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7 Best Law Programs in the Netherlands

Across the Netherlands, 6 universities offer 7 Law programs, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Hogeschool van Amsterdam and Hogeschool Utrecht come first, because those universities rank highest.

1Bachelor's Degree
EU Erasmus University Rotterdam logo
QS World #140 #6 in Netherlands Netherlands

Criminologie

Erasmus University Rotterdam — The Bachelor's degree in Criminologie at Erasmus University Rotterdam provides a comprehensive insight into the complexities of crime, criminal behavior, and societal res...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 jarenDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
4Bachelor's Degree
HU Hogeschool Utrecht logo
#16 in Netherlands Netherlands

HBO-Rechten

Hogeschool Utrecht — The HBO-Rechten program at Hogeschool Utrecht offers a comprehensive overview of Dutch and European law, equipping students with the essential legal knowledge and practic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Law
5Bachelor's Degree
OU Open University of the Netherlands logo
#18 in Netherlands Netherlands

Bachelor Rechtsgeleerdheid

Open University of the Netherlands — The Bachelor Rechtsgeleerdheid (Law) program offered by the Open University of the Netherlands is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of legal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
2025-2026Intake
Law
6Bachelor's Degree
HL Hogeschool Leiden logo
#19 in Netherlands Netherlands

HBO-Rechten

Hogeschool Leiden — The HBO-Rechten (Bachelor of Law) program at Hogeschool Leiden offers a comprehensive overview of the legal field, equipping students with essential knowledge and practic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
sept 2027Intake
Law
7Master's Degree
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Master Fiscaal Recht (deeltijd)

Nyenrode Business University — Master Fiscaal Recht (deeltijd)The Master Fiscaal Recht (Tax Law) program at Nyenrode Business University is designed for professionals who wish to deepen their understan...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
September and FebruaryIntake
Law

How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Erasmus University Rotterdam at #140 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Erasmus University Rotterdam is cited most (12,853,000 citations).

What the courses look like

By level: 6 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 86% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (86% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (71% of courses with a stated intake). Hogeschool van Amsterdam offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Law in the Netherlands?

Erasmus University Rotterdam (QS World #140), Hogeschool van Amsterdam (#15 in Netherlands) and Hogeschool Utrecht (#16 in Netherlands) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Law course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Law courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 86% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Law courses in the Netherlands?

Hogeschool van Amsterdam, with 2, ahead of Hogeschool Utrecht (1).

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