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Leiden University - Admissions, Courses, Rankings & Fees 2025

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Overview

63%

Acceptance Rate

September, February

Intakes

19%

International Student Rate

40:60

Male Female Ratio

60:40

Female Male Ratio

+6

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About

Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and renowned for its research and teaching excellence. It offers over 100 degree programs to an international student population across Leiden and The Hague. The university is a...

Admissions Requirements

undergraduate

GPA Range3.0 - 4.0
SAT Range1300 - 1500
ACT Range28 - 34
IELTS Range6.0 - 7.0

graduate

GPA Range3.0 - 4.0
SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
IELTS Range6.0 - 7.0

Note: Admission requirements may vary by program and are subject to change. For the most current information, please contact the admissions office directly.

Visa Information

Student Visa (MVV)

Cost

$228

Type

student

International students require an MVV (long-stay student visa) and Dutch residence permit to study at Leiden University.

Orientation Year Visa

Cost

$210

Type

work

Graduates can apply for the Orientation Year visa to live and work in the Netherlands for up to one year after completion of studies.

Courses

Computer Science and Science communication and Society

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$19,758

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Business

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$19,758

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Computer Science-Bioinformatics

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$19,758

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Biology Science Based Business

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$19,758

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Pharmaceutical Sciences Science Communication and Society

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$19,758

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Public International Law

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$17,760

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Middle Eastern Studies and Modern middle east studies

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$18,426

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Philosophy Politics and Economics

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$18,426

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Advanced Studies in International tax law

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$21,090

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Advanced Studies in Public International Law

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$16,650

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

International Relations and Diplomacy

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$18,592

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Political Science Specializiation in Political Science

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$18,426

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Advanced Studies in International civil and commercial law

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$16,650

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

History Colonial and Global History

Duration

24 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$18,426

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Advanced Studies in Law and Digital Technologies

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$16,650

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

International studies

Duration

36 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$11,655

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Global Challenges (Honours Programme)

Duration

36 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$11,655

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

International Relations Specialization in International Relations

Duration

12 Months

Intake

Sep 2025

Total Tuition Fees

$18,426

Submission Deadline

02 Aug 2025

Work Opportunities

Student Assistantships and Department Research Jobs

Internships and Graduate Trainee Programs with Dutch and International Employers

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