Politicologie (BSc)
Why Leiden University
If you choose to study Political Science: National and International Politics, then you choose Leiden as your home base. You will study at a leading research institute, with a heart for good education and inspiring teachers. And Leiden is a real student city with a flourishing cultural and nightlife, as well as plenty of associations and facilities for students.
If you are interested in issues of power relations, war and peace, and the governance of societies, you will be at your beck and call in Leiden. The program is well designed. In addition, there is ample opportunity to delve into your own areas of interest.
Political Science at Leiden University enjoys an excellent reputation internationally. Our programmes consistently rank high in various surveys; as a research institute, Political Science ranks first in the Netherlands.
As a Political Science student in Leiden, you go beyond trivia and opinions. You learn to look, think and work like a scientist. Methods of social science research occupy an important place in the programme. Much attention is paid to skills such as writing, presenting and debating.
You will be taught by inspiring lecturers. They are well-known researchers in their field, who are happy to share their fascination and expertise with you. As a student, you will benefit from this. Lecturers lecture from their research experience and discuss with you the latest knowledge, ideas and questions.
From Leiden, you can be in The Hague within 15 minutes by train. Because The Hague is so close, it is easy to visit parliament and other government offices. And conversely, there are regular guest speakers from The Hague for lectures. Moreover, The Hague is the capital of international law; a subject that will certainly receive attention during your studies.
Study at a world-class university
Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation built up over more than four centuries. Since 1575 we’ve provided sound personal education for hundreds of thousands of students from all over the world. We’ll do our utmost to give you the best possible support. And if you can and want to do more, we’ll challenge you every step of the way. For many years, we’ve been among the leaders in Dutch university rankings and we are currently to be found in a variety of top international rankings too.
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