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Welcome to Tilburg Law School 03

Studying for your Master’s in a foreign country – it is bound to

Economic, cultural, political and social developments all inform your

Tilburg Law School

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be one of the most formative and enriching times of your life.

learning. Why? Because that’s how the law operates in practice.

Good reasons to choose Tilburg Law School

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At Tilburg Law School, you can expect this, and more – an outstanding

Learning at Tilburg takes university-level education in a whole new

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education leading to a degree recognised by institutions and organisations

direction. Small classes, approachable and accessible faculty, more

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worldwide. More one-on-one time with senior faculty members than

individual attention, direction, guidance, and mentoring, and outstan-

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most other programmes of their calibre. And all at one welcoming and

ding support facilities. Our goal is to ensure you personally get the most

LLM Research Master in Law

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collegial university campus on the fringes of a historic and picturesque

out of your Master’s education. And of course, student life.

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European town.

Welcome to Tilburg Law School

Admission and Application

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Contact us

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International students find Tilburg a great home away from home, a Tilburg Law School is one of the leading law schools in Europe. It was

compact and atmospheric campus where you often see the same faces

ranked number 1 in Europe and 7 worldwide in a recent survey by

every day. And it’s just a short bike ride from the beautiful city of

the Social Sciences Research Network. Six English-taught Master’s

Tilburg: a genuine university town brimming with bars, cafes, shops,

programmes are offered by the school to an international cohort of

and with a full line-up of events.

students all of whom choose Tilburg for their Master’s in a variety of branches of the law.

In this brochure, you will find an overview of all our Master’s programmes.

We hope you will find one that fits your needs.

Our motto at Tilburg University is ‘Understanding

I look forward to welcoming you personally to Tilburg Law School.

Society’. At Tilburg Law School, we translate this

Warmest regards,

to ‘Understanding law and society’. Academic depth

Professor Randall Lesaffer

within the various fields of

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law and a rigorous focus on research methodology are taught within the context of multi-dimensional, multi-faceted reality.

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Tilburg Law School

Good reasons to choose Tilburg Law School individual learning. Our unique student-centred teaching approach

One of the best law schools in Europe, and you can join us

A social, communal, environmental and global outlook on law

means that with the personal support of top scholars, you’ll acquire the

Tilburg Law School is consistently and increasingly benchmarked for the

At Tilburg we espouse the philosophy that law plays a major hand in

Netherlands and Europe for both its educational programmes and

tools to solve issues and devise solutions effectively and independently.

excellence of its Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in law. As our

making for a better, fairer, more sustainable society. Pressing global issues

research, and receives outstanding peer reviews by students and staff

You’ll have an outstanding start to your career – because success in the

reputation grows, so will the strength of your credential in the eyes of

form the backdrop to learning – issues from aging, individualisation

– all of whom have experienced the quality of our education first-hand.

real world depends on your ability to do precisely this.

future employers worldwide.

and religious differences to climate change and poverty. Thus Tilburg

• No. 1 in Law in Europe and no. 7 worldwide

University’s slogan, Understanding Society.

Founded in 1963, Tilburg Law School has rapidly carved a place for

But most importantly, they redefine didactic concepts, by focusing on

itself among the leading law schools in the Netherlands and Europe.

The school is consistently ranked among the top law institutes in the

What is behind our reputation? Like every successful institution: good

Programmes

people. Ten different departments fall under the auspices of Tilburg Law

We offer the following Master’s programmes in law, all fully taught

School, whose dedicated academics apply themselves each day to

in English:

generating new knowledge and educating our students in their specific

• LLM International Business Law

knowledge fields.

• LLM International and European Labour Law

(Social Sciences Research Network, SSRN 2010); • No. 1 in Law in the Netherlands (Elsevier Magazine 2009 and Keuzegids Hoger Onderwijs 2009); • No. 1 in legal research in the Netherlands (Dutch national assessment of legal research 2010).

A picturesque campus where you’ll feel at home It is an impression many students have when they first visit Tilburg University: with beautiful grounds and a compact layout, it’s easy to feel

• LLM International and European Public Law

at home at this university – along with hundreds of other international

Each year, these faculty members raise the bar in both their research

• LLM Law and Technology

students who call Tilburg their home away from home.

and teaching. Devising better teaching methodology and materials.

• LLM Research Master in Law

Producing novel and applicable new insights through cross-disciplinary

• Advanced LLM in European and International Taxation

High staff-to-student ratio You’re never an anonymous face in the back of a lecture theatre at

collaborative research. Passing their enthusiasm for new ideas on to young researchers, and to our students. They create an authentic

All our Master’s programmes are accredited by the Accreditation

Tilburg. With a high staff-to-student ratio, you will find our faculty

academic environment characterised by dialogue, debate, questioning,

Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), and all exhibit

members know you by name, and support you all the way to graduation.

and intellectual challenge.

the hallmarks of excellence that allow them to complete not only with

Tilburg faculty are accessible and interested – in you and your education.

European universities, but with the best universities in the world.

It is inspired thinking that is responsible for the innovative design of our Master’s programmes. They cover an incredible variety of subjects, delve deeply into the various subject areas, and are smartly and clearly structured and organised.

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LLM International Business Law Programme structure and core courses

International Business Law (IBL) – one of the most complex, fastest-

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changing and fascinating areas of law today. Its all new territory and,

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International Business Law

A rich and varied curriculum includes compulsory courses, such as

with the rules of the game new and evolving, a fascinating area in which

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Business Associations and Business Contracts, but also electives, such

to pursue your legal career.

Length of programme

One year

as Intellectual Property Law and Comparative Corporate Governance,

Study mode

Full-time

so you can start to shape your own area of expertise. All courses mix

The LLM International Business Law offers in-depth knowledge of the

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Master of Laws (LLM)

practice and theory, include skill development opportunities that

key areas within the field of international business law. But learning is

Education On-campus only (no distance learning),

lectures, tutorials, group-work, research,

much broader. You learn law within the dynamic context of real-world

simulate the transactions you will encounter as a business lawyer.

application, where economic, financial and social forces interplay.

and writing assignments

Core courses

Teaching methods have a strong practical bent, ensuring you acquire

Language of instruction

English

Banking and Securities Regulation

the personal and professional skills to operate in a high-level business

Exams

Written, papers, presentations

European Competition Law

environment.

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International Business Law I

Bachelors

International Business Law II

A core team of senior, internationally reputated law faculty teach the

Scholarships available

Yes

International Company Law

programme. All widely published researchers in the fields of corporate

English Proficiency

TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5

Legal Negotiation Workshop

law, finance, international business law, and competition law, their

Start

September 2011

Master’s Thesis

various research activities at Tilburg Law School, as well as the

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Economics Centre (TILEC) and the Centre for Company Law (CCL),

Career prospects

mean you learn from those who are breaking new ground in their fields.

Large international law firms, in-house legal departments of large firms, the civil service sector, transnational associations (both for-profit and non-profit): your degree can take you in a host of directions.

Siyuan Wang - Alumnus of International Business Law, China “Given the long history and strong culture of international trade in the Netherlands, this country is a great choice for the study of International Business Law. I was really impressed by the well-designed course structure. Courses focus on the law, but also offer basic knowledge in economics and finance which is so important for a better understanding of the international business environment. More than just traditional lectures, legal workshops and seminars are also 06

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facilitated in the programme. I really enjoyed that cooperation and interaction with classmates and professors.

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LLM International and European Public Law Programme structure and core courses

Career prospects

International and European Public Law

You can choose between two specialisations:

As a graduate of this programme, you are prepared to pursue a challenging

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• International and Human Rights Law

career in legal practice or advisory functions. You are qualified to pursue

Duration

One year

• European Union Law

posts within national and international public administration, national and

Study mode

Full-time

Interactive and individually focused learning under the guidance of

Title

Master of Laws (LLM)

international and senior teaching faculty, as well as the chance to

Education On-campus only (no distance learning),

The interplay between national, international and EU law is at the heart

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of the International and European Public Law programme – not to

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mention legal and policy debates taking place around the world everyday, making a Master’s qualification in this area so relevant.

international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the diplomatic

Core courses

service, European and international courts, multinational enterprises,

two-semester system, lectures,

International and Human Rights Law

And you learn it all just a short distance from the two nerve centres of

seminars, tutorials

History and Theory of

Governance and Institutions

international and European public law: The Hague and Brussels.

Language of instruction

English

specialise in one of two fascinating fields, all set this programme apart.

European Union Law

International Law

of the European Union

Exams Written and oral examinations, papers,

International Law:

The EU and its Member States

The International and Human Rights Law specialisation, focuses on

presentations

Current Issues

core issues in the field of International and Human Rights Law.

Best Preparatory

Law, European Law, International

Human Rights Law

Internal Market Law

Recent developments within the preeminent international organisations

Bachelors

Relations, Politics

Human Rights: Current Issues

European Union Law:

are examined including the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the

Scholarships available

Yes

International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

English Proficiency

TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5

Protection of Minorities and

European Union Law:

You will come back to a pivotal question time and time again: how can

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September 2011 and February 2012

Indigenous Peoples

current issues II

states be made to implement, and comply with, their obligations?

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International Criminal Prosecution

European Competition Law

and advocacy.

current issues I

of Genocide, War Crimes and In the European Union Law specialisation, you will examine the functioning

Crimes against Humanity

of the EU and its decision-making processes, and the implications of

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Master’s Thesis

this for national and international legal systems. You will come to understand the European integration process from a broad perspective, beyond its purely legal aspects.

Jennifer Jun - Alumnus of International and European Public Law, South Korea/USA “The LLM programme offers a wide range of pertinent courses and allows access to a host of others through Tilburg Law School. The classes are taught by competent, often internationally-reputed professors who make a conscious effort to create a collegial and stimulating atmosphere in the classroom. The university administration and student organisations labour to integrate international students into university affairs as much as possible. In fact, it was through the kind assistance of the International Affairs Office at Tilburg Law School that I was able to find a part-time job as a student fellow at the Tilburg Institute of Comparative and Transnational Law, which turned out to be one of the most enriching and memorable experiences I had.”

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LLM International and European Labour Law While other universities offer electives in labour law, Tilburg Law School

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is the only law school on the continent offering a specific degree programme

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in International and European Labour Law.

Programme structure and core courses International and European Labour Law

The programme consists of a cluster of compulsory courses, a cluster of

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elective courses, and a Master’s thesis.

Duration

One year

The LLM International and European Labour Law provides profound

Study mode

Full-time

You will be able to take any elective course offered by Tilburg Law

knowledge in the field of labour law and social security law, at both an

Title

Master of Laws (LLM)

School with the approval of the programme director. However, two

international and European Union level. It is academically rigorous, and

Education On-campus only (no distance learning),

profiles are recommended that present a consistent choice of electives:

yet strongly oriented towards real-world application, culminating with

lectures, seminars, tutorials

business profile or governance profile.

an intensive two weeks of learning right where the critical decisions and

Language of instruction

English

debates surrounding labour law take place – in Brussels and Geneva.

Exams Written and oral examinations, papers,

Core courses

presentations

• European Labour Law and Social Policy

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• European Social Security Law

Bachelors

• International Labour Law and Globalisation

Scholarships available

Yes

• Comparative Labour Law

English Proficiency

TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5

• Sociology of Social Law

Start

September 2011 and February 2012

• Master’s Thesis

More information

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Career prospects The programme will prepare you for a wide range of legal practice,

Zeynep Gümrük - Alumnus of International and European Labour Law, Turkey

services and posts in international public administration, national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), European and international courts, multinational enterprises, and advocacy.

“I have always wanted to pursue my career in the direction of labour law. The programme at Tilburg University provides both theoretical and practical courses, taught by the most honourable law professors, who are always accessible and devote close attention to their students. But it has been much more than learning labour law in the classroom. We lived and learned labour law on two unique study trips organised to Brussels and Geneva. In Brussels, the heart of the European Union, we got the chance to learn more about European labour law. Then we were welcomed in the headquarters of the International Labour Office, Geneva, gaining more exposure to international labour law.

Not only is Tilburg University a respected and prestigious university, but Tilburg itself is a nice city. It has everything an international student could want: good transportation, shops, museums, parks, pubs and cafes.

I can honestly say that coming here was one of the best decisions of my life.”

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LLM Law and Technology The exponential rate of technological innovation is raising serious

Programme structure and core courses

Career prospects

legislative questions – and demanding smart and inventive solutions

The programme consists of 60 ECTS, of which the Master’s thesis

You’ll be qualified for a wide variety of jobs. The programme prepares

by lawyers with the right regulatory perspective. With a Master’s in

covers 18 ECTS and compulsory and elective courses the remaining

students for positions as consultants, researchers, policy-makers,

Law and Technology, you can lay claim to this area of expertise.

42 ECTS. An internship as additional preparation for the thesis is

and lawyers specialised in law and technology in various types of

recommended but not mandatory.

organisations, including large international law firms, in-house legal

Offered by the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society (TILT),

departments of large firms, the civil service (including the EC civil

the LLM Law and Technology is unique in that you can gain specialised

Core courses

knowledge in law and information and communication technology,

Innovative Technologies: Risks and Regulation

but also explore questions and issues surrounding controversial and

European Intellectual Property Law and Technology

fascinating technological developments in bio-technology, nanotech-

International and European Regulation of Biotechnology

nology, and brain and neuroscience.

Electronic Commerce: European Legal Aspects

service), and transnational associations (both for-profit and non-profit).

Privacy and Data Protection Global Technology, Ethics and Law Essentials

Cybercrime

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Law and Technology

Technology and Intellectual Property Rights Management

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Master’s Thesis

Duration

One year

Study mode

Full-time

Title

Master of Laws (LLM)

Education On-campus only (no distance learning),

two-semester system, lectures,

seminars, tutorials

Language of instruction

English

Sthefanny Avonina - Alumnus of Law and Technology, Indonesia

Exams Written and oral examinations, papers,

“Now I have experienced the programme and Tilburg University I can say that it is a perfect place to study: a comprehensive curriculum,

presentations

top class lecturers -- who are open minded, willing to help, friendly, and approachable -- friendly classmates and staff, good

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facilities, and an international environment.

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Scholarships available

Yes

English Proficiency

TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5

Start

September 2011 and January 2012

More information

www.tilburguniversity.nl/

lawandtechnology

I recommend Tilburg University as a place to study and develop yourself. And that’s not forgetting the town itself.

I have fallen in love with Tilburg: a cozy, accessible town that, amazingly, offers everything a student needs.

This one year will become a precious moment in my life.”

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LLM Research Master in Law Programme structure and core courses

Career prospects

Research Master in Law

The programme is two years for those with a Bachelor’s degree in law.

Although the emphasis in the programme is on legal research, it also

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For those who have already obtained a Master’s degree in law, there is

prepares for a career in legal practice. Around 60% of those who

analytical skills and a great interest in law research. You gain access

Duration

Two years (for LLB students)

an abridged one-year programme that focuses primarily on acquiring

successfully completed the programme have started a (PhD) research

to outstanding professors at two world-class universities from two

One year (for LLM students)

research skills.

career, 40% became legal practitioner by finding employment at law

different regions, as you’ll participate in courses in both Tilburg

Study mode

Full-time

Before you make more definite choices with respect to your research

firms and international organizations worldwide.

and Leuven.

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Master of Laws (LLM)

proposal topic and the subject of your Master thesis, you will have the

An exceptionally broad curriculum is just one of the ways this

Education On-campus only (no distance learning),

The LLM Research Master in Law is a two-year, top quality Master’s

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degree programme offered in cooperation with Leuven University

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(Belgium) and is aimed at talented Bachelor’s students with strong

lectures, tutorial groups, research, and

programme offers talented young researchers a superior academic

opportunity to explore the qualities of the different research groups and supervisors.

learning environment. Another crucial aspect is the provision of

writing assignments

faculty guidance and peer support in writing an elaborate research

Language of instruction

English

Core courses

proposal, being the basic material for an application for a PhD or

Exams

Written and oral, papers, articles,

Methods of Legal Research

another kind of research position. You will have 100% freedom in

presentations

Interdisciplinary Study of Law

selection of the topic, supervisor and research group where you will

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work on your proposal.

Bachelors

Principles of Law

Scholarships available

Yes

Judicial Lawmaking

The LLM Research Master in Law is your opportunity to contribute to

English Proficiency

TOEFL – 90 (internet based), IELTS – 6,5

Individual Research Training

the knowledge that solves societal issues, by immersing yourself in a

Start

September 2011

Joint Research Training

specialised area of your choice and learning how to conduct first-rate

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independent and critical academic legal research in that area.

Master’s Thesis

research

Bas Rombouts - Alumnus of the Research Master in Law, the Netherlands “For me, the Research Master in Law opened a broad and very rich world, in which I was and still am able to develop myself. This takes place in a small group of intelligent and active students. In addition, the programme decreased the distance to professors and teachers, which made the academic dialogue optimal. It’s a fact that the work pressure is high. However, the results of the hard work do compensate for this. A good package of courses has been set up to help students ‘think’ like researchers. Everything that has been taught in a certain way comes back in your own individual research project and makes you think deeper about your topic.”

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Advanced LLM European and International Taxation One of the only programmes in Europe focused on taxation from an

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Programme structure and core courses

international perspective, the European and International Taxation

Name Advanced LLM European and

During the autumn semester, you will take foundation courses in

programme brings together expertise from two of Europe’s leading

International Taxation

European, international and comparative taxation, take part in a moot

fiscal institutes: Leuven University in Belgium, and Tilburg University’s

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court, and get a general introduction to the five major tax systems in

Fiscal Institute Tilburg.

Duration

One year/two years part-time

Europe and the USA. Assessment is based on traditional exams.

Study mode

Full-time or part-time

During the second semester, you study special subject courses graded

It’s an advanced education that is hard to beat both for its global

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Master of Laws (LLM)

on the basis of a paper, and an LLM thesis. You don’t sit exams. Special

perspective and progressive teaching methods. In classes of no more

Education

On campus only (no distance learning),

subject courses deal with specific subjects on a comparative basis in

than fifteen students, you will debate and discuss real issues and

lectures and workshops

five different national tax jurisdictions. A different lecturer with expertise

solutions instead of theoretical principles – and with professors and

Language of instruction

English

in that particular jurisdiction teaches each course.

practitioners from the five most important tax jurisdictions.

Exams

Written, oral, papers

Best Preparatory Master’s Tax Law; Fiscal Economics

Core Courses

The one-year Advanced LLM in European and International Taxation

Scholarships

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Design and Structure of Income Tax Systems

will give you in-depth knowledge of European, international and

English Proficiency

TOEFL – 100, IELTS – 7,5

Design and Structure of Consumption Taxes

comparative taxation unlike any other programme.

Start

September 2011

International Taxation

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European Taxation Capita Selecta in European and International Taxation Introduction to World Tax Systems Moot Court Master’s Thesis

George Liasi - The Netherlands, alumnus of Advanced LLM European and International Taxation

Career prospects Our graduates can be found working in all corners of the world, applying

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“After qualifying as a Certified Accountant (ACCA) and working with PricewaterhouseCoopers for two years, I realised that Tax Law was

their knowledge in a host of different roles, including the international

the field that interested me most.

departments of international (tax) law firms, major accounting and

I compared a number of programmes and chose the Advanced LLM in European and International Taxation. Now, approaching

consulting firms, multinational companies, national tax administrations,

graduation, I can honestly say it was the best choice for me. It represents a great opportunity to specialise in the field of taxation.”

and the European Commission.

If it is your ambition to specialise in taxation, expand your network, further your professional or academic career, and

Some have even founded their own law or tax firm and are now profes-

learn in a truly international, friendly, and professional environment, the Advanced LLM in European and International

sionally solving legal problems – with the confidence of having studied

Taxation should be first on your list.”

these issues in-depth during their time at Tilburg Law School.

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Contact us

Admissions and Application Ready to invest in your future? Here you will find everything you need to

Students with a non-Dutch Bachelors degree

Choosing where to study for your Master’s is an important decision.

know about our admission requirements and how to apply. You can also

Your application as an international student with a non-Dutch Bachelor

We are always happy to help prospective students in any way we can.

contact us at any time.

degree will be individually assessed by the Tilburg Law School Admissions

Please contact us should you need to know anything more about our

Committee. Please visit the following website for the application procedure

programmes, Tilburg Law School, or life at Tilburg University.

Admissions

and online application form:

www.tilburguniversity.nl/masters

Staff of the International Affairs Office:

Our contact details are below.

In general, your application will be assessed on the basis of three main factors:

Our admission procedure usually takes around three weeks. We have a

Postal address

• Your educational background/diplomas;

rolling admissions process, which means we assess applications

Tilburg University

• Your English language skills;

throughout the year as they are submitted. You can apply any time.

International Affairs Office, Tilburg Law School

• Your motivation letter.

Deadlines for application

Montesquieu building, room M101 PO Box 90153

We select highly motivated students for our Master’s programmes.

Non-EEA member state citizens requiring a visa:

5000 LE Tilburg

We want to know that you are ready to invest the time required to

15 April 2011 (to start in September 2011)

The Netherlands

reach your potential – because we are dedicated to helping you in that

15 October 2011 (to start in January 2012) Tel: +31 13 466 31 41

process. We ask you to elaborate on why you have chosen Tilburg University for your degree in a motivation letter of no more than two

EEA member state citizens:

Fax: +31 13 466 31 43

pages (A4 format).

1 July 2011 (to start in September 2011)

Email: law.int.office@uvt.nl

1 December 2011 (to start in January 2012)

Internet:

Application procedure

Dennis Baas, Head International Affairs Office

Tessa Barten, International Affairs Officer

www.tilburguniversity.nl/law

Your application procedure will differ depending on whether you are a

Visiting address:

Dutch or non-Dutch citizen.

Warandelaan 2 5037 AB Tilburg

Dutch students

The Netherlands

Eline van Scherpenzeel, Mobility Coordinator

For directions to Tilburg University, please visit the website:

Disclaimer

If you are a Dutch student (with a Dutch diploma), please visit the following website for the application procedure: www.uvt.nl/rechten/toelatingmasters

www.tilburguniversity.nl/contact

Whilst this brochure has been prepared with great care, Tilburg University reserves the right to change without notice any programme, policies, requirements, or regulations published in this brochure.

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Tilburg

Tilburg Law School Address

PO Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands

Telephone

+31 13 466 31 41

Fax

+31 13 466 31 43

E-mail

law.int.office@uvt.nl

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