Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Master

Political Science: Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development

Leiden UniversityLeiden, NLEnglish
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students focused on identity, conflict and development policy in global contexts. Solid Leiden University reputation and flexible electives, but career outcomes data is limited compared to more applied programmes.
Tuition · Intl
€22,300
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
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NL recognised
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Open
no intake cap
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About this program
Master programme at Leiden University (Leiden). Leads to Master of Science. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 1 year. Tuition €22,300/yr.
EnglishMaster of ScienceFull-timeMaster
Teaching formats
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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
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Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
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