Discover Tilburg Law School's online Master's programs
Tilburg Law School opens its online and on-campus doors to students from all over the world by offering distance learning. Multiple Law Master's programs offer online education. Students and professionals who want to expand their knowledge, but may not have the opportunity of traveling to Tilburg for their studies, can take these entire Master's programs online. Below, you'll find which programs offer online and on-campus education.
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- International Business Law: Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance
- International Business Taxation
- Law and Technology
Online education at Tilburg Law School
- Study at one of the best Law schools in the world (THE, 2024)
- Focus on futureproof subjects in law with personal guidance
- Get a close connection to the field
What is online education like?
Online education, also known as hybrid teaching, distance or remote learning is a way of teaching where you take a full-time Master's program online from wherever you want. This approach to education has many pros, such as flexibility, accessibility and the possibility to study in any location. This means you can choose to take the program online or on-campus! Tilburg University offers online and on-campus education in the areas of Business Law, Taxation and Law & Technology.
How does it work?
In the online Master's program, tools and methods are used and combined to create an inclusive learning environment where you collaborate and learn with online and on-campus fellow students. Tools that are used to this effect include:
- Video conference tools: with Zoom and Microsoft Teams, you will attend lectures and classes in real-time with much interaction. This will enable online students to participate in classes actively.
- Digital learning environment: The digital learning environment Canvas is used to promote involvement and coordination between students and teachers.
- Community building activities: Activities are organized to strengthen the sense of belonging, cooperation and involvement within the program.
Important characteristics
The program is structured so that all students (online and on-campus) collaborate and learn together. A few important ground rules are kept in mind for this:
- All exams are organized online, including for students who take the program on-campus.
- Online lectures and exams are scheduled in the Central European (Summer) Timezone.
- Most lectures take place on campus and online simultaneously.
- The program structure for each online Master's is different. Always check the program page for the Master's program of your choice for specifics.
These Law School Master's programs offer an online option:
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International Business Law: Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance (LLM)
Examine the role of lawyers in a rapidly evolving business environment, where new technologies and the call for more ethical business practices change the way in which we conduct business.
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International Business Taxation (LLM)
Combine legal and economic knowledge to become a tax expert specialized in international business. Gain the academic skills to fully understand the impact of taxation in combination with new technologies on a global scale.
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Law and Technology (LLM)
In addition to traditional legal doctrine, you will also learn about regulatory issues in the spheres of public, private, and criminal law, and such subjects as comparative law, jurisprudence, ethics, and the influence of the choice of a particular technology on the type of regulation and public administration.
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Study online at Tilburg University!
Do you want to know more about these programs?
Join our Master's Open day and attend the session about the program you're interested in! During the Master's Open day, you will find out more about how online education is organized at Tilburg University and what the Master's programs are like. You will also be able to ask current students what it's like to study at Tilburg University, either online or on-campus.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about application and admission
How do I apply for an online Master's program?
You can apply using the normal application procedure for the program of your choice. Check the application & admission page for your program for the application deadlines and requirements.
What are admission requirements for online Master's programs
The admission requirements are different for each online Master's program. Check the application and admission page for the program of your choice for the specifics.
What are the application deadlines for the online programs?
Starting at the end of August:
EEA nationals: August 1
Non-EEA nationals: April 1
Starting at the end of January (only applicable for Law and Technology):
EEA nationals: January 1
Non-EEA nationals: October 1
Application & admission pages for online Master's programs
International Business Law: Digital Innovation in Commerce and Finance
Can I join the Open day to learn about online education?
Yes you can. Join the Master's Open day on November 16.
Questions about tuition fees and scholarships
Do online programs have a different tuition fee?
All tuition fees for online programs are the same for online and on-campus students. Check the webpage about tuition fees for more information.
Can I apply for a scholarship?
If you are applying for a scholarship, please carefully read the information provided for this scholarship on our tuition fees and scholarships page.
- Certain scholarships will require you to apply before the application deadline of the program at Tilburg University.
- If your scholarship application requires you to be (conditionally) admitted by Tilburg University, please take into consideration when applying for admission at Tilburg University, that it can take at least six weeks for you to receive your (conditional) Admission Letter.
Do I have to travel to Tilburg for my exams?
All exams will be organized online. This goes for the on-campus students as well as the online students.
Please note that all exams are organized in the Central European (Summer) Timezone.
How long will it take for me to complete an online program?
All online Master's programs can be finished within 1 year. All the programs are full-time and fill up about 40 hours per week.
Will I earn the same degree online as on-campus?
There is no difference between online and on-campus regarding the diploma or degree you earn.
Can I take an online program part-time?
All online programs require a full-time effort of about 40 hours per week for 1 year. All lectures and exams are scheduled at specific times (Central European Time). This means you will have to be in attendance at those scheduled times (either online or on-campus).
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