Master
International Relations: European Union Studies
★ StudyPath verdict
8.3/10
Best for students seeking deep insight into EU institutions and policy with Brussels exposure; strong academic foundation from a top Dutch university, though lighter on hands-on vocational training than some alternatives.
Tuition · Intl
↗€22,300
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
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NL recognised
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About this program
Master programme at Leiden University (Leiden). Leads to Master of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 1 year. 60 ECTS. Tuition €22,300/yr.
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsFull-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyResearch
About Leiden 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.
Living in Leiden
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€520/mo
Monthly total
€900–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
126k
Intellectual, historic, and cultured. Leiden exudes academic tradition with its beautiful old buildings and prestigious university. The city is quieter than Amsterdam but offers rich cultural experiences, including world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 180
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)Varies; for excellent full-time master's students, with exclusions
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