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.

Program content
Core courses
The program consists of a total of 5 core courses:
Fall semester:

Risk in the EU (6 ECTS)
Rule of Law in the EU (6 ECTS)
Regulating Competition (6 ECTS)
Free Movement Challenges (6 ECTS)
Spring semester:

Judicial Remedies: Moot Court Course (6 ECTS)
Elective Courses
Choose two of three “Focus Courses” (12 ECTS):

Fall Semester:

Migration and Rule of Law (6 ECTS)
Spring Semester:

Competition and Market Risks (6 ECTS)
EU and Global Environmental Risks (6 ECTS)
AND

Choose at least one elective course from this broad list of options (6 ECTS):

Internship (6 ECTS)
Another of the ‘focus courses’ of this track
One of the ‘pillar courses’ of the track International Law and Global Governance
One of these pre-approved electives:
International Labour Law and Globalization;
Governance and Law;
Governance and Politics;
Governance and Economics;
Good Governance
Nature Conservation: role of International Law
A course from another TLS Master’s programme, subject to prior approval
Master’s thesis
The main objective of the Master's thesis is the production of a fully-fledged thesis on a particular topic.

The thesis 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.

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.

• 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