Study abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Most popular universities for Public Law.

Are you thinking of studying Public Law, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Public Law in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ('VU Amsterdam') is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. The university offers over 170 English-taught programmes at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level to more than 24,000 students from all over the world. Students and staff of 84 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community.
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University of Amsterdam

The UvA's quality assurance system serves a number of important purposes. The UvA's key priorities may change to reflect new external requirements. The UvA's quality assurance system is designed to ensure that the University maintains best practices and continually assesses whether there is a need for improvement or adjustment.
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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)

KIT Royal Tropical Institute  is an independent centre of expertise, education, intercultural cooperation and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. 
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Most popular Public Law programmes for international students in Amsterdam

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Public Law degree in Amsterdam.

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2 PhD Positions and 1 Postdoc in Migration Law and Human Rights

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

This project, entitled “Border Policies and Sovereignty. Human rights and the right to life of irregular migrants”, investigates the relationship between, on the one hand, the shift in European migration policies from migration control to migration management, a trend beginning around 1990, and, on the other hand, the sharply increased number of irregular migrants dying on their way to Europe
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Children's Rights

University of Amsterdam

The programme in Children's Rights is a track of the Master's programme in International Development Studies. It offers international and Dutch students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their knowledge of issues related to international children's rights.
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Law in Society

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The Law in Society Bachelor’s programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is unique – you won’t find law taught this way anywhere else. Instead of the traditional approach to public, private and criminal law, this programme starts with real societal problems and looks at how different legal perspectives can be applied. 
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International and European Law - Public International Law

University of Amsterdam

The International and European Law - Public International Law from University of Amsterdam introduces students to the core areas of general international law, including sources, international responsibility, international organisations, and human rights. 
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International Criminal Justice

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

This International Criminal Justice course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is the first of its kind to take multidisciplinary approach to the challenges that emerge in the field of international criminal justice. 
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Philosophy of Law and Governance

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The master specialisation Philosophy of Law and Governance from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is designed especially for bachelors in Law with an interest in the foundations of contemporary Western systems of positive law. 
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PhD researcher for project on ‘interactions between freedom of expression, the internet, and the European Union’

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

A PhD researcher is sought to investigate the relationship between freedom of expression, the internet, and the European Union. Cross-border internet expression raises numerous issues of law, policy and politics, and begs questions about the most effective, practical, legitimate and desirable forms of transnational internet and speech regulation, and whether the EU should or can be part of these solutions.
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Columbia Summer Program in American Law (Summer Programme)

University of Amsterdam

The Columbia Summer Program is a cooperation between Columbia University Law School, Leiden University Law School and the University of Amsterdam Law School.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Public Law

Public Law degrees teach legal aspects connected to the interaction between individuals and the three branches of a state: executive, legislative, and judiciary. A big part of studying Public Law at top law schools worldwide is becoming familiar with Constitutional Law, but also Administrative, Tax, and Criminal Law. Popular Public Law careers include working as lawyers or solicitors in the public legal system.

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