Colleges in Netherlands

According to QS rankings 2025, WUR ranked #3 for Environmental Sciences. For this course, this university ranks at #3 which was ranked #2 in 2024. This shows a slight decline in the rankings, it still ranks among the Top 10 Universities for Environmental Sciences courses.

The Wageningen University & Research Center rank at #153. This shows the ranking has improved as compared to the current QS rankings. Also, as per THE rankings, this university ranked at #67 in 2025.As per U.S. News & World Report, this university ranks at #115 in the Best Global Universities category in 2025.

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 at this university. Other notable alumni of this university are: 

• Rene Descartes
• Paul Verhoevan
• Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands
• Eva Jinek
• Princess Margriet of the Netherlands

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:

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 scores are accepted at this university and the minimum scores required vary as per the courses.

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 are 5 levels of scholarship. Apply for this scholarship separately during the admission process. It is awarded for the duration of the study program. 

• €10,000 of the tuition fee
• €15,000 of the tuition fee
• €17,500 of the tuition fee
• €18,500 of the tuition fee
• €19,000 of the tuition fee

Leiden University NL – Scholarship (Outgoing) scholarship, formerly known as Holland Scholarship is for Bachelor's and Master's students enrolled at this university. The scholarship amount is EUR 2,500 (Around INR 2.5 lakh). Do apply for the scholarship separately from the designated tab. The scholarship application is forwarded to the faculty to make the final selection.

The entry requirements at Leiden Uni vary as per the course levels. The minimum Leiden University admission requirements for Indian students are given below:

• UG: A Diploma that is at least equal to the Dutch Pre-University Diploma. An English language proficiency score is required for admission
• PG: To pursue any Master's course at this university, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree (BA or BSc). Also, an English language proficiency score is required. 

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 between Euro 300 – Euro 750 per month.