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8.3/10
Best for students aiming for careers in international courts, diplomacy or NGOs who value proximity to The Hague institutions. One tradeoff is the programme's strong theoretical emphasis and selective intake.
Tuition · Intl
↗€22,300
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
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NL recognised
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About this program
Master programme at Leiden University (Leiden). Leads to Master of Laws. Field: Law, public administration, public order and safety. Duration 1 year. Tuition €22,300/yr.
EnglishMaster of LawsFull-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyLectureLiterature studyOral presentationResearchTutorial
About Leiden University
Leiden University, founded in 1575, is the oldest university in the Netherlands and one of Europe's most prestigious. Known for excellence in law, humanities, and international studies. 16 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated, including Einstein who was a professor there. Has a second campus in The Hague.
Living in Leiden
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€520/mo
Monthly total
€900–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
126k
Intellectual, historic, and cultured. Leiden exudes academic tradition with its beautiful old buildings and prestigious university. The city is quieter than Amsterdam but offers rich cultural experiences, including world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
Scholarships
Leiden University scholarships databaseVaries by scholarship
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)Varies; for excellent full-time master's students, with exclusions
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