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6 Best Law Universities in the Netherlands

Of the 6 Law universities in the Netherlands, Erasmus University Rotterdam ranks highest at #140 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Hogeschool van Amsterdam (#15 in Netherlands) and Hogeschool Utrecht (#16 in Netherlands). The universities on this list offer 7 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities 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).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

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

Which is the best university in the Netherlands for Law?

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 many public universities offer Law in the Netherlands?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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