The Master’s in International Law and Global Governance (LLM) at Tilburg University is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
Master’s in International Law and Global Governance (LLM)
The Master’s in International Law and Global Governance (LLM) at Tilburg University is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Tilburg University is a research university located in the city of Tilburg in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and offers a range of bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. The university is known for its expertise in fields such as economics, business, psychology, and law, and is home to a number of research institutes and centers focused on these areas. Tilburg University has a strong international focus, with students from over 100 countries and partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide. It is also a member of several international research and educational networks.
Master’s in International Law and Global Governance (LLM) at Tilburg University
The scope of transnational business, migration and boundary treats have changed and affect our human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The tools we relied up on to tackle international issues were based on concrete boarders and actions of states. Today, we have to deal with the informal rules and systems that rule our world, like soft law, guidelines, and nonbinding agreements. That is why this program focusses on international law ànd global governance. This is a track of the Master's program International and European Law (LLM). Show less
Public International Law: Continuity and Transformation (6 ECTS) Research Design and Methods for Postnational Lawyers (6 ECTS) Elective courses The program offers three pillars: - International Law and International Relations - Human Rights and Human Security - Global Sustainability and Environmental Law You must take at least 1 required course in each of the three pillars (18 credits total). You may take another 2 or 3 courses in any pillar (12 or 18 credits), where you may obtain a singular specialization in one pillar (3 required courses in one pillar) or a double specialization across two pillars (2 courses in each pillar). Plus 1 elective course (6 ECTS) spent on either an elective course, a pre-approved elective course, or, with permission, a course from another department. Pillar: International Law and International Relations International Security in Historical Perspective (6 ECTS) Global Trade and Development Law (6 ECTS) History and Theory of International Law (6 ECTS) International Relations: Power, Law and Global Governance (6 ECTS) Pillar: Human Rights & Human Security Human Rights and Globalization (6 ECTS) Human Rights and Business (6 ECTS) International Criminal Law (6 ECTS) International Law and Human Security: Advanced Jus ad Bellum and Jus in Bello (6 ECTS) Pillar: Global Sustainability and Environment Law International Environmental Law (6 ECTS) Nature Conservation: Role of International Law and European Law in Protecting Wildlife (6 ECTS) Climate Change Law (6 ECTS) Law, Technology, and the Environment (6 ECTS) (Pre-approved) Optional courses Governance and Law (6 ECTS) Governance and Politics (6 ECTS) Governance and Economics (6 ECTS) Good Governance (6 ECTS) International Labour Law & Globalization (6 ECTS) Master’s thesis The main objective of the Master's thesis is the production of a fully-fledged thesis on a particular topic. This entails a number of research and writing tasks and also includes the oral defense of the thesis after it is finalized.
Watch a trial lecture Do you want to experience what a lecture of this Master's program is like? Watch the recording of a lecture and get an impression what to expect.
Tilburg University is a public research university located in Tilburg, Netherlands. It was founded in 1927 and is known for its strong economics programs. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as economics, law, social sciences, humanities, and theology. Tilburg University is known for its research in fields such as economics, law, management, and social and behavioral sciences.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
