Overview

Are you ready to explore the legal dimensions of migration with both academic depth and societal relevance? Then this Law - International Migration and Refugee Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is the right choice.

Entering the job market

The master's programme is an important step in preparing for your career. The master's degree is not only a requirement for being admitted to the follow-up programmes for becoming a judge, lawyer or public prosecutor, but it is often required outside of these so-called robed professions as well. During the master's programme in Law, you will sharpen your legal skills. And through the wide selection of tracks, you will develop specialised knowledge in an area of law that appeals to you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Refugee and Family Migration Law

Migration and Legal Remedies

Legal Methodology

Philosophy of International Law and Migration

Transnational Human Rights and Globalization

Irregular Migration

EU Internal Market Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English, Dutch

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years).

You can be admitted to the programme if your degree is assessed as the equivalent of a Dutch academic Bachelor's degree in Law and if you have completed enough courses relevant to the specialization(s) which you wish to pursue.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24830 EUR / year

≈ 24830 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Law - International Migration and Refugee Law.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Entering the job market

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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