International Business Law: Trade and Investment-Master at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

What the program is

The International Business Law: Trade and Investment Master’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a one-year English-taught programme focusing on international trade and investment law in the context of globalisation. It examines the legal, commercial, environmental, and societal challenges faced by businesses, investors, governments, and international organisations in the global economy.

Study structure and requirements

The programme addresses issues including environmental damage, human rights violations, labour exploitation, liability, and the development of trade and investment law. It considers how legal frameworks can connect economic prosperity with societal and environmental progress. Tuition for 2026/2027 is €2,694 per year for EU/EEA students; non-EU/EEA and institutional tuition fees are not provided. The programme has September intakes in 2027, 2028, and 2029.