Leiden University College The Hague: Liberal Arts & Sciences: Global Challenges

Admissions & requirements

• 1. Personal Motivation

  Part of the application process is an LUC experience: experience what LUC is like, and writing a reflection about this. You can choose to take part in an experience day (online or in person) or student for a day (in person: join a student to a real class). If this is not possible, you can request a one-on-one conversation with a teacher instead, which can take place online. Regardless of the activity you pick, you will write a reflection about it which is submitted as part of your application.

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  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 2. Language Test

  All students need to prove English proficiency, and need to fill out the application form as part of the application process. Depending on your diploma, students may be required to take an English proficiency test. Please check the website for further information.

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 3. Math Test

  All students must prove that their mathematics skills are sufficient in order to pass the mathematics course in the first year. A detailed overview of mathematics requirements as well as ways to meet the math requirements in case you do not have the right curriciulum are available on our admissions website. 

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 4. Written Request

  Each year LUC selects 200 highly motivated and talented students from a pool of applicants. In order to take part in the selection process, all applicants need to submit

  the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Copy of your most recent secondary school transcript (and diploma if obtained
  • already)
  • Motivation form (follow LUC requirements)
  • Recommendation letter
  • Completed LUC form
  • Application fee (if applicable)
  Pro Tip

  This university often rejects generic letters. We can help you structure a tailored motivation letter that highlights your real experience.

  Check our editing services →
  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.

Language requirements

• IELTS overall band (7)
• TOEFL internet based (100)
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (185)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (185)

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