South and Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse areas. Interested in understanding the complexity of the region’s history, languages, and cultures in the context of its rapidly developing economies? This is your programme!

The MA South Asian Studies at Leiden University is designed for students with an interest in studying South Asia from a range of perspectives including its history, literature, art, media, culture, religions, philosophy and philology.

De masterspecialisatie History, Arts and Culture of Asia van de Universiteit Leiden is gericht op studenten die één of meer landen of regio’s in pre-modern, modern of hedendaags Azië willen bestuderen vanuit de geesteswetenschappen.

The MA in History, Arts and Culture of Asia is designed for students interested in taking a humanities-related approach to the study of countries or regions in pre-modern, modern or contemporary Asia.

From Great-Britain to the United States and from Australia to South Africa: people around the whole world speak and write English. In Leiden you will broaden your knowledge of the English language, and in the rich Literature and culture of the global English world on academic level.

The one-year, English-taught master's programme in English Literature and Culture focuses on the interaction between literature and key political and social issues such as identity, migration, memory and the metropolis, but also between literature and the literary tradition, and literature and film.

De master Ancient History van de Universiteit Leiden biedt een compleet en breed overzicht van de geschiedenis van de Griekse en Romeinse periode, met speciale aandacht voor de denkwijze en de sociaal-economische geschiedenis in de periode van 400 v.Chr – 400 na Chr.

In de specialisatie Ancient History (research) van de Universiteit Leiden bestudeer je de geschiedenis van de Griekse en Romeinse periode, in het bijzonder de mentaliteit en de sociale en economische geschiedenis in de periode van 400 voor Chr. tot 400 na Chr.

De master Classics and Ancient Civilizations van de Universiteit Leiden is van hoog niveau. De opleiding gaat diep in op een van de belangrijkste domeinen van het intellectuele leven: de talen, geschiedenis, culturen en filosofie van de oude beschavingen.

The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) master's at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.

The MA Classics and Ancient Civilizations at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.

De onderzoeksmaster Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) van de Universiteit Leiden beslaat het volledige spectrum van het huidig onderzoek naar de beschavingen van de Grieken en de Romeinen, Egypte en het Oude Nabije-Oosten.

De masterspecialisatie South Asian Studies van de Universiteit Leiden is gericht op studenten die Zuid-Azië willen bestuderen vanuit diverse perspectieven, zoals geschiedenis, literatuur, kunst, media, cultuur, religie, filosofie en filologie.

Zuid- en Zuidoost Azië is één van 's werelds meest dynamische en diverse regio's. Wil je je verdiepen in de complexiteit van de geschiedenis, talen en culturen van het gebied in de context van zijn snel ontwikkelende economieën? Dan is deze studie voor jou!

Leiden University's master’s programme in Ancient History is your opportunity to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the history of the Greek and Roman periods, with a focus on the mentality and social and economic history of the period between 400 B.C. and 400 A.D.

The areas around the Mediterranean Sea have a rich and fascinating past. Do you want to explore these ancient and diverse cultures of the Mediterranean World? In the Dutch-taught Bachelor's programme Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Leiden University you will study the world of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia

De masterspecialisatie Culture and Politics van de Universiteit Leiden bevordert kritische perspectieven op complexe culturele kwesties als onlosmakelijk onderdeel van de wereldpolitiek.

De master Arts and Culture van de Universiteit Leiden biedt je een topniveau kwalificatie op maatwerk op het gebied van kunst en cultuur.

De masteropleiding German Literature and Culture van de Universiteit Leiden biedt het grootste aantal Duitstalige mastervakken in Nederland, en omvat literatuur en cultuurstudies van de middeleeuwen tot het heden.

De tweejarige onderzoeksmaster Arts and Culture (research) van de Universiteit Leiden omvat een uniek programma waarin de kunstgeschiedenis en de theorie daarover worden geïntegreerd in de studie van literatuur en media.

Ontwikkel je kennis van het Frans en Franstalige literatuur en genres met de masteropleiding in French Literature and Culture van de Universiteit Leiden.

De eenjarige, Engelstalige masteropleiding in English Literature and Culture richt zich op de interactie tussen literatuur en belangrijke politieke en sociale kwesties als identiteit, migratie, geheugen en de metropool, maar ook tussen literatuur en de literaire traditie, en literatuur en film.

De masterspecialisatie Politics, Society and Economy of Asia van de Universiteit Leiden is gericht op studenten die één of meer landen of regio’s van modern of hedendaags Azië willen bestuderen vanuit het perspectief van de sociale wetenschappen.

In de masterspecialisatie Philosophical Anthropology and Philosophy of Culture van de Universiteit Leiden onderzoek je fundamentele vragen over het bestuderen van de mensheid.

Leiden University cherishes art and culture. It has commissioned an artwork that adorns the city and also houses an organ in the Academy Building that can be heard at special celebrations.

Fancy burning off some calories after a day’s studying? Or perhaps you’d prefer to spend your evenings on the stage? Either way, the good news is that Leiden and The Hague also have plenty to offer in the areas of sport and culture.

De specialisatie Political Culture and National Identity (research) van de Universiteit Leiden brengt je in de voorhoede van de nieuwe benadering van de manier waarop in Europa politiek en identiteit worden opgevat.

De masteropleiding Politics, Culture and National Identities, 1789 to the Present van de Universiteit Leiden brengt je in de voorhoede van de nieuwe benadering van de manier waarop in Europa politiek en identiteit worden opgevat.

The specialisation Culture and Politics of the master’s in International Relations at Leiden University encourages critical perspectives on complexities of culture as an inextricable part of global politics.

The MA in Arts and Culture at Leiden University is your chance to acquire a world-class, customised qualification within the field of Arts and Culture.

There’s more to a master’s than studying hard; sometimes you just want to relax. It’s good to know that The Hague’s offering in the area of sport and culture is second to none.

There’s more to life than studying hard; sometimes you just need to relax. It’s good to know then that The Hague’s offering in the area of sport and culture is surprisingly extensive.

Leiden has so much to offer in the areas of sport and culture. Irrespective of whether you fancy burning off some calories after a day’s studying or perhaps spending your evenings rehearsing with an amateur drama group, you’re covered.

Fancy burning off some calories after a day’s studying? Or perhaps you’d prefer to spend your evenings on the stage? Either way, the good news is that Leiden also has a lot to offer in the areas of sport and culture.

The Netherlands is informal, friendly and welcoming. Everyone can feel at home here, regardless of religion, ethnic background or sexual orientation. The Dutch speak many languages and the countryside and cities are easy and safe to travel through, by any means of transport. No matter where you come

In the Bachelor's programme Dutch Language and Culture at Leiden University you will learn to analyse how people use the Dutch language, culture and media and to place it in an international perspective.

Do you have an open-minded and unprejudiced worldview and do you want to get the know the African continent? In the Dutch-taught Bachelor's programme African Languages and Cultures you will dive into the fascinating culture, history and literature of Africa, and you will learn how to read and speak

France isn't just a country of great writers, thinkers and the well known 'savoir-vivre', economically it is also of great importance to the Netherlands and the rest of the world. Study the French language and culture and acquire skills that provide great opportunities for an international career!

Develop your knowledge of French and Francophone literary works and genres with the Master’s programme in French Literature and Culture at Leiden University.

Germany has an important position in Europe, both economically as well as politically and culturally. In the Bachelor's programme German Language and Culture you will dive into the rich language, history and literature of this influencial country and discover what it has to offer!

In the research master Ancient History at Leiden University you will study the history of the Greek and Roman period, focused on the mentality and social and economic history in the period 400 B.C.- 400 A.D.

Ti amo Italia! Immerse yourself in the country of Michelangelo, Dante and Prada. Study one of the most popular languages in the world and discover why Italy has filled an exemplary role for so many centuries and still does. As a graduate of the Bachelor's programme Italian Language and Culture you will

The Arts and Culture research master at Leiden University is unique in offering a two-year programme that integrates art history and theory with literary studies and media studies.