Security Studies
Leiden University • Leiden • General programmes
Admissions & requirements
- 1. College DegreeNoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
- 2. Associate Degree
The following is required:
- associate degree diploma from a university of applied sciences
- meet the English language requirement:
• IELTS 6.0
• TOEFL (internet-based) 80
• CPE or CAE.
Holders of an associate degree diploma from a university of applied sciences of an English taught programme meet the requirement of a sufficient command of the English language if all instruction and examinations of the propaedeuse phase where held in English.
NoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan. - 3. Polytechnic Degree
The following is required:
- propaedeuse diploma from a university of applied sciences
- meet the English language requirement:
• IELTS 6.0
• TOEFL (internet-based) 80
• CPE or CAE.
Holders of a propaedeuse diploma from a university of applied sciences of an English taught programme meet the requirement of a sufficient command of the English language if all instruction and examinations of the propaedeuse phase where held in English.
NoteVisa 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
- TOEFL internet based (80)
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (169)
- IELTS overall band (6.0)
Estimated Monthly Expenses
Leiden University
LeidenResearch University
Leiden University, founded in 1575, is the oldest university in the Netherlands and one of Europe's most prestigious. Known for excellence in law, humanities, and international studies. 16 Nobel Prize winners are affiliated, including Einstein who was a professor there. Has a second campus in The Hague.
Accreditations
Scholarships
- NL Scholarship