Maastricht University - Faculty of Law (FL)
Maastricht University - Faculty of Law (FL)
Maastricht University was founded in 1976, making it one of the youngest universities in the Netherlands. It is home to 16,000 students, nearly half of them international, and is renowned for its innovative teaching methods and multidisciplinary approach.
Academic highlights
The Faculty of Law (FL), was founded in 1981 with 90 students. It now has 2,500 students, of which about 600 are masters students. It is a pioneer in small-scale teaching and teaching of skills. At Maastricht all courses are taught in small groups and with use of innovative teaching methods, allowing for a unique learning experience in tutorials, moot courts and 21st century technology. The Faculty has six departments: private law, public law, international and European law, criminal law and criminology, foundations and methods of law, and tax law.
Location
Maastricht is located in the south-east of the Netherlands, about 220km from Amsterdam. The University is located in buildings across the city centre. Many of these buildings were abandoned before they were acquired by the University. FL is situated in a former provincial government building in the city centre.
Did you know?
Maastricht actually is the birthplace of the European Union. In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed by members of the European Community, which led to the foundation of the European Union. The Maastricht Treaty is one of two treaties that form the constitutional basis of the EU.
Language of Instruction | Dutch, English (limited in some areas) | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous round cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 61% WAM | |||||
Eligibility | Law students: 48 credits completed by the end of the semester in which you apply | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 1-2 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia only | |||||
Agreement Scope | Law | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
To view information on units offered, search Course Finder. You may also find Course offer a useful resource.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
Academic Calendar
FL 'Autumn' Semester (Monash Semester 2): late August to late January
FL 'Spring' Semester (Monash Semester 1): early February to late July
Law | Legal studies |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
Maastricht Housing is the official housing agency for Maastricht University, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and the Jan van Eyck Academy. This one platform combines all the student housing offers in Maastricht
Most exchange students book their room online at the UM Guesthouse for the duration of their stay. UCM strongly advises students to book a room as soon as you know you are coming to Maastricht.
The University provides further information on the Living in Maastricht web page.
Visas
As a general rule, if you are from outside EU/EAA countries and plan to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, you will need to apply for an entry visa (MVV - Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) and/or a residence permit (VVR - Verblijfsvergunning). The residence permit is the document required for students to stay and study in the Netherlands legally. Both the entry visa and residence permit are issued by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). For more information on visas, please refer to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherland in Australia website.
Maastricht University also provide some advice on visas, which can be found on their Visa and Residence Permit website.
Health and insurance
Non-Dutch students are required by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) to have health insurance while living and studying in the Netherlands. When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. Maastricht University requires you to check if you have sufficient insurance.
Orientation and extra-curricular
The University offers an airport pickup service, a compulsory welcome day, and to help you settle in, a buddy program. For more information, visit the Welcome web page. There are also alot of student associations that you can join during your time there, including social clubs, sports clubs and music clubs.
As an exchange student, you are also encouraged to take advantage of the Dutch language courses available during the semester.
Cost of living
Maastricht on the Expatistan site (this is a website external to the University and intended to be indicative only).
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
You can only study units from FL, you cannot study units from multiple faculties of Maastricht University.
In order to be eligible, you need to have completed at least 48 Monash credit points of Law units by the end of the semester in which you apply.
NOTE: Maastricht University - Faculty of Law will not be open for applications for the Semester 1 2024 round, due to an imbalance in the number of students sent and received between our institutions. Applications will reopen for the Semester 2 2024 round.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.
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