Radboud University Nijmegen

The University

Located on a green campus in the oldest city in the Netherlands, Radboud University Nijmegen is a welcoming, forward-looking, research-based centre of learning that covers the full range of academic disciplines. It has excellent study facilities and libraries, and a lively student culture. Almost all of the teaching staff are involved in both education and research. This combination offers a dual advantage: research facilities that attract the brightest and the best, and a stimulating learning environment that provides access to the latest findings. And it’s a friendly place to study: students and lecturers know each other by name. Each year around 2,000 students graduate and 185 postgraduates are awarded doctorates.

The Program

Master's programme in European Law

The scope of the programme is to suit the needs of the student wishing to acquire indepth
knowledge of European Community Law. The programme provides a sound academic basis for students considering careers in international and European legal practice. After succesfully completing the programme the student will hold a Master’s degree: LLM (Master of Laws).

The programme consists of four compulsory courses:
• European Competition Law 7 EC
• Judicial Protection in the EU 7 EC
• European Immigration Law 7 EC
• Foreign and Security Policies of the EU and other European Organisations 7 EC

and two elective courses (to be chosen from the list below, total 14 EC):
• European and Comparative Refugee Law 7 EC
• European Private Law 7 EC
• European Employment Law 7 EC
• International Criminal Responsibility 7 EC
• International Environmental Politics 7 EC
• International/European Tax Law 7 EC
• Protection of Human Rights in International Law 7 EC
• Public International Law 7 EC
• Intellectual Property: Copyright Law 7 EC

and a Master’s thesis 18 EC

The Faculty

The Faculty of Law of Radboud University Nijmegen has a long standing reputation of excellence as is demonstrated by the national rating lists. The Faculty is deliberately kept relatively small to be able to provide the student with personal academic supervision.

Over the last twenty years, the Faculty of Law has established many international links, which have resulted in interaction with more than fifty universities all over Europe, in the USA and Australia. The Faculty of Law thus has an invaluable experience of teaching in English and in catering for foreign students. The key to the international orientation of the Faculty of Law, is the department of European Law, which aims for a high standard in the approach to the study of European law.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must at least hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Law and have
proven knowledge of international and European Law. Selection criteria are based on the
quality and the level of the applicant’s undergraduate studies, as well as his or her proof of competence in the English language (e.g. TOEFL).

Start dates and deadlines
September: 1 June
February: 1 December

Application Procedure

If the conditions of admission are met, a letter should be sent to:
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Dienst Studentenzaken
Postbus 9102
6500 HC Nijmegen
The Netherlands

Phone number: 00 39 24 361 23 45
Fax number: 00 39 24 361 55 47
E-mail: balie@dsz.ru.nl

stating
• the choice of Master’s programme
and containing:
• certified copies of relevant diplomas and transcripts
• the TOEFL- test score or equivalent:
• a copy of the passport
After receiving these documents, it will be decided whether or not the student qualifies for immediate admission to the course.

The Radboud University has a policy for collecting admission fee only for the English taught masterprogrammes. Your application will not be considered without the required fee. The application fee is refundable.

More information about the application procedure:
www.ru.nl/prospectivemaster/admission/master/

Tuition and Fees

The tuition fee for the academic year 2007/2008 is €1538 for students of the EER-countries as well as for foreign students with scholarships from the Dutch government. The fee for students from other countries is € 2655.

Accommodation

An accomodation application form will be sent to the student when the student is officially accepted as a master's student.

Student Life

The town dates back to Roman times, when it was known as Novio Magus. With a population of 150,000, it has a rich social and cultural life, including a variety of film, theatre and music venues, international festivals and sports events. Nijmegen is easily accessible from all parts of the Netherlands, and, thanks to good public transport connections, cities such as Brussels and Paris are only a few hours away. Within the town itself, however, the best way to get around is by bicycle.