Student Life in Leiden, Netherlands 2026

What studying in Leiden, Netherlands is actually like — campuses, cities, getting settled and what to expect in your first year.

Universities in Leiden

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Leiden University

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands · Public University

★ 65 QS World #136 Admissions open

Tuition (indicative)

EUR 12,500 – EUR 17,000/yr

Founded

1575

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