Leiden University

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   The short answer

   Leiden University is a public research university in Leiden, Netherlands. It suits students who want a large university with an international intake and a long academic tradition.

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   What you can study

   Leiden University is a public research university. No subject areas or programme list is given here, so the programme catalogue still needs to be checked on the university website before applying.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check the entry requirements for their chosen programme. The university website is the place to confirm required documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at EUR 12,500 to EUR 17,000. Living costs are not broken down here, so budget separately for housing, food, transport, insurance, and other day-to-day expenses, and confirm the current fee with the admissions office.

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   Coming from abroad

   There are about 5,000 international students, but the language of instruction is not stated here. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, visa steps, housing options, insurance requirements, and whether your qualifications meet the programme entry rules.

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   How it compares

   With 49 universities in the Netherlands, Leiden University sits in a crowded national system rather than a small one. Its scale, public status, and international student presence make it a sensible comparison point for applicants who want a large research university in a major Dutch university market.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.