Science for Sustainable Societies (BSc)

Why Leiden University?

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.

More reasons to choose Leiden University

Study at the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Science is a first-class research faculty with an excellent position in the basic disciplines of science. The current research and education programmes span the entire spectrum of science ranging from Mathematics and Statistical Science, Computer Science and Data Science, Astrophysics, Physics, Chemistry and Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences to Biology and Environmental Sciences. Our science community is driven by their curiosity and desire to increase basic knowledge, for science and to contribute to the great societal challenges of today and tomorrow. Core values are scientific impact, technological innovation and relevance to society.

At the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, education and research go hand in hand and are also intensively linked to society. We draw on topical issues from both the Netherlands and the international community to stimulate the curiosity of students and researchers. We believe that the full potential of the social sciences can only be realised by opening up our community and knowledge. We feel part of a bigger picture and challenge ourselves to constantly adapt to changing circumstances. In this way we can increasingly be of direct value to society.

4 Reasons why you should study Science for Sustainable Societies in Leiden

• You study with leading academics in a highly international programme.
• You have the opportunity to study abroad, or tailor your studies with a minor or electives during your 3^rd year.
• You study in beautiful Leiden, with canals and history, and close to big cities such as Amsterdam and The Hague
• You gain all kinds of academic and practical skills, useful for your future master programme and your career after university.