Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands · Checked September 26, 2026
Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, a public research university with campuses in Leiden and The Hague. It is known for law, humanities, governance and international affairs, social sciences, science and medicine.
Undergraduate tuition (international)EUR 14,700 per year for most bachelor's programmes (institutional fee for non-EEA students, 2027/28); Faculty of Science EUR 19,200; Medicine EUR 31,400; Leiden University College EUR 18,050 + EUR 3,070
Master's tuition (international)EUR 22,900 per year for most master's programmes (non-EEA, 2027/28); Faculty of Science and several LUMC programmes EUR 23,300; Medicine and Pharmacy EUR 34,000; some advanced/non-subsidised programmes differ
IntakesSeptember (main); February for some master's programmes
English requirementSet per master's programme, typically IELTS Academic 6.5 (sections 5.0) or 7.0 (sections 5.5), TOEFL iBT 90 (sections 22) or 100 (sections 25); Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency and PTE Academic also accepted. IELTS General Training, TOEFL MyBest and ITP not accepted.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| Bachelor's - numerus fixus programmes | 15 January |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's - other programmes | 1 April if you need a visa/residence permit (otherwise 1 May) |
| Master's - September start | 1 April if you need a visa/residence permit (otherwise 15 May); some programmes have earlier deadlines |
| Master's - February start | 15 October if you need a visa/residence permit (otherwise 15 November) |
Scholarships
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
65 days leftAmsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS)
Check official siteJustus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship
65 days leftNL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)
Check official siteRadboud Scholarship Programme
126 days leftTU/e Scholarship for Excellence: Shaping the Future of Microchip Innovation
96 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
