Law and Politics of International Security

Good reasons to study at VU University Amsterdam

International in scope
The programme brings together a select group of international students who share a keen interest in international law and international politics.

Small-scale
Compulsory courses are delivered in a seminar-like format to classes composed of a limited number of students and have an interactive character. Students are expected to actively contribute to the discussions, to elaborate and present their personal views, to write assignments on specific topics and to make oral presentations.

Experienced lecturers
Lecturers are primarily drawn from the Faculties of Law and Social Sciences of the VU University Amsterdam. International scholars, senior professional  and recognized experts in the field of security participate both as regular lecturers and as guest lecturers.

Unique location
VU University Amsterdam benefits from its unique location, right in an international city in the heart of  Europe and a few miles from The Hague, where the Peace Palace, the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and many international courts and tribunals are located.