Highlights
Tuition fee
20500 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
20500 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Tilburg, Netherlands
Campus location
Tilburg, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Examine the role of lawyers in an environment where new technologies and the call for socially responsible practices change the way in which we conduct business. Become a creative lawyer who operates as a transaction engineer, facilitates new forms of business, negotiates deals and assists start-ups. Learn how to apply human-centered design to prevent or solve legal problems. 

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Overview

This innovative Master's program opens its doors to all students, either in Tilburg or anywhere in the world, offering an 'open-world' experience. As a working professional, you can also attend this academic Master's program online.

  • You learn to think creatively and out of the box. You will analyze complex situations and learn to communicate solutions in presentations or in video format (vlogs, podcasts, etc.).
  • The program offers a focus on entrepreneurship, equipping you to tell your own 'brand-story' in a changing work-environment.
  • You learn to work as part of a team with diverse national or disciplinary backgrounds.
  • This program has an extensive global network of practitioners, lawyers, regulators, policymakers and alumni.
  • Choose whether you want to join this program online or on campus. This structure has been highly rated by current students.

Career prospects

As a Master of Laws in International Business Law: Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance, you are well prepared for a career as a professional business lawyer or an in-house counsel of corporation. Graduates of this program have become lawyers in civil service and transnational associations (both for-profit and non-profit) as well. They also work in consultancy, research and policy-making.

Graduates started for example as:

  • Personal Care Legal Business Partner BG at Philips (Netherlands)
  • Lecturer in Business Law at the University of Leeds (United Kingdom)
  • CEO and co-founder of a FinTech start-up (Netherlands)
  • Head Legal and Compliance at a regulated crypto financial broker, asset manager and service provider (Switzerland)
  • Director Data Analytics at a global commercial real estate services organization (Netherlands)

Accreditation

#35 in Law worldwide, #4 in the Netherlands (Times Higher Education Ranking, 2026)

#150 in Law worldwide, #5 in the Netherlands (QS World University Ranking, 2025)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • International Business Law: Contracts and Governance
  • International Business Law and Technology
  • Banking and Securities Regulation
  • International Company Law
  • International Competition Law
  • Legal Negotiation Workshop

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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5
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online
  • Semi-structured
  • Continuous support with feedback on request
  • Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

  • Tilburg, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
OR
5
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A Bachelor’s (= undergraduate) degree in Law
  • A Bachelor’s (= undergraduate) degree in a Law related field
  • You need to demonstrate proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    20500 EUR / year
    ≈ 20500 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands
700 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

Partner Scholarships Tilburg Law School (TLS)
  • Tuition fee waiver (25%) for non-EU students of non-EU partner universities of the Tilburg Law School.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Business Law - Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
20000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
200000 MXN
Deadline
Not specified
FIDERH Scholarship

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
CONICYT Scholarship
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
FUNED Scholarship
Merit-based

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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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