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Leiden University Rankings 2026

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#64 in World

#4 in Netherlands

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Leiden University Ranking

#4

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World rank by different ranking providers

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#64

US News Ranking

#56

THE Ranking

#73

ARWU Ranking

#101

QS Ranking

#119
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MS

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#51
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Physics

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Biology

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#89
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LL.M.

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#21

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#25

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#26
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M.A.

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#17

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#21

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Specializations in M.A. Program

Politics

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Leiden University
US News & World Report Ranking 2025

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Leiden University
QS Ranking 2026

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Europe4452– / –
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126141119
Architecture and Built Environment– / –201– / –
Biological Sciences6989– / –
Communication and Media Studies10151– / –
Engineering and Technology
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378376– / –
Law and Legal Studies2425– / –
Mathematics151151– / –
Medicine6165– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology1622– / –
Physics and Astronomy74102– / –
Politics1417– / –
Sociology8475– / –
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Arts and Humanities262421
Clinical and Health706262
Law291721
Psychology776359
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Law5126– / –
Nursing201201– / –
Physics5151– / –
Political Sciences3339– / –

Leiden University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.5/5
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  • 0% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
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Internships4
Part time work3
Post study jobs2
Quality of faculty4
Student Life4
Value for money2
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Safety5
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Master of Science in Political Science - Batch of 2023
3.5
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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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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Each semester, Leiden University reserves a limited number of rooms for international students via a local agency. The university does not have student dorms. The university can house certain number of students of students only who submit the housing request. The average room cost in Leiden is betwe

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Leiden University Netherlands MSc in ICT in Business and the Public Sector course is two-year. The language of instruction of this course is English. In this course, students are going to expand their knowledge of ICT and develop Business and organizational skills that are crucial to become a modern

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Leiden University expects minimum GPA of 3.2 on 4 point scale from international students. Along with GPA score, students must take care of various factors while deciding to enter the university. They must have completed 2 years of university studies and have relevant experience in course they are a

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University CityLeiden, Other - Netherlands, Netherlands
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Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ Leiden, Netherlands
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