Bachelor's programmes

Leiden University offers nearly fifty bachelor’s courses, which are given mainly in the Dutch language. You can find all the subjects and timetables in this category, arranged by course and year, in the alphabetical index to the right. For the minors and the optional subjects, please view the categories below.
Note for Study Abroad and Exchange students: Study Abroad and exchange students need to apply for the Study Abroad in Leiden programme.

Part time bachelor's

International students: If you require a visa to study at Leiden University, you can only be admitted if you choose a full-time programme.

Part time bachelor's

Search bachelors on alphabet

Master's programmes

Leiden University offers 100 master’s programmes, with a total of 250 master’s specialisations. Teaching is nearly always offered in English. You can search for subjects and specialisations in the alphabetical index on the right.
Note for Study Abroad and Exchange students: Study Abroad and exchange students need to apply for the Study Abroad in Leiden programme.

Part-time master's

International students: If you require a visa to study at Leiden University, you can only be admitted if you choose a full-time programme.

Part-time master's

Search masters on alphabet

Minors, Optional courses and Modular courses

Here, you can view the complete list of programmes open to bachelor’s students, arranged by area of interest, minors, optional courses and modular courses. Please note that not all programmes offer optional courses, and that not all optional courses can be chosen freely.
Note for Study Abroad and Exchange students: Study Abroad and exchange students need to apply for the Study Abroad in Leiden programme.

A La Carte en Contractonderwijs

All the courses in this category are open to interested potential students who are not already studying at Leiden University. For the contract courses an exam will be held at the end of the course.
Note for Study Abroad and Exchange students: Study Abroad and exchange students need to apply for the Study Abroad in Leiden programme.

Exchange and Study Abroad Students

The Study Abroad in Leiden programme offers exchange and study abroad students the opportunity to follow courses at Leiden University. You have to apply and be accepted for admission. For information on how to apply, tuition fees, housing, visa, etc., please refer to the Study Abroad in Leiden website


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