Overview

You will study the systemic environment of international criminal law and its link to related fields, such as international human rights law, international humanitarian law and general public international law.

Outside of your coursework, additional time will be allotted for you to pursue personal interests within related fields.

The International Criminal Law (Advanced LL.M) LLM programme at Leiden University prepares you for a successful career within a multidimensional field, in Europe or around the world.

Career prospects

international courts

international organisations

national judicial institutions

non-governmental organisations

the foreign service

prestigious law firms

academic and research institutes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public International Law

International Institutional Law

International Dispute Settlement

International Humanitarian Law

International Human Rights Law

International Criminal Trials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leiden, Netherlands
Den Haag, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Law Criminal Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 32 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following diploma requirements apply for this programme:

A full degree in law offering access to legal practice in the country where it was obtained, or an equivalent degree from a recognised university/law school;
or a degree at an equivalent level in a relevant discipline with a sufficient background in law; and
evidence of excellent academic performance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22300 EUR / year

≈ 22300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

22300 EUR / year

≈ 22300 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part time: €11,150

Living costs

Leiden

Netherlands

850 - 1250 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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