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Master programmes

Leiden University offers more than 78 master's programmes in various fields taught in English. Tuition fees for master programmes range from 15,000 - 25,000 euros / year depending on the chosen study programme.

The following is a selection of available master study programmes:

  • Law
  • Area Studies
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences
  • Politics and Policy
  • Archeology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Fundamental Sciences
  • Computer science
  • Governance

Requirements needed to apply for a master programme include:

  • Bachelor's Certificates
  • Transcripts
  • Motivation letter
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 90 (Some programs request different / higher IELTS / TOELF requirements)
  • Letter of recommendation

Registration deadline:

  • April 1: For those who started the lecture in September
  • October 15: For those who started the lecture in February

More information about the registration process for master study programmes.

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