Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575. The university takes a multi-disciplinary approach to education and research. Fundamental research is combined with a focus on issues in contemporary society. This approach has lead to high international acclaim. The university has brought forth a number of Nobel Prize laureates.
With over 50 bachelor programs and nearly 80 English taught master programs, Leiden University is a comprehensive institution. Education is centered on 7 core areas: Archaeology, Humanities, Medicine, Law, Social Sciences and Science. More and more international students come to study in Leiden each year. Currently around 15% of the student body is of non-Dutch origin. Leiden has 1600 international students.
Education at Leiden University is highly rated by international students. Independent student surveys show that Leiden is a top 10 player in terms of lecturer quality (source: International Student Barometer)
Leiden University has a broad international partner network. Partner universities include: King’s College (UK), University of Oxford (UK) and the University of California (USA). This allows students to go on an exchange to one of these top universities. Leiden University has always been active on the international stage. It was one of the founding members of LERU, the prestigious League of European Research Universities.
In terms of university rankings, Leiden is one of the best performing institutes in the Netherlands. Currently it holds 79th place in the Times ranking and 88th place in the QS ranking. Leiden scores particularly well in Arts and Humanities (37th place), Social Sciences (78th) and Natural Sciences (80th).
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QS World Humanities and Arts Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Leiden University in the various Discipline Rankings |
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Philosophy Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Modern Languages Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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English Language and Literature Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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History Ranking: 19 |
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Linguistics Ranking: 41 |
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Times Higher Education Humanities Top 50 World Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Leiden University in the Rankings |
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Humanities and Arts Ranking: 26 |
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QS World Engineering and Technology Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Leiden University in the various Discipline Rankings |
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Computer Science Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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QS World Life Sciences and Medicine Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Leiden University in the various Discipline Rankings |
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Medicine Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Biologicial Sciences Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Psychology Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Pharmacy Ranking: 30 |
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QS World Natural Sciences Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Leiden University in the various Discipline Rankings |
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Physics and Astronomy Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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Mathematics Ranking: 151 - 200 |
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Environmental Sciences Ranking: 151 - 200 |
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Chemistry Ranking: 101 - 150 |
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QS World Social Sciencesand Management Ranking 2012 |
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Position of Leiden University in the various Discipline Rankings |
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Statistics and Operational Research Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Sociology Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Politics Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Law Ranking: 31 |
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Communication and Media Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Education Ranking: 51 - 100 |
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Students have a choice of a number of scholarships they can apply for. Scholarships include:
Faculty of Archaeology, Campus The Hague, Faculty of Humanity, Faculty of Law, Leiden University Medical Centre, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
