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    Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.)

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    Leiden, NLLLMIn-person1 year
    €22,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in Leiden, NL. Tuition is €22,300.

    About the program

    The programme explores the law and governance relating to digital technologies including the internet, AI, IoT, and autonomous systems, covering areas such as privacy, data protection, cybercrime, internet governance, and platform regulation. It combines regulatory theory, national/European/international law, ethics, and practical skills, culminating in a thesis.

    Focus: both
    25 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Law & Legal Studies), 21 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Law)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL internet based: 100 overall, with at least 20 (old scale) or 4.0 (new scale since Jan 2026) for the listening and reading components; and at least 22 (old scale) or 4.5 (new scale since Jan 2026) for the speaking and writing components
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, with at least 6.0 for the listening and reading components, and at least 6.5 for the speaking and writing components

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months (Orientation Year permit)

    €14,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University is €22,300 across 60 required credits.
    Is Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University online or in-person?
    Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University is offered in-person.
    How long does Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University take to complete?
    Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University?
    Per the program's published guidance: evidence of excellent academic performance
    What work-permit options follow Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University?
    Post-completion work rights for Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.) at Leiden University: 12 months (Orientation Year permit)