Master Honours Classes & Challenges

Application & admission

Applications for the Master Honours Classes & Challenges are open to students who are enrolled in a master’s degree programme at Leiden University. The applications run twice a year.

Selection criteria

• The student is following a master’s programme at Leiden University. For some project-based Challenges, advanced bachelor’s students may also apply. 
• The student is highly motivated and has an affinity with the topic.
• The student can spend approximately 10 hours per week on coursework for the duration of the course.
• The student has not yet participated in a Master Honours Class or Challenge this academic year, nor are they a participant of the Leiden Leadership Programme. 

Application details and deadlines

Students can apply for a Master Honours Class or Challenge by filling in the online registration form on the student website and submitting two attachments, namely:

• A letter of motivation;
• A transcript of results from their bachelor’s degree programme (and any first-year master’s degree programme).

The applications run twice a year: around September/October and around February. The exact deadline dates will be published on the student website. Students can also read there when they will hear about their admission.