Laws

• Participate in a pioneering problem-oriented programme that defies traditional boundaries within the legal discipline. Explore a law in context approach in course modules on multi-level governance, on sustainable development and human rights, on business and on private autonomy.  Think critically on the contemporary relevance of law to global societal challenges.
• Meet faculty members up close, and become part of a community that acquires knowledge through intercultural dialogue. 
• Develop your research skills through skills training and through exchanges with our (first class) module-supporting research groups. Aim for a thesis that can be published in an international journal.
• Enjoy the legal clinic that provides unique opportunities to work on projects together with practitioners.
• Make use of the opportunities that studying at the heart of Europe offers to link up with European and international organizations.
• Make use of our partnerships with excellent universities across the globe, and take one semester abroad.

The programme seeks to attract participants from across the globe, including from the global South. By participating, you will become part of a global network, based in Europe, and establish contacts that will be essential for your future professional career.

The programme prepares participants for practicing law in an international environment, either at home or abroad. The skills courses offered allow you to choose the professional direction you prefer: to work in international organizations, in the private sector or at an NGO, to take on a legal profession, or to work as a lawyer in an interdisciplinary context.

If you are fascinated by scientific research and have enjoyed writing the master thesis, you can consider embarking on a PhD upon completion of the master’s programme to become a researcher.

First Year

Mandatory Courses

• Global Legal Systems
• Law of the European Union
• Constitutional Principles and Human Rights
• Private International Law
• Public International Law and International Enforcement

Methodological Courses

• Legal Research Methodology
• Empirical Research Methods in Law
• Academic Writing, Oral and Communication Skills

Master's Project I

• Master Project 1 - Internship
• Master Project 1 - Research Proposal

Modules

Module Multilevel Constitutionalism

• Advanced Course on Constitutional Law of the European Union: Institutions and Instruments'
• Advanced Course on Institutional Dynamics in Multilevel Constitutionalism
• Comparative Federalism
• International and European Immigration and Asylum Law

Module Sustainable Development and Human Rights

• Advanced Course on International Law and Sustainable Development
• Advanced Course on Human Rights and Global Justice
• Law in Developing Countries
• External Actors in Aid, Trade and Investment

Second Year

In addition to your Master's Project part 2 and two elective courses you choose two modules, one for each semester.

Electives: choose two courses for a total of 6 credits

• European Cyberlaw
• External Relations of the European Union
• International Insolvency Law
• International Criminal Law
• European and Comparative Discrimination Law

Master's Project II

• Master Project 2 - Master Thesis

Modules

Module Law and International Busines

• Advanced Course on European Competition Law in Context
• Advanced Course on International Trade and Investment Law
• European, International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law
• Legal Issues of International Employment

Module Private Autonomy 

• Advanced Course on International Family Law
• Advanced Course on Private international Law and Dispute Settlement in the Law of Obligations
• Harmonised Private Law
• International and European Health Law

Module Multilevel Constitutionalism

• Advanced Course on Constitutional Law of the European Union: Institutions and Instruments
• Advanced Course on Institutional Dynamics in Multilevel Constitutionalism
• Comparative Federalism
• International and European Immigration and Asylum Law

Module Sustainable Development and Human Rights

• Advanced Course on International Law and Sustainable Development
• Advanced Course on Human Rights and Global Justice
• Law in Developing Countries
• External Actors in Aid, Trade and Investment

Requirements

• Applicants should hold an academic Bachelor’s degree in the related area. Students who are still completing their Bachelor’s degree are also encouraged to apply. They should submit an official letter in English from their university confirming that the student is expected to finalise her/his Bachelor’s studies at the end of the current academic year, and submit up-to-date authenticated transcripts with the results of the previous years.
• Applicants are also required to submit a GMAT or GRE test score. Both the verbal and quantitative score will be taken into consideration.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): paper-based TOEFL level of minimum 550, a computer-based TOEFL level of minimum 213 or an internet-based TOEFL level of minimum 80. You can find more information about TOEFL at www.toefl.org
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a minimum score of at least 6.5, and on each part minimum 6.0. You can find more information about IELTS at www.ielts.org;
• A copy of your valid passport or identity card/a curriculum vitae
• A motivation letter
• A legalised copy of your degree certificate (please read more information on legalisation)
• Applicants that are enrolled in the final year should submit an original and signed letter from their college or university confirming that they are expected to finalise the program at the end of the current academic year
• A copy of your academic transcripts, provided with a stamp of the university

Scholarships

• VLIR-UOS: scholarships for students from developing countries: Scholarships are available for students from 54 scholarship countries in Africa, Asia and Latin-America to follow a training or master programme at the University of Antwerp.
• ASEM-DUO: Scholarships are available for students from China, India, South-Korea and Vietnam.
• Transition Fellowship Programme: Scholarships are available for students from 4 countries in transition (Brazil, Morocco, South Africa and Turkey).
• Mastermind: Scholarships are available for international students who want to take up a master degree programme.
• Global Study Awards: An individual global study award with a maximum value of £10000