★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best suited for aspiring EU lawyers and policy experts seeking hands-on training in European law; the programme's one-year intensity and strong institutional focus in Utrecht prepare graduates well but may require additional specialization
Tuition · Intl
↗€21,342
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗536
DUO ↑3% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master’s in European Law is a rigorous, customisable programme of study that will enable you to develop your academic, practical, writing, and oral skills through a combination of case studies, moot courts, research and visits to European legal and professional organisations. By the end of the programme, you will be able to reflect critically on legal issues and to recognise, understand and analyse the relationship between the laws of member states and the wider European Union. You will gain an excellent foundation for your career of choice, whether you aim to build a career in a law firm or major multinational company or work for a European institution, an international organization or a local or national government.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of LawsField area: LawSector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionLectureResearchSelf-studySeminarTutorialWorking group
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Tracks from HOVI
European Law ↗Specialisation
The two major courses are complemented by the following two courses of the specialisation General Track in European Law:
* Judicial Protection and Enforcement of EU Law: The cou…
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 degree89%
Women among first-years72%
Say workload is “just right”44%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 74 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.4
Facilities4
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 176
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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