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Universiteit Leiden

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Overview

Established in 1575, the 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, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), 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 449-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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universiteit Leiden's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universiteit Leiden's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universiteit Leiden' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universiteit Leiden's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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

Address Rapenburg 73
Leiden
2311 EZ South Holland
Netherlands
Universiteit Leiden's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universiteit Leiden Phone Number +31 (71) 527 8011
Universiteit Leiden Fax Number +31 (71) 527 3118
Other locations Den Haag

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universiteit Leiden's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Universiteit Leiden's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universiteit Leiden's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universiteit Leiden.

Universiteit Leiden: 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universiteit Leiden's admission information.

Universiteit Leiden's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universiteit Leiden's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universiteit Leiden a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universiteit Leiden's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universiteit Leiden's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Leiden University has more than 6700 international students.

Universiteit Leiden's Admission Office Admission Office

Pieterskerkhof 6
Leiden
(71) 527 8011


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universiteit Leiden.

Universiteit Leiden's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universiteit Leiden has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universiteit Leiden's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universiteit Leiden's Control Type Control Type

Universiteit Leiden is a public higher education institution.


Universiteit Leiden's Entity Type Entity Type

Universiteit Leiden is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universiteit Leiden's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universiteit Leiden's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universiteit Leiden does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universiteit Leiden's main facilities:


Universiteit Leiden's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universiteit Leiden's Library


Universiteit Leiden's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universiteit Leiden's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Universiteit Leiden's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universiteit Leiden's main services:


Universiteit Leiden's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universiteit Leiden's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universiteit Leiden's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universiteit Leiden's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universiteit Leiden's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universiteit Leiden's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


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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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universiteit Leiden's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universiteit Leiden's Facebook page Universiteit Leiden's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universiteit Leiden's X (formerly Twitter) page Universiteit Leiden's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universiteit Leiden's YouTube channel Universiteit Leiden's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universiteit Leiden's Instagram page Universiteit Leiden's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universiteit Leiden's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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