The Graduate School of Science offers 13 MSc programmes spanning the entire spectrum of science.

Master's Programmes

We offer 13 MSc Programmes; 
Astronomy, Biology, Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Farmacie (Dutch), ICT in Business and the Public Sector, Industrial Ecology, Life Science & Technology, Mathematics, Media Technology, Physics and Statistical Science for the Life and Behavioural Sciences. 

Master's Students follow courses that aim at the deepening of their knowledge, and spend an appreciable amount of time in research groups of the institutes. Courses and working classes concern small groups, while the students are in one-to-one contact with a staff member during their research periods.

Information about the Master's programmes available can be found on masters.universiteitleiden.nl.

Enroll in PhD

Those MSc Students that perform excellently are stimulated to enroll in one of the PhD Programmes. The Graduate School of Science will offer PhD candidates a position for 4 years to do independent research, follow advanced courses and develop personal skills, and finally defend their PhD thesis.
See more information about prospective PhD candidates here.