Leiden University

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.

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 website for more details.

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 IT professional. To be able 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.

Yes, Leiden University is one of the leading international research universities in Europe. It has more than 40 national and international research institutes. There are five main research domains of this university namely Human in the world; Resilient and Learning Society; Technology and Society; Health and Life Sciences; Peace, Justice, Democracy and Governance. Leiden Uni has a strong reputation for research, especially in areas like Physics, Law, and Archaeology. Note that the Faculty of Archaeology ranks in the Top 10 worldwide in academic reputation and research impact as per QS World University Rankings 2024.

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 university ranks at #56 in 2025 globally.

Leiden University receives thousands of applications from over 100 countries. The university has over 6,000 international students. Choosing a deserving applicant for the courses is quite a time-consuming process as it involves receiving applications, identifying eligible candidates, and sending a response. The university considers students based on their aa strong academic record, relevant work experience, demonstrated motivation, English language proficiency, and more. The whole process can take 4-6 weeks to send a response via email.

The Leiden University application fee is EUR 100 for UG and PG students. Students must pay the application fee after filling the application. International students must fulfill the eligibility criteria by holding a Diploma equivalent Dutch pre-university diploma. They must submit mandatory documents, including LORs, academic transcripts, a letter of motivation, CV or resume, motivation letter, along with English language scores.