Nijmegen - Study Law in Holland

General Information

Located on a green campus in the oldest city in the Netherlands, Radboud University in Nijmegen is a welcoming, forward - looking, research-based centre of learning that covers the full range of academic disciplines.

It has excellent study facilities and a lively student culture. The town dates back to Roman times and has a rich social and cultural life, including a variety of film, theater and music venues, international festivals and sports events. Thanks to good public transport connections, all other parts of the Netherlands are easily accessible and Brussels and Paris are only a few hours away. Within the town itself, however, the best way to get around is by bicycle.

Traditionally amongst the smaller in the Netherlands, the Faculty of Law of Radboud University has a long standing reputation for quality in research, teaching, and organisation

About twenty years ago, the Faculty of Law of Radboud University Nijmegen was the first in the Netherlands to start a European Law programme. During the past decades the Faculty has built an international reputation in the field of European (competition) law, immigration law, and private law. Its approach to teaching is small-scale, personal, and interactive. Master’s students have close contact with both lecturers and fellow students, as classes are deliberately kept small. The Faculty of Law at Radboud University is rated number one in Holland for student satisfaction.

It has a truly international orientation and is part of a large network that includes more than fifty universities in Europe, the United States and Australia. All staff and students speak English.

Programmes

European Law programme at Radboud University is unique in that it not only provides a thorough understanding of European law in general, but also offers further specialization (three tracks are available):

- Track 1 - European Internal Market Law
This track offers a generalist approach with an emphasis on the concepts of European Union law. It gives you the opportunity to acquire an advanced understanding of the core issues of EU law.

- Track 2 - Human Rights and Migration Law
A unique feature of this track is that it combines human rights and immigration law courses, two areas that are among the most important in the European Union today. LL.M. students benefit from the outstanding knowledge and experience of the Centre for Migration Law.

- Track 3 - European Business Law
This track offers students the chance to become experts in the area of European business law. They benefit from the knowledge of the renowned Business and Law Research Centre. This centre combines academic excellence with the practical expertise of major companies and law firms.

There are two starting dates for the LL.M. European Law: September and February.

Testimonial

Some people know the names of their future universities even at the age of ten. Some people, like me, do not know in advance even the name of the country in which they are going to pursue their university education. They just play a roulette game and hope that Fortuna, the goddess of the fortune, will guide them in the right direction. In my case, she, through the Internet, showed me the website of Radboud University Nijmegen. Before entering in that website, I did not know much for Nijmegen and Radboud University. However, since I was eager to acquire a sound understanding of European law, the Master’s degree programme in EU Law offered by Radboud University immediately grabbed my attention.

A few months later, I was in Nijmegen. In this calm, green, and charming city, I participated in the orientation activities. I was oriented to the university, went through introductions, and listened a preliminary lecture. Everything was perfectly organized. Thanks to these activities, I was able to overcome the cultural shock that I experienced in the first days after my arrival in Nijmegen. During the orientation activities, I met many people from countries ranging from Indonesia to the United States. Having surrounded by so many new colleagues and friends, I was surprised at how quickly the time passed.

The academic year began. The quality of the education was really very high. Most of the professors are highly renowned in their fields. The communication between students and professors was highly encouraged. One should bear in mind, however, that a successful competition of the program requires many hours of hard work. I did not expect acquiring so much knowledge in a so short time. Finally, after writing a thesis dealing with the European rules on anti-dumping, I successfully graduated from Radboud University Nijmegen.
At present, I do an internship in T.M.C. Asser Institute in the Hague and write a PhD dissertation at Leiden University. My research interests include online dispute resolution, collective intelligence and law, and IT Law. During my internship and research, I use the valuable knowledge acquired during my studies at Radboud University.
Daniel Dimov