LL.M. in International and European Law at Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Academic Requirements

A selection of 40 students from all over the world are admitted annually, after a careful selection process. The Master in International and European Law is in the terminology of the Bologna European educational area a post-graduate "Master after Master" programme. Students are eligible to apply when they have completed their study of law and have received, in accordance with the requirements in their host country, a final law degree that provides access to the legal profession or to the qualifying exams for admission to the Bar. The equivalence of foreign degrees will be decided by the Academic Board of the Programme. Students are selected on the basis of their academic qualifications, as well as their work experience as shown by their study results and recommendations.

Language Requirement

The language of instruction of the programme is English. Non-native English speakers need to provide proof of knowledge of English:

• TOEFL-test [min. score 233 (computer-based) min. score 90 (internet-based) min.score 577 (paper-based)]
• IELTS: 7
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - CPE 
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - CAE (grade B)

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee (including the examination fee) for the academic year 2015-2016 has been set at 5350 EUR. The fee includes the costs for photocopies, casebooks and a study trip.

Foreign students must make their own arrangements to be covered by health insurance, valid during their stay in Belgium.

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