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Master

Public International Law: Peace, Justice and Development (Advanced LL.M)

Leiden University • Leiden • Law, public administration, public order and safety

Admissions & requirements

  • 1. Personal Motivation

    A keen interest in matters of public international law and either of the two specialisation tracks, illustrated by way of a letter of motivation.

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  • 2. Professional Experience

    Documented evidence of relevant (work) experience, i.e. employment or internship at a law firm, or voluntary work, illustrated by way of a detailed curriculum vitae.

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    Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
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Language requirements

  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2)
  • IELTS overall band (7)
  • TOEFL internet based (100)

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Rent~€800
Food~€300
Insurance~€120
Total~€1,220/mo
Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.
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Leiden University

LeidenResearch University

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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.

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Tuition (from)
€22,300
/year
Admission
Admission: Competitive
Duration
11 months
Location
Leiden
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Accreditations

NVAO

Scholarships

  • Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS)
  • Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
  • StuNed - Master
  • StuNed Scholarship Programme

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