★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for aspiring legal academics and PhD candidates seeking deep research skills. Strong preparation for academia and specialized legal practice, but requires commitment to a two-year research-intensive track rather than a quicker professi
Tuition · Intl
↗€17,078
via SKDB 2020 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗78
DUO ↓41% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.5/5
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
For legal practitioners and academics alike, legal research skills are increasingly important. Universities and research centres, but also law firms, companies, courts, non-governmental organisations and public authorities all have a need for thorough, well-trained lawyers with excellent writing skills and a research-oriented mindset. The Legal Research programme will help you to become the type of well-rounded lawyer that our changing society needs.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of LawsField area: LawSector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPortfolio
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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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: 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 degree72%
Women among first-years31%
Say workload is “just right”17%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.5/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 6 respondents
Content & set-up4.3
Teachers4.1
Involvement & contact4
Testing & assessment4
Teachers' English4.5
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
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Scholarships
Erasmus+ Master Loan Scheme—
Utrecht Sylff Scholarship—
Internships
?No data yet
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