A team of researchers at Leiden University is collecting information about the methods used by researchers in the field of public international law. The research team consists of Cecily Rose, Misha Plagis, Johanna Trittenbach, and Nicholas McGuire. The goal of this research project is to understand…

Would you like to teach at a secondary school, but don't yet have a teaching qualification and are not yet proficient in Dutch? ICLON Leiden University is developing a special programme for internationals.

Public International Law is a one-year Master’s specialisation at the internationally acclaimed Leiden Law School at Leiden University. The programme focuses on the legal framework that governs international relations in an increasingly complex global society.

The two-year Advanced MSc IRD programme offers you a unique blend of academic education in international relations and political science with practical graduate education and training in international negotiation and diplomacy.

Are you interested in international organisations, issues of peace and security, or current changes in global political relations? Would you like to study the causes of terrorism and the resolution of violent conflicts? Develop your scholarship and skills in international affairs in The Hague.

No nation-state can solve today's global challenges on its own. In the specialisation International and European Governance you will obtain a deep understanding of the interplay between the international, EU, and (sub)national governance systems and how this interplay affects the capacity of public…

Women in International Security -Netherlands (WIIS-NL) is an affiliate of WIIS Global. WIIS-NL Members include: professionals, civil servants, academics, NGOs, employees of international bodies and organizations, embassy staff, politicians, students, and interested members of the general public. The…

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Addressing Global Challenges through International Scientific Consortia

Research in the International Relations and European Studies Team addresses the interconnections and interdependence of contemporary global political, economic and cultural affairs from a multidisciplinary perspective rooted in the humanities.

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View the course structure for the MSc International Organisation at Leiden University. Includes semester overview, ECTS credits, and course descriptions for the September start in The Hague.

Just published: Nederlands internationaal privaatrecht Special issue: Private international law and finance

Prof. Dominique Moïsi delivered his keynote address at the first Leiden University Owada Symposium on 24 May 2022

The International Air Law Moot Court Competition is a unique opportunity for students seeking to gain experience in the development of arguments in the field of international law and international air law, while also establishing contacts around the world.

Are UN sanctions regimes in need of further formalization in terms of substantive design, procedural architecture and with a view to regulating and governing the interplay with other regimes?

This edited publication aims at reflecting on the future of discussions on the applicability of international law to States’ use of ICTs in the context of highly politicised discussions at the multilateral level and offering practical suggestions for the European Union to pursue its objectives in this…

Get in touch for enquiries about the MSc International Politics at Leiden University, including programme questions and support from the Admissions Office.

View the programme structure for the MSc International Politics at Leiden University: semester layout, ECTS credits, core courses, and the September intake in The Hague.

The International Bachelor in Psychology in Leiden takes you along all the different subdisciplines in Psychology.

Are you thinking about studying International Relations and Diplomacy? Learn more and watch the videos.

In this course, you will gain a deep insight into the rules that govern armed conflict, and aim to mitigate human suffering on the battlefield. You will explore the why and how of International Humanitarian Law, followed by the different types of conflict.

Are you thinking about studying International Relations: Culture and Politics? Learn more and watch the introduction video.

Learn about information events and activities for the MSc International Organisation at Leiden University, including webinars, virtual sessions, and application Q&A.

Find out about information activities for the MSc International Politics at Leiden University, such as webinars, online Q&A sessions and events for prospective students.

Explore student life for the MSc International Organisation at Leiden University: student associations, events, extracurriculars, and living in The Hague.

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Studying change in the course of human history, in different places, through the lens of a diverse set of core themes; World History for International Studies offers readers a set of windows into different debates historians have been conducting.

Article by Leiden University political scientist Daniel Thomas about shifting norms for membership in international organisations.

This course explores international arbitration as one of the most common methods of international dispute settlement. You will gain an in-depth understanding of international arbitration through the analysis of its role as a mechanism of dispute settlement, its institutions, the fields of law it is…

This course provides an insider perspective into the work of international criminal courts and tribunals. You will learn about the investigation and prosecution of international crimes in The Hague.

IIAS promotes critical, humanistic, and collaborative work on, with, in, and beyond Asia.

Miriam Cohen defended her PhD dissertation entitled “Reparations for International Crimes and the development of a Civil Dimension of International Criminal Justice” on 28 June 2017. She wrote her thesis under the supervision of Professor L.J. van den Herik and Professor C. Stahn.

Can international organisations be held responsible for violations of international law by peacekeepers in a peacekeeping operation?

Are you thinking about studying Global Political Economy? Learn more and watch the introduction video.

Are you thinking about studying European Union Studies? Learn more and watch the introduction video.

The Advanced Master's specialization International Criminal Law at Leiden University examines international criminal law and international criminal procedure.

Our Master Public International Law (L.L.M.) you will gain understanding of the legislation that governs international relations in a complex global society