Master
Law and Politics of International Security
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students focused on international security, human rights, and global governance; strong legal-political blend at a reputable law faculty, but highly specialized with narrower career paths outside NGOs, IOs, and academia.
Tuition · Intl
↗€24,150
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗110
DUO ↓15% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
21 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Have you been studying law but want to understand the political context? Is your background in international politics, but you’re looking for insights into how the law shapes political decisions? Or is your Bachelor’s in a liberal arts subject and you want to focus on something more vocational?
Either way, this multi-disciplinary Master’s programme that combines the study of law and politics with a focus on international security may be just what you’re looking for.
War and peace, terrorism, human rights, criminal law – these are all fascinating areas of research that have never been more pertinent than in today’s global society. Which makes the career prospects afterwards just as interesting.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
EnglishMaster of LawsField area: LawSector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationProject
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
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Tracks from HOVI
Research Talent Track ↗Specialisation
The Research Talent Track (RTT) is a selective programme aimed at motivated and talented masterstudents who want to further develop their analytical research skills. You will learn…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
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 degree82%
Women among first-years69%
Say workload is “just right”75%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 16 respondents
Content & set-up4.2
Teachers4.3
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.8
Career preparation2.8
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
Scholarships
VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP)Merit-based tuition fee waiver
NL ScholarshipContribution towards living costs
External scholarshipsVaries by provider/country
Internships
?No data yet
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