LLM International Commercial Law from Ghent, Belgium

Transform your ambitions from the heart of Ghent into global impact. The LLM International Commercial Law, delivered 100% online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, empowers you to master the legal frameworks that underpin cross-border trade, investment, and corporate strategy—without pausing your life in Belgium. Built on rigorous theory that travels effortlessly across jurisdictions, this programme equips you to think like an international commercial lawyer wherever your career takes you.

From your home office in Ghent, a coworking space by the Leie, or a train bound for Brussels, you can access world-class teaching, a global peer network, and a curriculum designed to meet the demands of international business. Learn flexibly, build confidence in complex commercial matters, and open doors to roles in negotiation, risk management, compliance, and strategy across industries shaping tomorrow’s economy.

Awarded a British degree recognised internationally

Earning a British master’s degree signals rigorous scholarship and practical relevance. This LLM is awarded by a UK university, giving you a credential that is widely recognised by employers and professional communities across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Your qualification will carry the credibility and portability that global careers demand.

For professionals in Ghent who engage with partners across Benelux and beyond, the international standing of a British degree helps your profile travel as well as your work does. Whether you are advancing in-house, transitioning to consulting, or positioning for roles in multinationals, the prestige and recognition of this degree can amplify your impact.

Complete it 100% online in as little as undefined

Advance at a pace that fits your life. This programme is designed for working professionals and can be completed entirely online in as little as undefined, allowing you to plan around your professional commitments and personal responsibilities while still moving purposefully toward your LLM.

Your learning journey is structured yet flexible: you will engage with clearly sequenced modules, assessments calibrated to real-world problem-solving, and academic guidance that keeps you on track—without uprooting your schedule in Ghent or beyond.

No required online presence at specific times and dates

Busy calendar? No problem. There are no mandatory live sessions at fixed times. You decide when to watch lectures, when to work through readings, and when to prepare assignments. The freedom to choose your study windows means deadlines are the only fixed points—your day-to-day learning fits around them.

This flexibility empowers you to study when your mind is sharpest—early mornings before the city wakes, evenings after work, or weekends when you have uninterrupted time. The result: sustained progress without compromising on career, family, or community commitments.

Study from anywhere—even on the move via our offline mobile app

Turn commute time and travel into productive learning. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so you can keep momentum whether you are on a tram through Ghent’s historic centre, traveling for work, or taking a weekend break.

All you need is your device. Read case law, annotate journal articles, and review lecture chapters from wherever you are. Your learning space becomes any place—with the same quality experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams

Real practice rarely tests memory; it tests judgment. That is why we use open-book assessments rather than classical question/answer exams. You will be evaluated on your ability to interpret sources, apply doctrine to complex scenarios, and communicate precise, defensible arguments—exactly the skills international commercial clients value.

Open-book formats encourage deeper learning: you will research, synthesize, and reason under time structure, honing a mindset that translates directly to negotiations, drafting, and advisory work in cross-border transactions.

Learn with tutors who bring elite academic pedigrees

Guidance matters. Your tutors and faculty bring advanced training and teaching experience from world-renowned universities. You benefit from rigorous academic mentorship anchored in best-in-class scholarship and informed by real-world practice and research.

Specifically, the programme has tutors/faculty that graduated from world renowned universities like Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, University of Basel, Washington University in St. Louis. Their diverse expertise helps you triangulate legal theory, commercial pragmatism, and global context—so you can make sharper decisions under uncertainty.

Join a truly global cohort and alumni community

Study alongside professionals from over 130 countries. The cross-cultural perspectives you gain—from classmates working in finance, technology, energy, logistics, and public institutions—are an education in themselves. You will build a network that spans continents and sectors, opening doors to collaboration and opportunity long after graduation.

Our alumni work for international organisations like United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony. Their trajectories demonstrate how adaptable, portable, and career-shaping this qualification can be when combined with ambition and commitment.

Manageable fees with flexible, interest‑free instalments

Invest in your future with predictable costs. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, making world-class education accessible without large upfront payments. Plan your finances with confidence while you advance your qualifications.

This structure is designed to support working professionals who are balancing career growth and personal responsibilities. You can focus on learning and progression, knowing your payment plan is clear and manageable.

Why Ghent, Belgium is a powerful launchpad for your LLM

Ghent’s North Sea Port is a strategic hub linking logistics, manufacturing, energy, and agri-food supply chains across Europe. With this LLM, you can bring advanced understanding of international sale of goods, carriage of goods, dispute resolution, and cross-border contracting to roles that touch shipping, procurement, compliance, and risk management. Your legal insight into international commercial frameworks can help organisations streamline contracts, anticipate regulatory requirements, and negotiate with confidence across jurisdictions.

As a vibrant centre for biotech and life sciences, Ghent thrives on innovation, partnerships, and global clinical and research collaboration. The programme’s focus on international commercial agreements, licensing dynamics, and risk allocation equips you to support R&D partnerships, strategic alliances, and global vendor relationships. Whether you are in operations, business development, or a legal-adjacent role, you will gain tools to structure complex deals and safeguard value in fast-moving markets.

Ghent’s proximity to Brussels puts you near the crossroads of European policy, standards, and international advocacy work. With training in international commercial law, you are well-placed to engage with entities navigating EU-facing strategy, multinational tenders, and cross-border negotiations. From tech scale-ups and sustainability ventures to established industrial players, the city’s ecosystem rewards professionals who understand how international legal principles translate into sound commercial decisions.

Take the next step from Ghent

Your international career can start exactly where you are. Stand out with a British LLM, study entirely online, and join a global community of practitioners shaping commerce across borders. Ready to explore modules, schedules, and admissions details? Request our course catalogue and discover how the LLM International Commercial Law can elevate your next move—right from Ghent, Belgium.