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    Forensics, Criminology and Law

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    Maastricht, NLLLMIn-person1 year
    €21,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in Maastricht, NL. Tuition is €21,500.

    About the program

    The program examines criminal justice from interdisciplinary perspectives, combining law with criminology, psychology, and forensics. It includes compulsory courses on evidence, criminological perspectives, advanced criminal procedure, and psychology and law, followed by electives in criminal law or forensics and a master's thesis.

    Focus: both
    Faculty of Law top 25 law schools worldwide (THE World University Rankings 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT: minimum overall score 90 and writing 25, or minimum overall score 100
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Academic IELTS: minimum overall score 6.5 and writing 6.5, or minimum overall score 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)

    €34,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    €11,520.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht is €21,500 across 60 required credits.
    Is Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht online or in-person?
    Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht is offered in-person.
    How long does Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht take to complete?
    Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum of 7.0 on the Dutch grading scale
    What work-permit options follow Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht?
    Post-completion work rights for Forensics, Criminology and Law at Universiteit Maastricht: 1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)