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6 Best Public Law Universities in the Netherlands

Erasmus University Rotterdam tops our list of 6 Public Law universities in the Netherlands 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.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Erasmus University Rotterdam at #140 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Erasmus University Rotterdam has the largest research record in this group, with 12,853,000 citations and an h-index of 964.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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 Public 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 many public universities offer Public Law in the Netherlands?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Law course take in the Netherlands?

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

When do Public 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 Public Law courses in the Netherlands?

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

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