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Ready to tackle global legal issues and human rights?

Understand the complexities of international and European migration law

Migration law is at the heart of many urgent legal and political debates. Who has the right to cross borders to work, study, or reunite with family? When is a state obliged to provide asylum? What legal protections exist for undocumented migrants? And how do international and European frameworks shape migration governance and national policies?

From a Syrian refugee seeking protection, to an American reuniting with family in Europe, or an Indian professional working for an international company. All face complex legal systems where international law, human rights and domestic law intersect.

The Master’s track International Migration and Refugee Law (IMRL) addresses these pressing challenges by examining the interplay between international, European and national law.

Are you ready to explore the legal dimensions of migration with both academic depth and societal relevance? Then this Master’s track at VU Amsterdam is the right choice.

Are you considering the Master’s in Law, but not yet sure which specialisation suits you best? Explore the other tracks and find your perfect match at VU Amsterdam.

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Law in action

This one-year, full-time Master’s programme is unique because it:

  • Is taught by leading international experts from a multidisciplinary perspective, encouraging you to engage not only with the legal, but also with the political, social and philosophical dimensions of migration.
  • Provides practical experience and hands-on legal training through moot courts, internships and the Migration Law Clinic.
  • Offers a diverse and motivated international student community, together with a supportive learning environment in small, interactive classes where you work closely with academics and peers.
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