International and EU Legal Orders (specialisation)

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Law equivalent to the Dutch educational level*.\

Specific admission requirements can be found on our website here.

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

Motivation letter in English

Please explain in your motivation letter why you would like to enrol in the Master’s specialisation of your choice within the European Law programme. Also attach your resume with a photo and your grade list to this letter.

* Students who obtained their degree in Indonesia e.g., are required to have obtained a Master's degree in Law (Sarjana Hukum II).

** Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are a citizen of Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa, or if they have obtained an LL.B Bachelor's programme in Law in one of the countries mentioned above. Students from the European Law School Bachelor at Radboud University, are also exempted from a language test.

Months of entry

February, September

Course content

The Master’s specialisation in International and EU Legal Orders gives you the opportunity to acquire an advanced understanding of the core issues of European Union law and public international law. This specialisation offers considerable freedom to focus on the subjects that you find most relevant for your future career.

The programme is built around peace, security, human rights and sustainable development. The core programme centres on how the European Union law upholds these principles, and how it relates to and influences other actors like the United States, the BRIC countries, and international organisations such as the United Nations. Students will examine the dynamic interplay between national, European and international law: a process that develops and changes constantly.

Besides EU competition law and external relations law, you can also enroll for courses in public international law, including international arbitration or international individual criminal responsibility. You may also choose a particular focus in areas such as EU internal market law, immigration law, or European private law, and opt for a thematic package instead of a purely disciplinary one, something that is not common in other programmes and law schools.

At Radboud you will benefit from a long tradition of legal studies, as well as a worldwide network that can help you find internships during your studies, and build your network for your future career.

What will you learn?

• Get and advanced understanding of the relationship between International and European Law as well as Public International law
• Gain practical experience by competing in Moot Court competitions
• Choose to learn about wide range of subjects, or create a programme that focuses on a thematic issue
• Learn how to effectively design, conduct and present your own research

Career prospects

Unlike other specialisations in the Master’s programme of European Law, this specialisation aims at training students to become a generalist in the field: a person with intricate and comprehensive knowledge of international and European law who grasps the bigger picture. The programme is therefore well-suited to those interested in a profession in academia and research, legal consultancy or diplomacy.

Graduates from this programme could also find work practising law, counseling and advocacy for different NGOs, international organisations or courts, lobbying organisations, or other charity organisations.

*This is a specialisation of the Master's in International and European Law

If you have any questions, email us here: study-information@ru.nl

Learn more via the Radboud University contact form.

Information for international students

Application deadlines

Non-EU/EEA students

• The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
• The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.

EU/EEA students

• The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.

Fees and funding

Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.