Master
International Business Law: Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance
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Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗375
DUO ↑303% ↗
Intl. %
↗56%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗82%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,591
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Examine the role of lawyers in a business environment where new technologies and the call for socially responsible businesses change the way in which we conduct business. Become a creative lawyer who operates as a transaction engineer, facilitates new forms of business, negotiates deals and assists start-ups. Learn how to apply human-centered design to prevent or solve legal problems. International Business Law: Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance (LLM) examines how digitalization affects business law and offers a blend of online and offline learning.
Rankings:
#1 Master's program in the Netherlands, Elsevier Beste Studies 2022
#18 worldwide and #2 in the Netherlands in Law, Times Higher Education, 2024
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of LawsField area: LawSector: Recht en BestuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About Tilburg University
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University is a specialized research university focused on social sciences, law, economics, and humanities. Ranked top 40 worldwide in economics and business, and known for producing leaders like former PM Ruud Lubbers. Offers a focused, quality education with strong industry connections.
Living in Tilburg
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€430/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
224k
Down-to-earth, friendly, and practical. Tilburg lacks the historic charm of canal cities but offers a genuine, unpretentious Dutch experience. The city is focused on education and innovation, with a strong sense of community.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 130 ECTS
Semester 1 (Fall)
- Banking and Securities Regulation
- International Business Law: Contracts and Governance
- International Company Law
- A Primer on International Business Law
- International Competition Law
Year 118 ECTS
Semester 2 (Spring)
- International Business Law and Technology
- Legal Negotiation Workshop
- Elective (choose 6 ECTS from: Competition and Market Risks, International Commercial Law, Law Entrepreneurship and Finance, Corporate Governance and Sustainability)
Year 112 ECTS
Thesis
- Master Thesis
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: internationaal recht
Median starting salary (field)€3,591/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating82%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field78%
Permanent contract38%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Juristen, niet elders geclassificeerd24%
Advocaten16%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie14%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs9%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten8%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree75%
Women among first-years60%
International students56%
Say workload is “just right”67%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 18 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-06-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
Scholarships
Tilburg University Waiver50% tuition-fee waiver
Jean Monnet Scholarship ProgrammeFull scholarship
Internships
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