Overview
Founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, Leiden University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the Netherlands with two locations in Leiden and The Hague. A founding member of the League of European Research Universities, Leiden is home to seven faculties in the arts, humanities, and sciences conferring degrees. The university offers 17 English-taught bachelor’s and 80 English-taught master’s programmes, as well as hosts over 40 national and international research institutes. In addition to classroom space, the Leiden campus features Hortus Botanicus, the oldest botanical gardens in the Netherlands.
Acceptance Rate:
50%
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-Country Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $2,650 |
| Out-Of-Country Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,745 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $5000 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$100,000
Student Loans
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
8961
Students Applied
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$115
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
32,806
Total Number of Undergrads
21,307
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
23
Faculty Overview
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
123
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Employers
Leiden University
Leiden University Medical Center
Gemeente Den Haag
Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Legal
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
