Linguistics (MA)

Information activities

Come and meet us at the Leiden University Master’s Open Day!

Are you thinking about joining this Master's programme, and want to determine if it will be the right fit for you? Below, you can browse the orientation events that we have coming up, and sign up to experience Leiden University and the programme for yourself. Alternatively, take a look at the information videos on this page to find out more about the programme, the university campus, and more!

Master's Open Days

During the Master's Open Days you’ll have the opportunity to learn all about Leiden University’s master's programmes. Attend presentations about your chosen programme(s) or practical matters such as admissions and housing. Get real insight into the content of your preferred master's, along with the career opportunities it will bring.

When are the next Master's Open Days?

Get to know the campus

Check out our virtual campus tours, filmed in 360 degrees – by dragging the video, you can look around at the surroundings yourself. Below is the video recorded at the Humanities faculty, where most of your lectures will take place; you can also view other 360 campus tours of the various university faculties here.

360 Campus tour: the Humanities faculty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I contact with questions about my application?

You can find information on the admission requirements and deadlines on the Application & Admission page of this programme. If you cannot find the answers you are looking for there, you can contact the Admissions Office at info@leidenuniv.nl.

Can this programme be done part-time?

No, this programme is only available in full-time form.

How does the University prepare me for a career after graduation?

Leiden University has an extensive support system called the Leiden University Career Zone for students to help them with preparing for a career after graduation. You can find out more about the Career Zone here.

Jelle and Rick: “The main reasons we’re visiting the Master’s Open Day is to talk to students and recent alumni. The website gives you a lot of information, but talking to students gives us a much better idea of what it’s really like to study this degree.”
Sophie: “I came to the Master’s Day because I have some questions that I couldn’t find answers to via the site. In my bachelor’s I am already specialising in North America, so this master’s is a good match. And next year, in the first semester, I’ll be going to Boston!”
Luuk: “Today I want to find out what it’s like to be doing a master’s, and what the real focus of the programme is. I’ve just been looking at International Relations, because I really like the dynamics of the programme. It focuses on current events, and I’m particularly impressed with the international aspects of the master’s, which I feel give it more weight.”
Nino and Elias: Nino: “I’m now doing a bachelor’s in Assyriology, and I may want to do a master’s in it too. We’ve heard that studying here is real fun. We’re from Italy but we love Holland and the Dutch.”
Dennis: Studying: pre-master’s in Dutch Literature (Vrije Universiteit), master’s in Philosophy (University of Amsterdam) Interested in: Literary Studies, Dutch Studies, Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory.