Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Master
Which laws govern the commercial use of outer space? Are States responsible for mitigating space debris? Who is liable for accidents that happen onboard an the aircraft? Learn how to deal with questions like these from both an international and a European perspective.
The LL.M. programme Air and Space Law combines public air law, private air law and space law. It has a clearly defined European and international dimension, making it unique in the world. In this intensive one-year master’s programme, you will gain a solid legal foundation in this exciting field, learning from some of the foremost experts in academia and legal practice.
The International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL), which houses this advanced master's specialisation, is one of the leading international academic research and teaching institutes in this field. The Institute maintains close relations with national and international organisations and institutions worldwide and enjoys the guidance of a prestigious International Advisory Board.
The programme also offers a two-year blended learning version. Blended learning is a combination of distance learning and face-to-face learning that enables participants to pursue their studies alongside employment or other commitments. These students come to Leiden three times for a period of one to two weeks.
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English
Title
Master of Laws
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
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Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 21,600
Admission
Application requirements
- Sufficient knowledge of European law and international organisations. Applicants whose legal studies did not include these subject areas may be admitted provided they take the compulsory supplementary courses offered.
- Some prior knowledge of air and space law is certainly an asset, but is not compulsory.
- Documented evidence of relevant (work) experience, i.e. employment or internship at a law firm or voluntary work, illustrated by way of a detailed curriculum vitae.
- A keen interest in aviation and space activities and the legal implications thereof, illustrated by a letter of motivation and, for example, past experience related to the subject, such as professional experience, publications or conference papers
Language requirements
- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 7
- IELTS overall band
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
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EU/EEAThe EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA. |
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Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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| € 21,600 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '25 | 15 May '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
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