International Business Law: Climate Change and Corporations

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam • Law, public administration, public order and safety

Admissions & requirements

1. Grade Average
Admission to this Master’s programme is based on a relevant degree, and on merit and motivation.
Merit is demonstrated by academic excellence, as evidenced by your overall grade average, your thesis, academic English proficiency, proficiency in (legal) research methods and techniques and recommendations. You should have a B+ or 7.2 as an overall average or a GPA of at least 3.25.
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2. Personal Motivation
Admission to this Master’s programme is based on a relevant degree, and on merit and motivation.
Motivation is demonstrated not only in your motivation letter, but also by relevant extra-curricular academic and/or legal work experience on your CV.
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Language requirements

Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Rent~€800

Food~€300

Insurance~€120

Total~€1,220/mo

Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

AmsterdamResearch University

#194 Worldwide

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

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Tuition (from)

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Admission

Admission: Competitive

Duration

1 year

Location

Amsterdam

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Accreditations

NVAO

Scholarships

International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.

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