The International Character of Erasmus School of Law
At Erasmus School of Law (ESL), international engagement is at our heart. Our community, education, and research activities reflect a truly global outlook that connects people, ideas, and institutions across borders.
International Education
LL.M. Programs
We offer six English-taught LL.M. programs, giving students the opportunity to specialize in a range of legal disciplines while studying in an international setting.
Moot Competitions
Our students gain valuable experience abroad through exchange agreements with universities worldwide and by representing ESL in prestigious international Moot Court competitions.
Strategic Global Partnerships
Our partnerships with leading universities worldwide attract outstanding students and foster international collaboration. Notable examples include our cooperation with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU), which offers a pathway for Chinese students to enter the LL.M. in Maritime and Transport Law, and our double-degree programme (NUS exchange+) with the National University of Singapore (NUS), where students earn an LL.M. from both institutions.
ESL also actively participates in Erasmus+ KA171 projects, securing funding for joint initiatives with global partners. Past collaborations include Moldova State University and the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. Since 2025, a new agreement with Universidad Externado de Colombia promotes staff and student exchanges between the two institutions.
Worldwide Partnerships
European Joint Programmes
Erasmus School of Law is proud to coordinate and participate in several renowned joint programmes. These collaborations reflect our strong European connections and commitment to high-quality, cross-border legal education. Read more about these programs:
Global Networks
Erasmus School of Law is a proud member of several international academic networks, both general and centered around specific topics. As part of Erasmus University, ESL is also part of a European Alliance together with other post-industrial cities.
Supporting International Mobility
We host about 200 international students annually, but also visiting scholars, and staff for research stays or training visits—supported, for instance, through Erasmus+ exchange and training agreements or staff weeks organized by our International Office. Additional travel opportunities are available through the ESL International Mobility Funding Scheme, which enables our staff to strengthen global connections and collaborations.
Connected through Global Networks
Erasmus School of Law is a proud member of several international academic networks, including the European Network Law and Literature, the Common Study Programme in Critical Criminology (CSPCC), and the Asia-Pacific Europe Law Institute Alliance (APELIA). ESL also coordinates the Rotterdam Law Network (RLN), bringing together 35 European partner universities.
As part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, ESL contributes to the UNIC European University Alliance, which offers international opportunities such as summer schools, blended intensive programmes (BIPs), and staff exchanges. ESL supports UNIC through innovative teaching and online learning modules.
A Diverse Academic Community
ESL is home to an inclusive and dynamic community of international faculty members, graduate researchers, and students from around the world. Together, they contribute to a vibrant academic environment enriched by diverse perspectives and experiences. Communication at the Erasmus School of Law is bilingual in Dutch and English.
Research Without Borders
Our research transcends national and disciplinary boundaries. Erasmus School of Law is deeply embedded in international research and educational networks that tackle pressing global issues through interdisciplinary and comparative approaches. ESL hosts the China Law Center, which promotes Chinese law in research and education in the Netherlands.
Our Graduate School, EGSL, welcomes talented researchers from across the globe, reinforcing ESL’s position as a hub for innovative and impactful legal scholarship. Many of our researchers are funded by European research grants and actively contribute to international collaborative projects—advancing knowledge that shapes law and policy worldwide.
Contact
- Dr. Ilva Putzier
Coordinator for Internationalization
Partnerships, staff and research visits, general contactEmail address - Andre van der Schee
Exchange officer incoming international students
Email address - Julia Klein/Floor Beijer
Exchange officer outgoing students
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