Erasmus University Rotterdam - Erasmus School of Law

The University

Erasmus University Rotterdam is an international knowledge workshop for critical thinking and academic training, driven by a strong focus on current social issues. The university concentrates its expertise on issues of management, organisation and policy in the public and private sectors on the one hand, as well as on the field of sickness and health care. Erasmus University Rotterdam has bundled its education and research in three domains in which the university has a national and international reputation to maintain:

- Economics and Management;
- Medicine and Health Sciences;
- Law, Culture and Society.

The Law School

* International orientation of curriculum and research

* Interdisciplinary approach

* Excellent education in the city of Rotterdam - a modern metropolis featuring the largest port in Europe and home to over 160 nationalities

The Program

Erasmus School of Law offers four Master's programmes in English:

Master's in Commercial Law

Company law, labour law: shareholders' rights, workers' rights. What's the impact of EU law? What happens in the boardroom? International business contracts are the focus in this top-notch programme.

Master's in International and European Public Law

Assess the impact of these two spheres on national legal orders, and on the promotion, e.g., of rights and accountability. Analyse changes, and go on to a career in public affairs or the academy.

Master's in Business, Corporate and Maritime Law

Globalisation and the increasing integration of world markets places new demands and challenges on law practitioners. Lawyers have to interact between national and international regulatory environments and negotiate and structure business transactions across countries. If you are a lawyer who is interested in this dynamic international world, you can pursue your ambitions with an LL.M. in Business, Corporate and Maritime Law.

European Master of Law and Economics

The European Master of Law and Economics is a joint programme organised by the Erasmus Mundus EMLE Consortium, of wich seven European universities and one non-European university are full-members. For this programme a separate brochure and application form is available. The European Master of Law and Economics is a joint programme organised by the Erasmus Mundus EMLE Consortium, of wich seven European universities and one non-European university are full-members.

The Faculty

The teaching staff consists of professors with a strong international orientation. Due to their professional and educational experiences around the world, the teaching staff at Erasmus School of Law has first hand knowledge on their area of expertise.

Entry Requirements

For Commercial Law and International and European Public Law:
- law degree and TOEFL 90/IELTS 6,5
- letter of motivation and letters of recommendation

For Business, Corporate and Maritime Law:
- law degree that gives access to the judicial profession
- TOEFL 90/IELTS 6.5
- letters of motivation and recommendation

For EMLE:
please see: www.emle.org

Please visit: Requirementsfor more information on the admission requirements.

Application Procedure

The deadline for application is 1 May of the year of enrollment. N.B. If you are applying for a scholarship such as NFP or Huygens, the deadline for application is 1 December of the year of enrollment. Applications submitted after the indicated deadline will only be reviewed after approval of the relevant programme director. After admission, you will have to go through a number of administrative formalities. The LL.M. Office has to collect all required documents to apply for your visa and arrange suitable accommodation. Therefore, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.


Application forms must be returned to :

Erasmus University Rotterdam
LL.M. Office, Room L5-069
PO Box 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam
the Netherlands.

Information about the application procedure and application forms can be found on: How to apply

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fee 2011-2012

Commercial Law and International and European Public Law
EU/EEA students: EUR 1713
non EU/EEA students: EUR 9950

Business, Corporate and Maritime Law:
All students: EUR 11950

European Master in Law and Economics:
EU/EEA: EUR 4500
Third Country: EUR 8500

Financial Aid

There are several scholarship programmes for students who are not able to (fully) finance the Erasmus LL.M. Programmes from private resources. The European Commission awards special Erasmus Mundus Scholarships to students for the EMLE programme.

For information about scholarships offered in your country, please visit the website www.grantfinder.nl or www.emle.org.

Location

The city offers a wide selection of cafés and restaurants with an international cuisine. As a university city, there are a number of cafés especially for students. Students from all continents come together in these cafés to converse and drink beer. Art lovers know Rotterdam for its museums, like Boymans van Beuningen and de Kunsthal. For those who love modern architecture, Rotterdam has everything to offer. -- including the striking cube houses, the Weena area - with the modern headquarters of an international insurance company - and the Rotterdam library.

Given its unique, central location, Rotterdam has developed into the largest commercial port in the world. It is a centre for trade, industry and services. Many international companies like Shell and Unilever have their headquarters and their branches in Rotterdam. Among them are several of the most prestigious law firms in the world. Rotterdam is an international city par excellence.

With ample public transport, Amsterdam, The Hague and Antwerp are less than an hour away. If you want to see more of Europe - London, Brussels, Berlin and Paris are within a few hours reach. Europe is yours!

Accommodation

Erasmus University Rotterdam has outsourced the temporary housing to Short Stay. Short Stay is a department of housing corporation “Stadswonen” and is specialized in letting furnished rooms and apartments. After you have been admitted, you will receive information on how to apply. If you prefer, you may also arrange housing yourself. Click here for more information about Housing.

Student Life

Rotterdam is an international city par excellence and is known for its striking modern architecture. The city has several theatres, cinemas and annual festivals. Art lovers know Rotterdam for its museums like Boymans van Beuningen and De Kunsthal. Film fans can enjoy the International Film Festival and during the summer carnival Rotterdam becomes a tropical city!

Events like the Dunya festival and the World Harbour Days further intensify the city’s liveliness. And as a university city, there are a number of cafés catering especially to students. Students from all continents come to these cafes for a drink and a chat. Please find out what Rotterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam have to offer you.

The Erasmus Programmes begin with an orientation introducing you to the campus, faculty, staff and each other. So it won’t take you long to feel right at home at the start of your Rotterdam experience! During your participation in the Programme, you can meet fellow students and lecturers at the social events organised by the Erasmus International Office.

During the Programme, you will have the possibility to go on a study trip, which will take you to the major European institutions. As well as consisting of highly interesting and educational visits, this trip is also an amazing experience to share with your fellow students.