental law, European migration law, European criminal law and law of the internal market) and European Institutional Law (covering European constitutional law, law of the economic and monetary union, EU legislation and EU legal remedies). In addition to the core courses, many specialised courses on various aspects of European law are offered as electives. The academic staff are highly qualified European and international lawyers. Students will become familiar with a wide range of European and international institutions and will receive guidance in finding internships.

Types of teaching (in year 1):

• theory: 30%
• practice: 0%
• self study: 70%

Programme internationalization:

This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.

Certified competences: Basic knowledge of Europan Union Law Language test Certified competences: Basic knowledge of European law is required. Written request: Two letters of reference should be enclosed in the application file. Additional language requirements:Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1IELTS overall band: 7IELTS listening: 6IELTS reading: 6IELTS writing: 6IELTS speaking: 6TOEFL paper based: 600TOEFL internet based: 100 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100

Scholarships / Grants:

The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands