What languages are taught at Leiden University?

Leiden University lists the following languages of instruction in the Circulus catalog: English, Dutch.

How many programmes does Circulus list for Leiden University?

Circulus currently lists 21 degree programmes for Leiden University. Browse the programmes section on this profile for fields and languages.

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Leiden University

Leiden · Western Europe · NetherlandsPUBLIC

#27 Circulus rank

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1575Founded

34,000Students

19.7%International

63%Acceptance

#27Circulus rank

21Programs

€900Living (est.)

Overview

Leiden University at a glance

Leiden University, founded in 1575, is the oldest university in the Netherlands and a prominent international research institution. Known for its diverse programs across humanities, sciences, law, and medicine, it ranks highly in global standings. With a student body representing over 120 nationalities, it offers a welcoming environment for international students seeking quality education and research opportunities.

Catalog status

Verified catalog

Deep catalog · last checked 21 May 2026

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Key facts & signals

Numbers and summaries from the Circulus catalog — always confirm on the official site.

1575

Founded

34,000

Students

19.7%

International

6:1

Student : Faculty

63%

Acceptance

URBAN

Campus

Semester

Calendar

English, Dutch

Languages

€900

Living cost / mo

Western Europe

Region

#27

Circulus rank

Circulus signals

Short summaries from our catalog — always confirm on the official site.

Bilingual options. English · Dutch — confirm per programme.
Broad intake. 63% acceptance. Official numbers vary by programme.

Rankings

#141

QS World

#70

THE World

#101

Shanghai (ARWU)

Costs

Tuition

Annual fees listed in the catalog — check the official site for your situation.

Domestic

€2,200

per year · Local residents

EU / EEA

€2,200

per year · European citizens

International

€15,000

per year · Non-EU students

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Admissions & applying

Deadlines, requirements, and selectivity from the catalog — confirm on the official portal before applying.

63%acceptance (university)

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Deadlines

Cycles:
Label: Programme-listed date
Notes: 1 May
Summary: Distilled from programme deadlines in the Circulus catalogue (not institutional legal text).
CirculusSource: program_aggregate

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Funding

Scholarships & funding

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
Leiden University · about €10,000
Funding details
Leiden Science Indonesia Scholarship
Leiden University
Funding details
Erasmus International Credit Mobility
Erasmus+ Programme
Funding details

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Programs

Showing 8 of 21 programmes in the catalog.

Bachelor63% accept (uni)
Bachelor of Archaeology
Archaeology · English
Bachelor63% accept (uni)
Bachelor of Governance and Global Affairs
Governance · English
Bachelor63% accept (uni)
Bachelor of Humanities
Humanities · English
Bachelor63% accept (uni)
Bachelor of Law
Law · English
Bachelor63% accept (uni)
Bachelor of Medicine
Medicine · English
Bachelor63% accept (uni)
Bachelor of Science
Science · English
Bachelor63% accept (uni)
Bachelor of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Social Sciences · English
Master63% accept (uni)
Master of Archaeology
Archaeology · English

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