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Master - full-time

Energy and Climate Law

Today, the energy sector is changing as a result of climate change concerns, technological innovation and digitalization. Our specialized programme presents the main legal principles of energy markets and explains how climate law affects the energy sector, with the EU often used as an example in comparison with other jurisdictions around the globe.

Official detailed information on the programme can be found here.

This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages here for further details.

The LLM Energy and Climate Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label Energy and Climate Law (66829).

Facts & Figures
Degree
LLM in Energy and Climate Law
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 ECTS)
Croho code
66829
Language of instruction
English
Start
September
Faculty
Law
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Why study this programme in Groningen?
For current information about this programme, please visit here.
Programme
Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
Economics of Regulation (6 EC)
Energy Law and Policy (6 EC)
Seminar in Energy and Climate Law (6 EC)
Climate Law (6 EC)
Energy Market Law (6 EC)
European Environmental Law in a Global Context (6 EC, optional)
International Environmental Law (6 EC, optional)
Law in Practice (6 EC)
Master's thesis (12 EC)
Energy Investment and Trade Law (6 EC)

Curriculum

Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this programme. Like all masters, this programme is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is optional

More information about studying abroad can be found on www.rug.nl/law/lep.

Entry requirements

Transfer options

Transferring from...

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
International and European LawUniversity of GroningenNo additional requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

LLB or equivalent
knowledge minimum

Basic knowledge in the field of European law plus elementary knowledge of public international law
grade average

On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).
language test

For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

reference letter

For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

(motivation-) letter

For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

other admission requirements

Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Selection procedure

This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages here for further details.

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202501 September 2025
EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

LLB or equivalent
knowledge minimum

Basic knowledge in the field of European law plus elementary knowledge of public international law
grade average

On top of providing the Admissions Board with transcripts and diplomas, students should have an equivalent minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 7/10 (Dutch grading scale).
language test

For more details about language requirements please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

reference letter

For further details about letter of reference please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

(motivation-) letter

For more details about motivation letter please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

other admission requirements

Curriculum vitae. For further information please check: https://bit.ly/2Ho7gkM

Selection procedure

This is a selective LLM, see Faculty pages here for further details.

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202501 September 2025
EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202501 September 2025
Tuition fees
NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2024-2025€ 2530full-time
non-EU/EEA2024-2025€ 20800full-time

Practical information for:

Dutch studentsInternational students
After your studies

Job prospects

You can read more about career prospects for graduates here.
Research

Research

The Law Faculty has established Centres of Expertise in order to let society at large benefit from our knowledge. A Centre of Expertise consists of a group of researchers with a specific legal knowledge, and the Centre's purpose is to distribute scientific knowledge to stakeholders outside the academic community and organise partnerships with these stakeholders. Our Centres of Expertise reflect specific fields of expertise currently available in the Law Faculty.

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If you come across questions with regard to your programme, study progress, your way of studying, personal circumstances, etc., you can go to the International Office for guidance. All conversations are treated confidentially.

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