Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands
Founded in February 1575, Leiden University is one of Europe’s most prominent scientific centres for more than four centuries in a great many fields. It is listed in the top 150 of all universities worldwide in various rankings.
University offers a broad range of programmes taught in English:
Master’s programmes
Students can choose from almost 80 English-taught master’s programmes. The master’s programmes of Leiden University distinguish themselves by the strong relationship between education and research and offer considerable freedom in choosing subjects related to your individual interests and ambitions.