International and European Law
Official name: Law
Some of Europe's leading legal experts have taken this degree programme. Will you be next?
Bachelor
4 years
Starts in September
The Hague - Main Campus
English
Important deadline! Apply until May 1st for this programme via Studielink. Read more
For you?
Ever wonder which laws allow Facebook, Instagram and Twitter access to your private data? Or if tweets from government officials constitute as evidence in international criminal trials? Do you want to make the world a fairer and more equitable place?
Join students and lecturers from 75 different nationalities in the International and European Law degree programme and learn all about international and European law. This degree programme is in English and based in The Hague, the City of Justice and Peace. It cannot get any more international and equitable than this!
In 4 years you will have all the personal and professional skills to build a successful international legal career. The new bachelor law curriculum is perfectly in line with the current requirements of international law. In the first two years, you lay the foundation for your career and learn through theory and practice how to apply Law in an international environment. In year 3 you will specialise further and deepen your legal skills and knowledge. For example, follow a specific minor, choose modules or study abroad for a semester. In your final year of study, you will do an internship and a final project.
Admission requirements
You have a Dutch diploma
| Pre-education | Required profile |
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| Havo (senior general secondary education) |
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| Vwo (pre-university education) |
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| Mbo (senior secondary vocational education and training) | Level 4, middle management or specialised secondary education programme |
You have a non-Dutch diploma
To enrol for the LAW 4 year programme you will need a secondary school diploma comparable to a Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO (level 4) diploma and a good command of English.
Before we can decide on your eligibility, we’ll need to assess your secondary school certificate.
To make sure your certificate is evaluated fairly, we work with NUFFIC, an organisation that specialises in the assessment of international education qualifications.
Entrance advice
It is important that you enjoy communicating in English since law is a very language-oriented discipline. This means that you should have a sufficient feeling for language and be committed to having a good command of English. You should also have an affinity for social issues and economics. A legal professional has to be concerned with social relationships and the role he or she plays in social dynamics.
Language requirements
If you were not educated in the Netherlands you usually have to submit a language test to be admitted. Depending on the type and country of your diploma you may however qualify for exemption. Please check our entry requirements page for more information.
Beheersing Engels
Deze opleiding is volledig Engelstalig. Je Engels moet daarom van goed niveau zijn, zowel mondeling als schriftelijk.
Heb je je middelbare school afgerond in Nederland, dan hoef je geen aanvullende Engelse taaltoets te doen. Dit is ook het geval als je je middelbare school hebt afgerond in Groot-Brittannië, Ierland, de Verenigde Staten, Canada (Quebec alleen als de hoofdtaal Engels was), Australië, Nieuw Zeeland, Zuid-Afrika of Malta of als je diploma vermeld staat op deze lijst en een van je examenvakken Engels was.
Don’t meet the entry requirements?
Perhaps your academic background is not quite the right level. Or you need some help improving your English skills. Don’t worry. There might be some alternative options to help you get in, and prepare yourself for a successful start of your studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS).
English Academic Preparation Programme
Need help with your English? If you haven’t quite reached the right level of English for your chosen Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme, you can enrol for English Academic Preparation Programme. After the successful completion of this programme, you’ll be ready to start your degree at THUAS and you will already have a good taste of studying and living in the Hague.
21+ admissions test
If you’re 21 years old before 1 September 2022, but don’t have a diploma or a qualification that meets the entry requirements, you can take the 21+ Admissions Test. The 21+ Admissions Test is offered at several dates between January and the start of the academic year, and consists of a digital general capacity test. Please note that you can only participate if you have an EEA-nationality or residence permit for the Netherlands that is valid on the test date.
Decisions regarding your qualification for admission
There are no exceptions to the official admission requirements. The Enrolment Office is the only party that can make decisions regarding your qualification for admission based on official regulations. You can’t rely on any other sources of information for your qualification for admission.
Programme content
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Recognition
Each year, our students compete in leading international moot court competitions in the world, including the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition, the IBA ICC Moot Court, the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, and Model United Nations. These competitions allow students to apply their legal knowledge in realistic cases, developing advocacy, research, and teamwork skills. Their strong performances regularly result in international recognition and prizes.
Career perspective
What will you become?
Lawyer or Legal Counsel in corporate law, contracts or litigation
Government Legal Advisor at municipalities or water boards
Environmental or Sustainability Lawyer
Compliance Officer or Data Protection Officer (GDPR, AI regulation)
Corporate or Financial Lawyer in banking or insurance
Court Clerk or Legal Officer in courts
International or Human Rights Lawyer at NGOs or institutions
EU Public Affairs or Policy Advisor
Legal Tech or Legal Innovation Specialist
Mediator in dispute resolution
Continue studying
Many graduates of the International and European Law programme at THUAS continue their studies at master’s level in over 40 countries worldwide. Alumni have been admitted to leading universities across the world, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Columbia University (United States), London School of Economics, King’s College London, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Melbourne (Australia). Graduates also progress to highly regarded European universities including Sciences Po Paris (France), the University of Vienna (Austria), and Lund University (Sweden).
In the Netherlands, graduates frequently continue at universities such as Leiden University, Utrecht University, and Maastricht University. Depending on the programme, some Dutch universities may require a pre-master’s pathway, although direct admission is possible in certain cases.
Testimonials from our students
Who better to tell about the degree programme than our own students? They share their experiences here. Some of them are also ready and waiting to answer any questions you may have.
Practical information
What else do you need to know?
How to apply
Your enrolment request must be submitted through Studielink. Before you do, please check the official name of the programme below. Would you like to find out more about the application process first? Check our page How to apply . The key deadlines are listed here as well. This degree programme starts in September and there is no intake in February.
Official details of the programme
This degree programme is registered in Registration of Institutions and Programmes (RIO):
- Official Dutch name of degree programme: HBO - Rechten
- Official international name: Law
- Programme code (Isat): 39205
- Institution code (Brin): 27UM
Both the official Dutch and the official international name of the degree programme (current at the time of your graduation) will be printed on your diploma.
For more information on the accreditation of this degree programme, see the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) website.
Tuition fee
You will have to pay tuition fees when you enrol on a bachelor's programme. You can pay in one or more instalments. If you pay in more than one instalment a small administration fee is charged.
More information about tuition fees
Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships for international students. Please note that these scholarships are one-off scholarships only, meaning that if you obtain them it is only for your first year of study.
Student finance
Dutch students qualify for extra financial support via a loan. Dutch students automatically qualify for this financial assistance and international students may be eligible if they have lived in the Netherlands for at least five years or are employed for at least 56 hours per month.
Additional Costs
You must also budget for books, excursions and field trips. You can expect to pay approximately €800 per year to cover these additional costs. During your semester abroad, you will also need to pay for tickets, housing and insurance.
Visa and residence permit
Help in choosing your study
We would like to help you make the right decision
It takes a bit of thought and research to find the right programme. The Hague University of Applied Sciences organizes various activities throughout the year to give you the best possible idea of the various studies offered. You also learn what it’s like to study at THUAS. This way, you can click on the registration button without a doubt in mind. Or you’ll know for certain it’s not right for you.
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Assistance during your studies
We offer assistance during your studies. Studying in combination with your job is quite a challenge, which is why we offer guidance and support. A study coach guides you during study meetings at school and at your workplace. Together, you map out your desired study path in relation to your workplace and draw up a personal plan on how you want to shape your studies and personal development. In addition to your study coach, you are able to contact our psychologist, confidential counsellor, student counsellor, or the Career Centre for any other questions or issues you may encounter. For more information about student counsellors/student psychologists, top-level sports, assistance with the Dutch language or studying with a disability, please visit our page about ‘support during your studies’.
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