Imagine yourself in a vibrant international student city, surrounded by curious minds from across the globe. At Leiden University, you don’t just study, you participate in a diverse academic community where ideas are shared, challenged, and developed from day one.
At Leiden University, you are encouraged to explore complex questions. What if we rid oceans of microplastics? What if we can do excavations with AI? Examine global challenges such as climate change, the rule of law, and cultural diversity. Here, the focus is not only on what you think, but how you think: critically, analytically, and from multiple perspectives. By engaging with fellow students and lecturers from an open, research-driven mindset that prepares you for an international career.
Choosing Leiden University means choosing a university with a strong global reputation and a rich history. Founded more than 450 years ago, it is the oldest university in the Netherlands and has long attracted students and scholars from all over the world. Despite its long tradition, Leiden University offers you a personal and interactive learning environment. Small-scale teaching ensures that your talents are recognised, and you benefit from close contact with lecturers. Ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide, Leiden University gives you access to leading academics and high-quality research. Through lectures, seminars, and projects, you engage directly with real-world issues and develop the skills to analyse and innovate.
With campuses in both Leiden and The Hague, in an environment that is both global and close-knit, you will feel at home while gaining independence and expanding your worldview. The diverse community allows you to build a global network and learn from different perspectives.
Whether you are interested in law, anthropology, languages, politics or technology, the university offers a wide selection of bachelor’s programmes. You can broaden your horizons, combine disciplines, and tailor your studies to your goals.
From the start, you work in small groups, participate in research, gain experience, and collaborate across cultures. At Leiden University, you don’t just learn about the world, you learn how to contribute to it.
