Leiden University Masters Degrees

In the unique two-year international joint Master’s programme in European Politics and Society (EPS) you will be able to study at four major European research universities in four beautiful cities. Read more

Labour law is no longer a purely national issue. Knowing and understanding the global and European dimensions of labour law are therefore essential in the practice of every labour lawyer. Read more

In this master’s programme you will get a better understanding of ICT in the Public Sector and its impact on governance. Challenges concerning the use of ICT in the public sector are huge. Read more

Leiden University’s Master of Laws in Advanced Studies in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (L.L.M.) is an high-level postgraduate programme on the theory and practice of international dispute settlement and arbitration in international law. Read more

How does the digitisation and mass distribution of creative work affect intellectual property rights? In what ways can digital technnology regulations evolve to better protect individuals and organisations from identity fraud or security breaches? Technology has become an important issue in almost every area of national and international law practice. Read more

European Law is a one-year Master’s specialisation at the internationally renowned Leiden Law School at Leiden University. The programme distinguishes itself by its multidisciplinary approach, covering substantive and institutional EU law as well as economic law and human rights within a EU perspective. Read more

Which laws govern the commercial use of outer space? Are States responsible for mitigating space debris? Who is liable for accidents that happen onboard an the aircraft? Learn how to deal with questions like these from both an international and a European perspective. Read more

The European Union is one of the most influential international organisations in the world. Read more

When human rights are violated by a particular state, is it more effective to use the national, regional or international human rights protection mechanisms to address the issue? And what mechanism will probably be most effective in addressing specific types of human rights violations? Human rights are at risk in all societies. Read more

The Master of Laws. Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights (LL.M.) is a one of a kind program, offering in-depth specialization on the rights and interests of children from a legal perspective. Read more

What effects has globalisation had on international trade? What are the essential elements of international business contracts? When there is a dispute concerning a cross-border business transaction, which country's or region's laws apply and which court has jurisdiction? Learn how to deal with questions like these from both an international and comparative perspective. Read more

Think about the access to finance and opportunities to invest for organisations and individuals. You will then realise how, in today's interconnected world, national and international financial markets have far-reaching effects on virtually all of us around the globe. Read more

How does the digitisation and mass distribution of creative work affect intellectual property rights? In what ways can digital technology regulations evolve to better protect individuals and organisations from identity fraud or security breaches? Technology has become an important issue in almost every area of national and international law practice. Read more

In this advanced master’s programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of the legislation that governs international relations in an increasingly complex global society. Read more

Public International Law is a one-year Master’s specialisation at the internationally acclaimed Leiden Law School at Leiden University. Read more