At eLaw, Center for Law and Digital Technologies, we provide electives in the Bachelor 'Rechtsgeleerdheid'.

The Center for Law and Digital Technologies offer educational programmes at bachelor and master level.

Met de bachelorspecialisatie Informatica & Economie aan de Universiteit Leiden leer je waardevolle inzichten in de economie te combineren met (programmeer)vaardigheden en kennis uit de informatica.

This thesis is about augmented reality (AR). AR is commonly considered a technology that integrates virtual images into a user’s view of the real world.

How does the development of digital technologies impact society, and law/regulation within that society?

These aspects make the Media Technology MSc program unique:

Do you have any questions about the Creative Intelligence & Technology master's programme (previously Media Technology)? Please contact us! NOTE: As of the study year September 2025, the name of the programme will be Creative Intelligence & Technology.

You will acquire knowledge about legislation and governance regarding to modern technologies. Read more about the programme Law and Digital Technologies.

An overview of our infrastructure at the SPP division:

Find out how to apply for Creative Intelligence & Technology (previously Media Technology) at Leiden University by following our step-by-step guide.

Find out how to apply for the MA Advanced Studies Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

This minor combines the domains of design thinking and technology-enhanced learning and teaching with interdisciplinary group work.

The purpose of eLaw's Working Groups is to stimulate a productive working environment for cooperation within the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University.

The mission of science based business (SBB) connects the domains of science, business, and policy. Scientific research we focus on at Leiden in areas such as artificial intelligence promises to reshape our societies for the better. Translating science into positive societal impact however requires new…

Within the Centre we cover several research themes.

At the very heart of the law, ethics, and digital technology.

This section of the website is for current students of the Media Technology MSc program.

An experimental approach to organic palaeolithic technology

This doctoral trajectory explores sound, its image and its role in relating humans and our technologies to the environment.

At eLaw we provide a numbers of courses for the masters programme Child Law and for the master International Children’s Rights (Advanced LL.M.).

How do technological systems impact the environment? And can they be designed in a more sustainable way? The Resources and Energy research program studies the importance of resources and energy for our society and aims to guide the shift towards a sustainable circular economy.

Study information

Each month we will be spotlighting material we have been reading, or that have been recommended to us that relate to AI and a particular theme.

When deciding whether a Master's program is right for you, it is important to always compare other programs. Find out which one best fits you.

This thesis examines silicon pore optics (SPO), a technology that exploits silicon wafers from the semiconductor industry to create extremely high quality X-ray optics, by studying its manufacturing process, applications, and prospects.

So you graduated from the Media Technology program? Congratulations, Master of Science! Here you find information that is relevant after your graduation.

Researchers at eLaw contribute to groundbreaking volume on AI in radiology, offering legal and ethical frameworks, governance models, and solutions for responsible clinical integration.

In this minor you will explore grand challenges such as climate change, intensified disaster, cybercrime, and risks associated with new technologies, and look for possible ways forward. Unique to this minor is its multidisciplinary approach, where you learn to combine a unique blend of social sciences…

eLaw- Center for Law and Digital Technologies is based in the Kamerlingh Onnes Building, Steenschuur 25, 2311 ES Leiden.

Do you have a question about studying at Leiden University or student life in Leiden? Do you want more information about the Life Science and Technology programme? Chat with a current student for answers to your questions!

The research group ‘Quantum and Society’ explores the boundary between quantum technology and science communication.

We give you 10 reasons why you should choose for Leiden University and should study the advanced master programme Law and Digital Technologies.

To be eligible for Life Science and Technology at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

The mission of Software and AI in Business (SA&B)connects the domains of science, business, and policy. Scientific research we focus on at Leiden in areas such as artificial intelligence promises to reshape our societies for the better. Translating science into positive societal impact however requires…

Born in Europe roughly 100 years ago, quantum physics brought forth a veritable technological revolution through semiconductors, lasers, fibre optics, and many other technologies that are today ubiquitous in our lives. Now, during the second quantum revolution, Europe can take the lead once more in…

BioSolar Cells is a five-year research project in which ten knowledge institutions and 45 private industries work together.

At the center of this research project lies a practice-based, artistic exploration of the impact of digitalization on the lived reality of both physical and cognitive labor.

The Centre for Legal Entrepreneurship and Innovation focuses on stimulating entrepreneurship and innovation in the legal sector. It builds a bridge between study and practice.

Read about our recent research projects below.

This lecture series is named after Hans Franken (1936), one of the founders of eLaw. Hans Franken is professor emeritus of Law and Information and former dean of the Leiden Law School. He has been a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences since 1988. From 1984 until 1987, Franken…

The master's specialisation Astronomy and Instrumentation at Leiden University focuses on fully understanding the physical principles and performance of astronomical instruments and to contribute to the development of new instrumentation technologies.

The Law and Digital Technology programme of Leiden University prepares you for a variety of successful careers in an ever-advancing global field.

The research within eLaw is mainly (but not exclusively) connected to the Faculty of Law research program Effective Protection of Fundamental Rights in a Pluralist World. The central research question of this program is: What opportunities and threats flow from the existence of institutional and normative…

eLaw Conferences

In what ways can a photographic practice act as a means to confront, or even undo, the various material properties of atmospheric enclosure that so clearly put our relationship with our environment under pressure? Is it possible to devise a set of critical and artistic strategies to comprehend the ways…

How do technologies of computer vision, which promise to replace humans in the understanding of images, work in practice in the field of security, and what are their ethical and political implications?

Eduard Fosch-Villaronga and Hadassah Drukarch from eLaw - Center for Law and Digital Technologies, recently published the book ‘AI for Healthcare Robotics’, published by CRC Press from Taylor and Francis Group in their AI for Everything Series.