With two inspiring locations in the beautiful historic cities of Leiden and The Hague, Leiden University has a lot to offer: wonderful social, academic, and cultural student experiences.
Leiden University
Netherlands
City Campus in Leiden and The Hague
Large Institution
18000
Undergraduate Students
Average Undergraduate Class Size
12-500 depending on program
Education Model
We offer 1 Liberal Arts and Sciences programme, 3 inter-disciplinary degree and 10 Single focus but all allow minors.
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective
Internships within degree
Yes
Study Abroad Available
Yes
IB Grade Requirements
For 11 of 14 of our English-taught programmes, the full IB with a passing grade is sufficient for admission. The remaining 3 programmes are selective, with academic achievement being one of the selection criteria.
UFP Requirements
Cost of Tuition
EU/EEA citizens - 2143 Euro per year (year one is halved)
Non-EU/EEA citizens - 11,500 Euro per year
Leiden University College has an additional fee for all students of 2385 Euro per year
These are fees for the 2020-2021 Academic Year and are subject to change. Fees are based on nationality.
Financial Aid Available?
Non-EU/EEA students can apply for the Holland Scholarship. This is a competitive scholarship with an award of 5000 Euro in the first year of studies.
Leiden University College offers financial aid options for admitted students. Interested students should check the programme page for details.
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges through your own research efforts. We keep an open mind and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.
Broaden your horizons through one of our 14 English-taught bachelor's programmes in the beautiful historic cities of Leiden and The Hague. We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!
Subjects
World Top 200
Anatomy & Physiology | World Top 100 | |
Anthropology | World Top 50 | |
Archaeology | World Top 10 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Chemistry | World Top 200 | |
Classics & Ancient History | World Top 10 | |
Computer Science and Information Systems | World Top 300 | |
Development Studies | World Top 50 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 500 | |
Education & Training | World Top 100 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 100 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 200 | |
History | World Top 50 | |
Law and Legal Studies | World Top 50 | |
Linguistics | World Top 50 | |
Mathematics | World Top 200 | |
Medicine | World Top 100 | |
Modern Languages | World Top 100 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 50 | |
Physics & Astronomy | World Top 100 | |
Politics | World Top 50 | |
Psychology | World Top 100 | |
Social Policy & Administration | World Top 50 | |
Sociology | World Top 100 | |
Statistics and Operational Research | World Top 200 | |
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
African Studies | Language & Culture |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Anthropology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies | Language & Culture |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Development Studies | Society & Social Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Social Policy | Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
We have degrees taught in Dutch too
The subjects listed on the right hand grid above are taught in English. We also have a wide range of degree courses taught in Dutch. Click on the 'View Course Catalogue' button above to find them.
Chat with a student
Do you have a question about student life in Leiden or in The Hague, studying at Leiden University, or do you want more information about a specific programme? You can get in contact with a student from a programme of your choice directly!