Develop a broad and deep understanding of relevant issues and academic skills
Learn from leading professionals in the field
Expand knowledge to transnational criminal law
Have the opportunity to take internships or conduct (interdisciplinary) research
Is this programme for you?
- You are interested in international and transnational criminal law as distinct fields of legal study.
- You are eager to meet and hear from internationally renowned practitioners.
- You like the fact that the programme combines the study of theoretical aspects and foundations of International Criminal Law with its practical application.
The Master's programme in ITCL is a selective, specialised programme open to a limited number of motivated, ambitious students. A selection procedure applies whereby students with the most competitive applications will be admitted to the programme.

While there is a focus on theory, you have ample opportunity to apply it to real case scenarios.Francesca, student International and Transnational Criminal Law Read the more stories of students
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Discover the Master’s programme and tracks
The University of Amsterdam offers two tracks under its Master's programme in International Criminal Law. The other track offered by Amsterdam Law School is a joint programme in International Criminal Law. Whilst the first semester is shared with students in the ITCL programme, those enrolled in the joint program will spend the second semester at Colombia Law School in New York.