Master of Laws (LL.M) at University of Antwerp

• 2-year full-time programme in English, offering case-oriented courses in a modular setup within a broad range of legal fields.
• Ranked 50th in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings table for law subjects , and 22nd in the 2019 Young University Rankings.
• Antwerp is the world’s third most ethnically diverse city, a small metropolis that has a rich and pleasant sociocultural setting to offer, which nicely reflects its student diversity.
• Programme currently comprises 17 nationalities enrolled in the full programme.
• Option to study abroad for one semester at one of our privileged partner universities.

Start: September

Application deadline:
EEA national: half May
Non-EEA national: End of February

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Content

Year one

• A common first semester with fixed mandatory courses and methodological research and communication skills (30 ECTS credits).
• The courses are focused on the foundations of International and European law, to create a level playing field for students and prepare them for the subsequent semester modules of 18 ECTS credits each. In the second semester of year one, the student chooses one of the modules ‘European Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights’, ‘Sustainable Development and Global Justice’ and ‘Commercial Transactions & Disputes’’.
• The student also writes a research proposal (3 ECTS credits) for the Master’s dissertation in year two and engages in a legal clinic (9 ECTS credits).

Year two

• In the first semester of year two, the student chooses one of the modules ‘Commercial Transactions: Rights & Governance’ and ‘Diversity and Law’, or opts for a semester abroad.
• In the second semester of year two, the student chooses one of the modules ‘European Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights’, ‘Sustainable Development and Global Justice’ and ‘Private and Business Law’, or opts for a semester abroad.
• During year two the student writes and defends the Master’s dissertation (18 ECTS credits).
• During the programme the student takes one or two elective courses (for a total of 6 ECTS credits) in Antwerp or abroad.

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Master of Laws (LL.M) at University of Antwerp: Career

The programme targets lawyers who wish to work in an international environment such as internationally oriented law firms, international organisations, international civil society and multinational enterprises.

The programme gives ample attention to research skills. Excellent graduates may develop research through a PhD and possibly pursue a career in academics.

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Master of Laws (LL.M) at University of Antwerp: Admission

You need an academic bachelor’s degree in Law.

You are required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

It is possible to apply while you are in the final year of your academic bachelor programme.

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Laws (LL.M) - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Biology: Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration
		Biology: Global Change Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		China-EU Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)

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Why this university?

Let our students tell you why!

Blake Alexander Simmons (USA) - M.Sc. in Biology – Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration
“This study programme can be considered as pretty international, since almost half of my fellow students are from abroad. I think it’s a great enrichment if you have so much different knowledge and many points of view around. This study experience will certainly make me a better biologist.”

Cyril France (Ghana) - M.Sc. in Development Evaluation and Management
“The study programme is well structured and followed by students from all over the world, which brings a lot of diversity in the classroom.”

Julia Port (Germany) – M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
“Compared to other European programmes on infectious and tropical diseases, UAntwerp offers courses on broader subject areas such as public health, healthcare, statistics and epidemiology.”

Juliana Pinheiro Maia (Brazil) - M.Sc. in Applied Economic Sciences: Business Administration
“The cases we cover are international and not only considered from a European point of view. The teaching level is very high and the system itself is tough, since there is only one exam at the end of each term.”

Phui San Cheong (Malaysia) – M.Sc. in Computer Science: Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
“The course is quite challenging. The Lecturers expect a lot from the students, so it’s important that you have the required academic background before starting your studies here.”

Slaviša Milovanovi? (Serbia) – M.Sc. in Physics
“UAntwerp has one of the most productive research groups and finest experts.”

Zeynep Savran (Turkey) – M.Sc. in Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
“The thing I like the most in Belgium is how respectful people are for each other, regardless religion or political ideology, for instance. They have respect for diversity, I would say.”

Read all testimonials at: www.uantwerp.be/internationaldegreestudent/testimonials

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