OpenFieldAmsterdam Law School Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Public International Law
One-year world-renowned LL.M. degree examining state sovereignty, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, international humanitarian law, and the law of the sea.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognized Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree with high GPA (top 15% class rank).
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in all sub-scores.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Motivation letter and legal writing sample.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of academic recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) full €25,000 award covering tuition and living expenses
- Application fee
- €100
- Tuition / joining costs
- €2,530/year (EU), €17,500/year (non-EU)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Amsterdam - Oudemanhuispoort Historical Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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