Universiteit Leiden

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Do you want to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree at a world-class Dutch university? Then you choose a study programme at Leiden University with top-quality education, the best lecturers, leading researchers and excellent career prospects. A study that suits who you are, at a university where you can really be yourself. Discover it in the nicest student cities in the Netherlands: Leiden and The Hague

Deepen your knowledge and specialise in your passion with a Leiden University degree.

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How our students experience Leiden University

Akif Ayelev

Student from Armenia

"I find Leiden University to be very liberating. It’s a place where you’re free to express your opinion and are expected to be open to other people’s opinion. Everybody who attends ultimately wants to make the world a better place with future jobs they’re aiming for."

Paz Gonzalez Cutre

Student from Argentina

"Leiden scored very well in the QS Rankings, as my course was in the top 25. I would totally recommend the city to international students who are coming to study, as it is a city full of young people."

Vedant Mehra

Student from India

"I chose Leiden University because of its reputation. What I would say to people when I talk about Leiden is its amazing academic history: even Albert Einstein taught here! Leiden University has always been academically relevant, with up-to-date publications."

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