Master
International and European Law
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students pursuing careers in international law or EU institutions; offers focused training at a respected research university but consider larger faculties for wider networks.
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
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
↗402
DUO ↑136% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗82%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,591
/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
The challenges of our time constantly demand urgent international and regional legal responses. Become a professional who is equipped to navigate how international and European law affects global governance, organizations, tribunals, courts and non-state actors at the national, European and international level. This interdisciplinary program offers you the opportunity to tailor your specializations to match your career goals.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of LawsField area: LawSector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Tilburg University
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University is a specialized research university focused on social sciences, law, economics, and humanities. Ranked top 40 worldwide in economics and business, and known for producing leaders like former PM Ruud Lubbers. Offers a focused, quality education with strong industry connections.
Living in Tilburg
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€430/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
224k
Down-to-earth, friendly, and practical. Tilburg lacks the historic charm of canal cities but offers a genuine, unpretentious Dutch experience. The city is focused on education and innovation, with a strong sense of community.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: internationaal recht
Median starting salary (field)€3,591/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating82%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field78%
Permanent contract38%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Juristen, niet elders geclassificeerd24%
Advocaten16%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie14%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs9%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten8%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree76%
Women among first-years71%
Say workload is “just right”81%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 29 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.4
Career preparation2.9
Teachers' English4.7
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
Tilburg University Waiver50% tuition-fee waiver
Jean Monnet Scholarship ProgrammeFull scholarship
Internships
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