At Leiden University you will develop the knowledge and skills you will need in your future career, make a valuable contribution to tackling the various issues facing modern society and benefit from the inspiring academic community we have to offer.
For over 450 years, students and lecturers from all over the world have come to Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands. Comprised of a mosaic of cultures, the university’s staff and students offer you a truly international and unique experience. Here you will find a small-scale academic community where there is room for personal contact and regard for your talents and opportunities.
Leiden University is among the top 100 universities in prominent international rankings. What does this mean for you? Our academic staff include many top scholars with an international reputation of excellence. You will have the chance to closely interact these scholars and thinkers, conducting your own research and exploring topics that are timely and relevant.
The step from secondary school to university encompasses many exiting changes and new experiences for those who are curious, critical and involved in the world around them. If you are willing to get the best out of yourself, Leiden University provides a place where different perspectives come together, allowing you to grow both personally and academically. With us, studying is more than just learning from books. Over your 3-year research bachelor’s programme you’ll be encouraged to develop and defend your own viewpoints while also being open to the ideas of others, in addition to learning how you can make an impact on the world with your knowledge and actions.
