The Hague student city

Studying in The Hague can make a big difference. The Hague is proud to be known as the international city of peace, justice and security. The city is full of opportunity and is a fantastic student city.

Attractive student city

The Hague is an attractive place to live. There is good reason why it is rated as one of the most attractive student cities in world rankings. The Hague has eleven kilometers of beach within cycling distance of the historic city centre. This is the perfect place to take a breather.

It feels like home in The Hague

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City by the sea

Fancy catching some rays, or just chilling by the sea? With 11 kilometres of beaches almost in your backyard it’s not difficult to conjure up that holiday feeling in The Hague. And in the summer there are some great beach parties going on there.

The world in your backyard

Studying in The Hague broadens your perspective on the world and quickly gives you an international network. And in addition to housing the Netherlands’ ministries and government bodies, many big companies are also headquartered there. Plenty of internship opportunities then. And in our The Hague Campus you can follow lectures given by professionals from the real world. Studying in a city full of embassies, multinationals and international courts certainly has its advantages!

Social activities

All our programmes in The Hague have their own study association, and there are also student associations. These organise study trips, lectures and numerous social activities. This means that students quickly make friends and start to build a network that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.

Alec Kushmerek (student International Relations and Organisations): 'If you’re considering studying at Leiden University, I highly recommend attending the introduction week. The week is packed with fun activities like museum visits, beach trips, campus tours and guest lectures. The former NATO secretary-general gave a mini lecture during our introduction which was really impressive and that was only on day three!'
Álvaro Jimeno Flores (student Crisis and Security Management): 'The Hague is undoubtedly the hub for anyone interested in international relations. The city is rich with international organizations and political relevance. It has charming cafes, sports bars, and museums, and I love studying at the Royal Library. The city’s European lifestyle is easy to adapt to, and Dutch people are genuinely welcoming.'

Sights for sore eyes

If you have spare time on your hands, there is so much to see in The Hague. Such as the Peace Palace, the Mauritshuis, Noordeinde Palace, the Binnenhof, Madurodam and the Pier.
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Going out

Finished an exam, or just feeling the urge to let your hair down after a hard day’s studying? In The Hague you’ll find plenty of places where you can do just that. Like Millers or Danzig on the square, for example, or you can go with friends to Paard van Troje (Trojan Horse), a celebrated local pop temple near the Grote Markt. And remember, Thursday evening is student evening.
Chill out or go wild

The Hague is a cosmopolitan city, and still remains liveable and personal. Everything in the entire city is barely more than a stone’s throw away.
Including the seaside. Step on a tram in the historic city centre and within fifteen minutes you’ll find yourself on The Hague’s eleven-kilometre long beach.
People come to The Hague from all over the world to work together on solutions to global problems. With the Peace Palace at the centre of it all, The Hague is truly the international city of peace and justice.
The beautiful, historic ‘Binnenhof’ is viewed in the Netherlands as the symbol of the Dutch government and of Dutch political life. The Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament meet here, and houses the office of the Prime Minister.
In The Hague, everything is surprisingly nearby. Gazing straight into the eyes of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring is just a beautiful, five-minute-walk away from losing all sense of perspective at Escher in Het Paleis.