Leiden University
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Leiden University is in Leiden, Netherlands; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Tuition for international students: €14,700–€31,400 (≈ US$16,400–34,900) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: International A-levels (Cambridge / Pearson Edexcel / OxfordAQA) three general, academic subjects with grades A-C; International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP); Secondary school diploma equivalent to Dutch pre-university (VWO) level. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: application fee €100. Scholarships: 1 from the university; government scholarships: NL Scholarship.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €14,700 per year (≈ US$16,400) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Government scholarships for this country: NL Scholarship. |
| Chances of admission | International A-levels (Cambridge / Pearson Edexcel / OxfordAQA): three general, academic subjects with grades A-C. International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Apr 1 (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Leiden · 22 km from RTM airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“The diploma requirements for admission to the English-taught bachelor's programmes at the Faculty of Humanities are:”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
LUC Financial Support Programme
€1,000–€3,000 (≈ US$1,100–3,300) / year
- Amount: €1,000–€3,000 (≈ US$1,100–3,300) / year
- Financial need: Required
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 3 years
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 15
Sources (4)
“Leiden University College (LUC) offers financial support to a limited number of students who may otherwise not be able to attend. Both enrolled students and future students of LUC can request financial support.”www.student.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Recipients will be awarded an amount between 1000 Euro and 3000 Euro per year - exact amount to be determined by LUC on the basis of the applicant's situation and the amount of funds available. Funds are awarded in principle for a period of 3 academic years but are reviewed on an annual basis.”www.student.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You are able to provide documentary evidence that you are unable to study at LUC without financial support.”www.student.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Before 15 March: Log into uSis, go to your LUC application, click on the 'Scholarship' tile and indicate that you want to apply for LUC financial support.”www.student.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: International Studies (BA) Source (1)“Do you want to apply for the bachelor's programme International Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Liberal Arts and Sciences (Leiden University College The Hague) Source (1)“Students following the Liberal Arts and Sciences programme at Leiden University College The Hague (LUC) pay an additional institutional tuition fee of: €3,070”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)“The application fee for degree programmes at Leiden University is €100. This fee is non-refundable and it entitles you to apply for up to three programmes/specialisations within the same academic year*.”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“You can apply before you obtain the results of your language exam. If you are admitted, it will be on condition of the result being good enough.”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“Copies of diplomas and transcripts”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Please upload your academic records of all attended secondary and higher education (completed and uncompleted), including any external national or university (entrance) exam results.”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Netherlands
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
NL Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600)
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) (2027-28 figure)
Sources (4)
“The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application | Apr 1 (reference)Source (1)“Non-EU/EER students who need a visa or residence permit. The same deadline applies to students who already have a Dutch residence permit for study purposes and need to extend it. 1 April”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Faculty of Humanities: €14,700 per year (≈ US$16,400) (2027–28 figure) Faculty of Science: €19,200 per year (≈ US$21,400) (2027–28 figure) Medicine (Leiden University Medical Center): €31,400 per year (≈ US$34,900) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,214–€1,644 per month (≈ US$1,400–1,800) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“Institutional tuition fee for students who are not nationals of an EEA country, Suriname or Switzerland”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tariffs academic year 2027-2028”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Faculty of Humanities €14,700”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Faculty of Science €19,200”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Faculty of Medicine/Leiden University Medical Center - Biomedical Sciences - Medicine €19,200 €31,400”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“In the table below you can find a rough estimate of the monthly expenses for students in Leiden and The Hague.”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Total (excluding tuition fees) €1214 – €1644”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (2)“Leiden University reserves a limited number of rooms each year for international students.”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Accommodation is offered on a first-come first-served basis and is not guaranteed.”www.universiteitleiden.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Leiden |
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| Nearest major airport | Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 22 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q156598 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).