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Leiden University

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University Overview

Established in 1575, Universiteit Leiden (Leiden University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Leiden (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. This institution also has a branch campus in Den Haag. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science), Universiteit Leiden (LEI) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Universiteit Leiden (LEI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 450-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LEI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Leiden University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Leiden University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Leiden University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Leiden University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Leiden University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym LEI
Founded 1575
Motto Praesidium Libertatis
Stronghold of Liberty
Colours Blue and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Rapenburg 73
Leiden
2311 EZ South Holland
Netherlands
Leiden University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Leiden University Phone Number (71) 527 8011
Leiden University Fax Number (71) 527 3118
Other locations Den Haag

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Recognition and Accreditation

Leiden University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Leiden University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Leiden's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Leiden University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Leiden University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Leiden University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Leiden University's academic range and degree level offering.



Leiden University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Leiden University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Leiden University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Leiden University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Leiden University.



Leiden University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Leiden University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Leiden University Admission Info


Leiden University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Leiden University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Leiden University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Leiden University has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Leiden University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Leiden University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Leiden University has more than 6700 international students.


Leiden University's Admission Office Admission Office

Pieterskerkhof 6
Leiden
(71) 527 8011


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Leiden University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Leiden University Size and Profile


Leiden University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Leiden University has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Leiden University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Leiden University's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Leiden University's Control Type Control Type

Leiden University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Leiden University's Entity Type Entity Type

Leiden University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Leiden University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Leiden University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Leiden University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Leiden University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Leiden University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Leiden University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Leiden University Facilities


Leiden University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Leiden University's Library


Leiden University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Leiden University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Leiden University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Leiden University Services


Leiden University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Leiden University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Leiden University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Leiden University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Leiden University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Leiden University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universiteit Leiden's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Leiden University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universiteit Leiden's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Coimbra Group
  • Europaeum
  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
  • Council of International Schools (CIS)
  • National Association of College and Admissions Counselors (NACAC)
  • International Association of College and Admissions Counselors (IACAC)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

Universiteit Leiden's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Universiteit Leiden's X page review

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Universiteit Leiden's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universiteit Leiden's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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