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The Leiden University allows admission to LLM programs in the September and Feb months. The Leiden University application deadline for LLM program is available till Apr 1, 2026 for Sep intake. Students can check the deadlines below:

  • Sep intake: Apr 1, 2026
  • Feb intake: Oct 15, 2026

Leiden University LL.M. Highlights 2026

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Q:   How long is LLM in Leiden?
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LLM in Leiden is of one-year duration. There are around 13 specialisations of the LLM course such as Civil Law, Financial Law, Public International Law, Company Law, Law & Business Administration, and more. Leiden Law School has excellent reputation nationally and internationally. In the QS subject rankings for 2025 Law and Legal Studies, this university ranks at #25 position.

  • The LLM programme at Leiden Uni is intensive and challenging. Students can learn in many ways about theory and practice, during interactive lectures such as the practicum, Moot court competitions, etc. 
  • Career opportunities after pursuing LLM courses at Leiden Uni, more than 80% of the Law graduates find a suitable job within six months

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Leiden University LL.M.
Fees details 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 11 months - 1 year)
INR 15.75 L - 23.41 L
INR 4.41 L
INR 71.4 K - 1.26 L
INR 94.5 K - 1.07 L
INR 10.5 K - 16.35 L
INR 21.92 L - 46.51 L
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INR 15.81 L - 23.51 L#70 THE, 2026
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INR 14.23 L - 21.03 L#107 THE, 2026
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INR 21.81 L - 21.82 L#227 QS, 2026
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Leiden University FAQs 2026

Q:   Is Leiden University, LLM hard to get into?
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With 30% acceptance rate, the Leiden University is quite hard to enter in case of LLM admission. They select students based on their score in the UG degree, English language score, participation in activities, work profile, and more. Students should aim to score high to get selected.

Q:   How to apply for Leiden University from India?
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Indian students should fulfill the basic qualification and submit the documents to apply to the Leiden University LLM program. They can fill their application through the application portal. They should submit first-class Law degree and submit a transcript, resume, essay, English language requirements, and more.

Q:   What is the acceptance rate for Leiden University LLM?
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As per some unofficial data, the Leiden University LLM acceptance rate is between 30%. This shows that the university is tough to enter and follows tough procedure during admission. Students should fulfill the basic qualification and submit the documents like transcript, resume, essay, English language requirements, and more.

Q:   Is it harder to get into University of Amsterdam or Leiden law?
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Multiple unofficial sources say, the University of Amsterdam law acceptance rate is between 4-6%, whereas it is 30% for Leiden Law. Both universities are highly selective when it comes to LLM admission. But we can say University of Amsterdam is slightly tougher to enter than Leiden.

Q:   What are your honest opinions on the Leiden LLM?
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The Leiden University offer 9-months master of Law programme to international students. The university offer premium LLM programs for those who have completed their Law degree and want to join Legal studies should join this program. Commercial Law, Air and Space Law, Public International law, Financial Law, International Tax law, and more are some popular programs. The tuition fees is between INR 16L and INR 24L for LLM.

Q:   What is the application deadline for the Leiden University LLM?
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The Leiden University allows admission to the LLM programme in the Sep and Feb intake. The Leiden University application deadline for LLM programme is available till Apr 1, 2026 for Sep intake. Students can check the deadlines below:

·       Sep intake: Apr 1, 2026

·       Feb intake: Oct 15, 2026

Q:   How much does Leiden LLM cost?
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Students who want to join the LLM programme at the Leiden University should submit tuition between INR 16L and INR 24L. They should also pay for insurance and other costs. The Leiden University tuition fee and other fee components for LLM are given below:

Fee components

Amount

Tuition

INR 15.75 L - 23.41 L

Hostel

INR 4.41 L

Insurance

INR 71.4 K - 1.26 L

Transportation

INR 94.5 K - 1.07 L

Others

INR 10.5 K - 16.35 L

Total fee

INR 21.92 L - 46.51 L

Q:   Who is eligible for LLM in Leiden University?
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International students should have a Law degree to study MS of Law at the Leiden University. They should submit some documents like transcripts, reference, resume, English language requirements, and reason for applying essay to apply. They can apply to programs like Air and Space Law, Public International law, Financial Law, International Tax law, and more.

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IELTS / TOEFL scores are accepted by Leiden Uni. For Master's admission, Indian applicants are required to have a range of IELTS between 6.0 – 7.5 (as required by the course). The TOEFL score range is 80-113. To know the English language requirements for Bachelor's courses, refer to the official web

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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship is for the students joining full-time Master's programme at the university (with the exception to all Humanities program) and LLM Non-Advanced and MSc Int. Relations and Diplomacy). The students must be among the Top 10% in their previous study program. There

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In 2026, Leiden University QS ranking is #119. Whereas in 2025, this university ranked at #141. It can be seen that the university's ranking has improved in 2026. Also, as per Times Higher Education rankings, Leiden University world ranking is #73 in 2025. Also, as per U.S. News & World Report, this

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Many of the courses at Leiden University Netherlands are taught in English language. It offers 16 English-taught courses at the Bachelor's level and 80 courses at the Master's level. So, students aiming for the English taught courses must submit the English language proficiency score. IELTS / TOEFL

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The annual Leiden University tuition fees for Indian students can be between INR 3 L – INR 22 L. Course-Wise as per Shiksha Study Abroad at Leiden can be as follows:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

LL.M. (13 courses)

INR 15 L - 22 L

MS (78 courses)

INR 18 L - 22 L

M.A. (91 courses)

INR 8 L - 22 L

B.A. (13 courses)

INR 3 L - 16 L

M.Sc. (4 courses)

INR 19 L - 21 L

MBA/PGDM (4 courses)

INR 19 L - 21 L

B.E. / B.Tech (2 courses)

INR 12 L - 18 L

B.Arch (1 course)

INR 14 L

Others PG (1 course)

INR 20 L

B.Sc. (1 course)

INR 14 L

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