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    Law and Politics of International Security

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    Amsterdam, NLLLMIn-person1 year
    €24,830.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €24,830.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary programme combining international law and politics with focus on international security, covering topics such as war, collective security, terrorism, human rights, and the interplay between legal and political aspects in security dilemmas.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 92
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is €24,830 across 60 required credits.
    Is Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam take to complete?
    Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: Ideally you should have a GPA of 7.5 according to the Dutch grading system
    What work-permit options follow Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for Law and Politics of International Security at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam: 1 year (Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa)