★ StudyPath verdict
8.0/10
Best for students aiming for careers in international trade, corporate law or finance in Rotterdam's port economy; solid Erasmus reputation with practical focus but less selective than top-tier Dutch LLMs.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗140
DUO ↑4% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
degree required ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,416
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Erasmus School of Law offers four specializations in Commercial Law: Commercial & Company Law, International Arbitration & Business Law, International Trade Law and Maritime & Transport law.
Commercial and Company Law: this LL.M. programme provides you with a thorough insight into the legal aspects of doing business in an international setting. You will get a thorough insight into the legal aspects of doing business in an international setting, while studying in one of the leading commercial centres and largest ports of Europe.
International Arbitration Law: this LL.M. programme provides its graduates with a unique set of international arbitration skills together with solid expertise in international business law. It covers both procedural and substantive law aspects of the international dispute resolution.
International Business Law: this LL.M. programme covers the legal aspects of international trade and commerce. In contrast to similar programmes, the focus lies exclusively with the commercial law side of matters and does not go into regulatory or public law aspects.
Maritime and Transport Law: this LL.M. programme provides you with thorough, in-depth knowledge of the dynamic world of maritime and transport law. It offers an encompassing view on international trade and commerce, while studying a stone's throw away from the largest port of Europe.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of LawsField area: LawSector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Tracks from HOVI
Commercial and Company LawSpecialisation
This LL.M. programme provides you with a thorough insight into the legal aspects of doing business in an international setting.
The programme is focused on two main pillars.
Comp…
International Business LawSpecialisation
This LL.M. programme covers the legal aspects of international trade and commerce. It is exclusively focused on international commercial law.
What does the programme entail?
Comm…
International Arbitration LawSpecialisation
This LL.M. programme provides its graduates with a unique set of international arbitration skills together with solid expertise in international business law.
The main pillar of t…
Maritime & Transport LawSpecialisation
This LL.M. programme provides you with thorough, in-depth knowledge of the dynamic world of maritime and transport law.
What does the programme cover?
Students acquire research, …
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: nederlands, algemeen recht, rechterlijke macht
Median starting salary (field)€3,416/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field78%
Permanent contract44%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Juristen, niet elders geclassificeerd35%
Advocaten18%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie10%
Vakspecialisten op juridisch gebied e.d.8%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs3%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree85%
Women among first-years64%
Say workload is “just right”51%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 49 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.3
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-07-01
Application deadline
2027-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-07-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
?No data yet
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