Law and Politics of International Security-Master at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

What the program is

The Master’s programme in Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a multidisciplinary programme combining law and politics with a focus on international security. It explores the political context of law and how legal frameworks influence political decisions, with topics including war and peace, terrorism, human rights, and criminal law.

Study structure and requirements

The programme is taught in English and awards a Master of Laws. It has a duration of 1 year. The source lists English-language requirements including Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English at B2, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at C2, IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum scores of 6.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, or TOEFL scores of 580 paper-based, 237 computer-based, or 93 internet-based. Tuition for EU/EEA students is €2,694 for 2026/2027.