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#4 in Netherlands

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Leiden University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(90 courses)
INR 18 L - 23 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7.5, PTE, TOEFL: 90 & Above
M.A.(125 courses)
INR 3 L - 22 LGet Fee Details
Duration11 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7.5, PTE, TOEFL: 90 - 100
M.Sc.(7 courses)
INR 20 L - 22 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE
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Q:   What are the various courses offered by Leiden University?
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Leiden University offers 16 English taught Bachelor's courses. At the master's level, around 80 English taught master's courses are offered. Study areas at the UG and PG level are:

  • UG: International Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Urban Studies, etc.
  • PG: Arts and Culture, Biology, Bioinformatics, Asian Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, etc.
Q:   How much is the application fee for Leiden University?
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Leiden University offers a number of bachelor's and master's programs. International students can apply online to Leiden University through the 'Studielink'. International students applying to Leiden University are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of EUR 100. Also, international studetns are entitled to apply for up to three programs within teh same academic year, without paying any extra application fee. However, internationa students are required to pay extra EUR 50 separately as an application fee for Leiden University College. 

Q:   Is Leiden University good for international students?
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Leiden University is one of the most prominent research universities in the Europe. Leiden University courses are highly-ranked and top-rated for research and teaching. Leiden University has 13,000+ international students. It offers 16 English-taught courses at the Bachelor’s level and 80 courses at the Master’s level. Since a wide range of English taught programs are offered, the university becomes more accessible to Indian students. 

Q:   What does Leiden University specialize in?
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Leiden University offers a number of programs at the bachelor's and master's level for students. The universtiy offers 45 bachelor's programs in Leiden and 7 bachelor's programme in the Hague. Also, Leiden University offers about 80 English-taught postgraduate programs. The university specializes in major such as: Culture, History, Society; International Justice; World Politics; Global Public Health; and Governance, Econocmics & Development etc. 

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Leiden University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   Is Leiden University free for international students?
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Leiden University is not free for international students who are not a national of an EEA country, Suriname or Switzerland. The Leiden University fees for international students is mentioned below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MIM (4 courses)

INR 17 L - 18 L

MS (78 courses)

INR 16 L - 18 L

MIM0 (2 courses)

INR 11 L - 15 L

MA (92 courses)

INR 7 L - 17 L

MIM06 (13 courses)

INR 13 L - 17 L

MIM9 (13 courses)

INR 9 L - 14 L

BSc (1 course)

INR 12 L

MIM3 PG (1 course)

INR 18 L

BArch (1 course)

INR 11 L

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Q:   What is the cost of studying at Leiden University?
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The annual Leiden University tuition fees for Indian students can be between INR 3 L – INR 22 L. Course-Wise as per Shiksha Study Abroad at Leiden can be as follows:

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1st Year Tuition Fees

LL.M. (13 courses)

INR 15 L - 22 L

MS (78 courses)

INR 18 L - 22 L

M.A. (91 courses)

INR 8 L - 22 L

B.A. (13 courses)

INR 3 L - 16 L

M.Sc. (4 courses)

INR 19 L - 21 L

MBA/PGDM (4 courses)

INR 19 L - 21 L

B.E. / B.Tech (2 courses)

INR 12 L - 18 L

B.Arch (1 course)

INR 14 L

Others PG (1 course)

INR 20 L

B.Sc. (1 course)

INR 14 L

Q:   How much is the fee for Leiden University?
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Leiden University offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The tuition fee for international students will depend on the type of course and level of study. Also, Leiden University is a public university, therefore, tuition fee for international students and domestic students may vary. Here we have given the average tuition fee for internaitonal students for some popular courses. 

Course Average Annual Fees
MSINR 15.7 L - 17.3 L 
MAINR 7.1 L - 17 L 
BAINR 9.3 L - 13.6 L 
Q:   Does Leiden University have an application fee?
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The application fee at Leiden University is EURO 100 (INR 9K) for international students. The students can apply through 'studielink'. Some documents are given below:

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Master of Science in Political Science - Batch of 2023
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More opportunities if you are a Dutch speaker.
Tips: There is a bit of cultural transition which one adapts to while living here. I did not opt for any scholarship. I am completely satisfied with the country. A little bit dissatisfied with the course and university. The thesis seminar was very stressful, it could have been organized in a more relaxed manner.
Likes (Safety): Leiden is a safe city in itself, so not a lot of facilities need to be in place. Walking alone at night is not at all concerning as it is absolutely safe most of the time. I did not come across any specific safety measures in the university. But there might be something in place that I don't know about
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are a lot of companies offering sponsor visas for work but most of them require Dutch-speaking individuals so it's a bit tricky for internationals to get in. It also totally depends on the field of job somebody is looking in. For political science, it can be difficult as a lot of companies, organizations, NGOs are not registered with the government to sponsor visas.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 30325
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IELTS / TOEFL scores are accepted by Leiden Uni. For Master's admission, Indian applicants are required to have a range of IELTS between 6.0 – 7.5 (as required by the course). The TOEFL score range is 80-113. To know the English language requirements for Bachelor's courses, refer to the official web

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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship is for the students joining full-time Master's programme at the university (with the exception to all Humanities program) and LLM Non-Advanced and MSc Int. Relations and Diplomacy). The students must be among the Top 10% in their previous study program. There

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In 2026, Leiden University QS ranking is #119. Whereas in 2025, this university ranked at #141. It can be seen that the university's ranking has improved in 2026. Also, as per Times Higher Education rankings, Leiden University world ranking is #73 in 2025. Also, as per U.S. News & World Report, this

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Many of the courses at Leiden University Netherlands are taught in English language. It offers 16 English-taught courses at the Bachelor's level and 80 courses at the Master's level. So, students aiming for the English taught courses must submit the English language proficiency score. IELTS / TOEFL

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Members of the Dutch Royal family such as Queen Beatrix, Queen Juliana, and King Willem-Alexander studied at Leiden University Netherlands. Additionally, 10 Prime Ministers of the Netherlands including Mark Rutte have studied at this university. John Quincy Adams (the U.S. President) also studied a

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