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#4 in Netherlands

#7 in MS in Netherlands

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Leiden University
University Ranking

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#4

QS Ranking

#52

US News Ranking

#56

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#73

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#101
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Specializations in MS Program

Physics

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Biology

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Specializations in M.A. Program

Politics

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Leiden University
US News & World Report Ranking 2024

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QS Ranking 2025

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Europe– / –4452
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Biological Sciences5169– / –
Communication and Media Studies101101– / –
Engineering and Technology
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Law and Legal Studies2324– / –
Mathematics151151– / –
Medicine5161– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology1516– / –
Physics and Astronomy5174– / –
Politics1614– / –
Sociology5184– / –
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Arts and Humanities2624– / –
Clinical and Health7062– / –
Law2917– / –
Psychology7763– / –
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Physics10151– / –
Political Sciences4033– / –

Leiden University
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3.5/5
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Vibe of Campus
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  • Academically oriented
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  • 0% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4
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Post study jobs2
Quality of faculty4
Student Life4
Value for money2
Public transportation4
Safety5
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Master of Science in Political Science - Batch of 2023
3.5
More opportunities if you are a Dutch speaker.
Tips: There is a bit of cultural transition which one adapts to while living here. I did not opt for any scholarship. I am completely satisfied with the country. A little bit dissatisfied with the course and university. The thesis seminar was very stressful, it could have been organized in a more relaxed manner.
Likes (Safety): Leiden is a safe city in itself, so not a lot of facilities need to be in place. Walking alone at night is not at all concerning as it is absolutely safe most of the time. I did not come across any specific safety measures in the university. But there might be something in place that I don't know about
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are a lot of companies offering sponsor visas for work but most of them require Dutch-speaking individuals so it's a bit tricky for internationals to get in. It also totally depends on the field of job somebody is looking in. For political science, it can be difficult as a lot of companies, organizations, NGOs are not registered with the government to sponsor visas.
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Answered 6 days ago

International applicants must meet certain standards to be admitted to Leiden University, one of the oldest and most prominent universities in the Netherlands. Students must have finished secondary school with credentials equal to the Dutch VWO (pre-university secondary school) Diploma to be eligibl

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Nidhi Kumari

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Leiden University is a well known university for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Students from all across the globe visit the place for their higher studies. Leiden University offers many majors to students to choose from.

Leiden University specialises in majors like Culture, history, and soc

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Anamika Jha

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Leiden University is a top ranked and the oldest university in the Netherlands. Leiden University acceptance rate is around 63%, which means admission are slightly difficult for international students. To get admission to the university, students must have a qualifying GPA and a good academic profil

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Subhrajeet Harichandan

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Answered a week ago

As per THE World University Rankings 2025, Amsterdam University ranks better than Leiden University. The University of Amsterdam ranks at #58, whereas, Leiden University ranks at #73. A comparison of these two universities for the past years is given as follows:

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The University of Amsterdam ranks better than Leiden University. Amsterdam University QS ranking is #55 and that of Leiden University is #141 in 2025. In the QS rankings, the University of Amsterdam ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the world, whereas, Leiden University ranks among the Top 200

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University CityLeiden, Other - Netherlands, Netherlands
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Population of City1,23,856

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Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ Leiden, Netherlands
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