International Commercial Law
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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And this knowledge is especially important if you wish to enter a career in the field of international private law and when you are planning on becoming a lawyer working in internationally operating private firms or law firms.
This LLM programme covers:
- Specialization in (international) commercial law, especially with regard to contracts and subjects of contracts.
- The solving of (commercial) disputes when needed.
More detailed information on the programme can be found here.
Applications should be made through the ''Admission and application'' tab on this page.
The LLM International Commercial Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label International and Comparative Private Law (60603).
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locatieGroningen | |
diplomaLLM International and Comparative Private Law | |
typeregulier, 60 EC | |
start1 september | |
taalvolledig English | |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd | |
accreditatiesNVAO | |
croho-code60603 | |
heeft geen numerus fixus geen honoursprogramma |
Waarom aan de Rijksuniversiteit?
Open dagen en meeloopdagen
Studieprogramma

periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
International Contracts Law | 6 EC | ||||||||
Comparative Property Law | 6 EC | ||||||||
Seminar Contracts Law | 6 EC | ||||||||
International Commercial Dispute Settlement Law | 6 EC | ||||||||
Comparative Private International Law | 6 EC | ||||||||
Comparative Tort Law | 6 EC | ||||||||
Master's thesis | 6 EC | ||||||||
Cross-border Commercial Transactions afstuderen | 18 EC |
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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onderwijsopzet | 35% zelfstudie 45% theorie 20% praktijk |
avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, literature study, oral presentation, research, lecture, working group, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, seminarstudy guidance
If you come across questions with regard to your programme, study progress, your way of studying, personal circumstances, etc., you can go to the International Office for guidance. All discussed in these conversations is treated confidentially.study abroad
More information about studying abroad within this programme can be found on www.rug.nl/law/lep.Toelating en studiekosten

startmomenten
1 september 2018 | aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2018 wettelijk tarief : € 2060 instellingstarief : € 2060 niet-EU/EER studenten : € 14350 |
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1 september 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2019 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
toelatingseisen
cijfergemiddelde
On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).
basiskennis
basic knowledge of private law and elementary knowledge of European Law and public international law
taaltoets
- TOEFL: 92 (all sections need to be at least 21; the writing section needs to be at least 23)
- IELTS: 6.5 (all sections need to be at least 6.0; the writing section needs to be at least 6.5)
- CAE or CPE
- Applicants who are taking/have completed an English-taught bachelor programme at a Dutch research university are exempt from taking an English proficiency test.
The test scores cannot be older than two years.
vooropleiding
LLB or equivalent
reference letter
Candidates must provide one letter of reference from an academic referee who has detailed knowledge of their academic records. The reference can be emailed to the Admission Office from your referee's institutional e-mail address or uploaded in the Online Application System. The uploaded letter should be on a letterhead and signed by the referee and must contain contact details of your referee, including his or her institutional e-mail address. More information can be found at : http://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements
motivatiebrief
Applicants must send a motivation letter (max. 650 words). The letter should be written by the applicants themselves; it is not allowed to submit an (official) translation.
studie kosten
bedrag | kostenpost |
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€ 10500 | levensonderhoudper jaar |
€ 600 | studiematerialenper jaar |
€ 304 | visa/permitper jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
examination |
estimated monthly costs
bedrag | kostenpost | ||
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€ | 303 | kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
€ | 22 | internet+tv | |
€ | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
€ | 32 | telefoon | |
€ | 117 | verzekeringen | |
€ | 158 | collegegeldop basis van € 1906 per jaar | |
€ | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
€ | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
€ | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
€ | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
€ | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
€ | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
€ | 45 | overig | |
€ | 1171 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
14 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
79% | daarvan is vrouw |
5 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
100% | daarvan is vrouw |
28510 | studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
51% | daarvan is vrouw |
Op kamers in Groningen
55216 | studenten studerend |
31914 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 303 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
21 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
aan het woord: studenten en docenten


Brenda Valencia Bazalar
International Commercial Law
I consider that the high quality education of the University of Groningen has helped me not only to expand my knowledge but also to develop several skills useful for the field of researching and the analysis of cases.
When I was searching for a master, I wanted to find a programme in English specialized in Private Law that could give me an international perspective of this area. I decided to study the LLM in International and Comparative Private Law since I consider that the courses covered by this master are interesting and well structured ...
It is important to highlight that the University of Groningen has all the facilities required to study in a suitable and pleasant environment, such as internet and library services, among others which are not without relevance for the students to achieve all the challenges which imply studying in this university .
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Feiten en / studie in cijfers
deze opleiding | landelijk | |
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algemeen oordeel | 4.3 | |
inhoud | 3.9 | |
docenten | 3.8 | |
studiefaciliteiten | 4.0 | |
studielast | 3.7 | |
studiebegeleiding | 3.8 |
Studentoordelen
De Nationale Studenten Enquete is het grootschalige onderzoek van de overheid onder studenten in Nederland naar de kwaliteit van opleidingen aan hogescholen en universiteiten.In 2017 hebben meer dan 200.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
International Commercial Law aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 6 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.3 uit 5.
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