Program Overview
The Information Law at University of Amsterdam is a LLM programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Information Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theory and Practice of Information Law (10 credits)
- Theory and Practice of Intellectual property (10 credits)
- Methods of Legal Research (5 credits)
- Research Skills (5 credits)
- Elective courses (15 credits)
- Research Training (group) (10 credits)
- Comparative Law and Comparative Legal Research (5 credits)
- International and European Copyright Law (5 credits)
- Patent Law (5 credits)
- Intellectual Property Law and Practice (5 credits)
- International Media Law, Policy and Practice (5 credits)
- Advanced Issues of Information Law (5 credits)
- Research Training (group) (10 ECTS)
- Specialisation at a foreign law school (30 credits)
- Internal or external individual research training (10 credits)
- Master Thesis (20 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Assessment interview
\nGrade average
\nLanguage test
\nPrevious education: universitaire juridische bachelor
\nWritten request
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months