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Jul 8, 2011 · Leiden University, The Netherlands, was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities. It has seven faculties in the arts, sciences and social sciences, spread over locations in Leiden and The Hague.
Leiden University (abbreviated as LEI; Dutch: Universiteit Leiden) is a public research university in Leiden, Netherlands. It was founded as a Protestant university in 1575 [7] by William, Prince of Orange as the first university in the Netherlands.
Discover the world at Leiden University. When you choose Leiden University, you are choosing to broaden your personal and academic horizons. You will find in our two cities – Leiden and The Hague - an inspiring community of students and staff from almost all corners of the world.
At Leiden University you can choose from almost 80 challenging master's programmes and more than 200 specialisations. Would you like to experience for yourself what the programmes entail? Watch the information videos, visit our Open Days, participate in a Student for a Day or chat with our students.
Find out how to apply for one of Leiden University’s master's programmes by following our step-by step guide in the application and admission section. We look forward to receiving your application!
Step 1: Choose your bachelor's programme. Step 2: Check the admission requirements. Step 3: Check the application deadlines. Step 4: Collect the required documents. Step 5: Start your application. Step 6: Pay your tuition fees. Step 7: Prepare for your studies at Leiden University.
Apply now to start your bachelor's or master's programme in September. We look forward to receiving your application!
Leiden University has been elevating minds and making an impact since 1575. That’s almost 4 and a half centuries of tradition and innovation. Leiden University is: The first, and therefore oldest university in the Netherlands, established by William of Orange. Ranked in the world’s top 100.
Learn more about studying at Leiden University including how it performs in QS rankings, the cost of tuition and further course information.
Welcome to Leiden University. Will you soon be joining Leiden University? Here you can find all the information you need to get your studies off to a good start. Joining a bachelor's or master's programme? Find out what you need to know and arrange by clicking on your faculty or study programme tab. Joining an exchange or study-abroad programme?
