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Leiden University

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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

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 Profile

Name (English)
Name Leiden University
Colours Blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Rapenburg 73
Leiden
2311 EZ South Holland
Netherlands
Leiden University Phone Number +31 (71) 527 8011
Leiden University Fax Number +31 (71) 527 3118
Other locations Den Haag

Leiden University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 Leiden University'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 Leiden University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Leiden University'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 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

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

Leiden University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Leiden University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Leiden University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Leiden University'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.

Leiden University's Admission Office Admission Office

Pieterskerkhof 6
Leiden
(71) 527 8011


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

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

Leiden University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Leiden University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Leiden University's Control Type Control Type

Leiden University is a public higher education institution.


Leiden University's Entity Type Entity Type

Leiden University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Leiden University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Leiden University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Leiden University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

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


Leiden University's Library University Library

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


Leiden University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

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


Leiden University'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 Leiden University's main services:


Leiden University'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.

Leiden University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Leiden University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Leiden University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Leiden University'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.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Leiden University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (NVAO)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Leiden University'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Leiden University '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 Leiden University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Leiden University's Facebook page Leiden University's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Leiden University's Twitter page Leiden University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Leiden University's YouTube channel Leiden University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Leiden University's Instagram page Leiden University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Leiden University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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