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Leiden University • Leiden • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts

Admissions & requirements

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2. Previous Education
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Language requirements

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2)
IELTS overall band (7)
TOEFL internet based (100)

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Rent~€800

Food~€300

Insurance~€120

Total~€1,220/mo

Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.

Leiden University

LeidenResearch University

#119 Worldwide

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.

245 programs availableView University

Tuition (from)

€22,300

/year

Admission

Admission: Competitive

Duration

11 months

Location

Leiden

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Accreditations

NVAO

Scholarships

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS)

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Success Rate: 92% of our students get admitted to their top-choice programs.