Netherlands · Master's
Maastricht University
LLM European Law School
Maastricht University
Course Overview
Maastricht University's LLM in European Law (the European Law School programme) is taught from the city where the Maastricht Treaty founded the European Union — a uniquely fitting home for the study of EU law. The one-year English-taught LLM covers EU constitutional and institutional law, the internal market, competition law, EU external relations, and the interaction of European and national legal orders, delivered through Maastricht's renowned Problem-Based Learning method in small, interactive tutorial groups.
Sri Lankan applicants — law graduates interested in EU and international business law — choose Maastricht for: a top-ranked European law school, English-medium delivery, a one-year completion, and the Netherlands' standout 1-year orientation visa (zoekjaar). Maastricht sits at the heart of Europe (a short trip from Brussels and the EU institutions). The LLM suits those targeting EU and international law practice, international organisations, compliance and regulatory roles, and academia.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB / equivalent) with good standing; some tracks accept strong cognate degrees with relevant law content.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with LLB degrees from Colombo, Open University, and accredited programmes are competitive.
- check_circle A motivation letter aligned with EU / European law interests.
- check_circle Application via Studielink plus the Maastricht portal; certified, translated transcripts.
- check_circle Two references where requested.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and examined entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €18,000 | Rs. 6,210,000 |
| Living Expenses in Maastricht (12 months) | €11,400 | Rs. 3,933,000 |
| Student Visa + Health Insurance + Establishment | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Books & Materials | €600 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €31,200 | Rs. 10,764,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
The Netherlands offers a 1-year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa to non-EU graduates, converting to a Highly Skilled Migrant visa once employed (€2,801/month under-30 grad rate). Maastricht European Law graduates work in EU and international law firms, the EU institutions and agencies, regulatory and compliance roles, international organisations, and consultancies across Europe. Sri Lankan returnees route into international and corporate law, compliance and regulatory roles, international organisations, and academia. Note: practising law in Sri Lanka requires Bar admission — an LLM is a specialist academic qualification.
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