FACULTÉ DE DROIT ET DE CRIMINOLOGIE /
FACULTY OF LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY
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MASTERS DE SPÉCIALISATION EN DROIT INTERNATIONAL ET DROIT EUROPÉEN
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DETAILED PROGRAM
• Advanced Master in International Law:
• Advanced Master in European Law:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The LL.M. programs in International Law and European Law are open to students holding a
university degree normally worth 300 ECTS.
Applicants must hold a Belgian LL.B. («Master en droit»), an equivalent law degree from a
foreign country or a university diploma bearing significant law content (in particular in the
field of international and European law).
As the admission in the LL.M. programs is selective, priority will be given to students with
performance in previous university studies.
The LL.M. programs may be adjusted for professionals already pursuing a career in a
European or international institution, an NGO, etc.
More information:
• Advanced Master in International Law:
• Advanced Master in European Law:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application deadlines:
• For Belgian residents: September 15th
• For EU citizens not residing in Belgium: August 31st
• For Non-EU citizens: April 30th
More information:
TUITION FEES
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In certain cases, the university grants a limited amount of scholarships to students who
wish to enrol in postgraduate studies.
Alternatively, grants may be provided by the Belgian Ministry of Cooperation.
• Information on grants and financing:
DURATION AND SCHEDULE
The duration of the program is one academic year (60 ECTS).
Courses start by mid-September and finish by mid-May.
Holidays are scheduled during Christmas and Easter.
Exam periods take place in January, June, and, if necessary, September.
LOCATION
Most courses are taught in the Law Faculty on the campus of Louvain-La-Neuve.
Some classes take place in Brussels.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Lectures are given in French or in English, which are the main languages used in
International and European Institutions. Therefore, a good command of French and at least
a passive knowledge of English are required.
It is strongly recommended that students who do not have
a good command of French
language follow French courses in their country of origin before arriving in Belgium,
or immediately after their arrival in Louvain-la-Neuve and before the beginning of the
academic year.
