Leiden University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #149 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #46 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #6 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #1 of 2 | In Leiden |
| #12 of 1,021 | For International Law |
| Top100 | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Enrollment
- 27,713
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.universiteitleiden.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate in subjects appropriate to faculty requirements or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
| Enrollment | 27,713 |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Leiden University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Leiden University is a world-class research university with 96,747 scientific papers published and 3,247,624 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Leiden University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1372 | 15941 |
| 1992 | 1486 | 17079 |
| 1993 | 1533 | 18466 |
| 1994 | 1645 | 20553 |
| 1995 | 1760 | 22510 |
| 1996 | 1926 | 25500 |
| 1997 | 2015 | 28990 |
| 1998 | 1753 | 33102 |
| 1999 | 1408 | 35609 |
| 2000 | 1334 | 37983 |
| 2001 | 1394 | 41440 |
| 2002 | 1489 | 42769 |
| 2003 | 1550 | 46403 |
| 2004 | 1625 | 50253 |
| 2005 | 1639 | 54917 |
| 2006 | 1821 | 60034 |
| 2007 | 1894 | 64620 |
| 2008 | 1999 | 70166 |
| 2009 | 2220 | 78441 |
| 2010 | 2434 | 87454 |
| 2011 | 2342 | 98073 |
| 2012 | 2755 | 110836 |
| 2013 | 2790 | 121355 |
| 2014 | 2995 | 129210 |
| 2015 | 3253 | 136059 |
| 2016 | 3637 | 144868 |
| 2017 | 3792 | 152448 |
| 2018 | 4243 | 170050 |
| 2019 | 4191 | 188692 |
| 2020 | 4465 | 220384 |
| 2021 | 4684 | 245663 |
| 2022 | 4650 | 251921 |
| 2023 | 4382 | 254755 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Leiden University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €2,170 - €4,330 |
| Master's Degree | €11,000 - €18,000 |
| PhD Program | €2,170 - €4,330 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Leiden University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Leiden University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WO Bachelor (BA/BSc) | African Languages, African Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Behavioural Sciences, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Criminology, Dutch, Education, Educational Sciences, English, Film, French, German, Hebrew, Hispanic American Studies, History, Indic Languages, Indonesian, Islamic Theology, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Korean, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Mediterranean Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Nursing, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Religion, Russian, Slavic Languages, Social Sciences, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Spanish, Teacher Trainers Education, Theology, Tibetan, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| WO Master (MA/MSc) | African Languages, African Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Behavioural Sciences, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Criminology, Dutch, Education, Educational Sciences, English, Film, French, German, Hebrew, Hispanic American Studies, History, Indic Languages, Indonesian, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Theology, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Korean, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Mediterranean Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Nursing, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Religion, Russian, Slavic Languages, Social Sciences, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Spanish, Teacher Trainers Education, Theology, Tibetan, Women's Studies |
| Doctor's Graad | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
Leiden University alumni
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René Descartes
- Occupations
- military personnelmechanical automaton engineermusicologistphilosopherwriter
- Biography
-
René Descartes was a French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician, widely considered a seminal figure in the emergence of modern philosophy and science. Mathematics was central to his method of inquiry, and he connected the previously separate fields of geometry and algebra into analytic geometry. Descartes spent much of his working life in the Dutch Republic, initially serving the Dutch States Army, later becoming a central intellectual of the Dutch Golden Age. Although he served a Protestant state and was later counted as a deist by critics, Descartes was Roman Catholic.
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Rembrandt
- Enrolled in Leiden University
- 1620-1621 studied arts
- Occupations
- printmakerdrawerpainteretchercollector
- Biography
-
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, usually simply known as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman. An innovative and prolific master in three media, he is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art. It is estimated Rembrandt produced a total of about three hundred paintings, three hundred etchings, and two thousand drawings.
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William III of England
- Occupations
- politicianmonarch
- Biography
-
William III, also widely known as William of Orange, was the sovereign Prince of Orange from birth, Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel in the Dutch Republic from the 1670s, and King of England, Ireland, and Scotland from 1689 until his death in 1702. As King of Scotland, he is known as William II. He ruled Britain and Ireland alongside his wife, Queen Mary II, and their joint reign is known as that of William and Mary.
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John Quincy Adams
- Occupations
- writerlawyerdiplomatpoliticiandiarist
- Biography
-
John Quincy Adams was an American statesman, politician, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States, from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States secretary of state from 1817 to 1825. During his long diplomatic and political career, Adams served as an ambassador and also as a member of the United States Congress representing Massachusetts in both chambers. He was the eldest son of John Adams, who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801, and First Lady Abigail Adams. Initially a Federalist like his father, he won election to the presidency as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, and later, in the mid-1830s, became affiliated with the Whig Party.
Leiden University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Archaeology | Archaeology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | African Languages, African Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Art History, Chinese, Classical Languages, Dutch, English, Film, French, German, Hebrew, Hispanic American Studies, History, Indic Languages, Indonesian, Islamic Theology, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Korean, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Mediterranean Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Russian, Slavic Languages, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Spanish, Theology, Tibetan |
| Faculty : Law | Criminal Law, Criminology, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine, Nursing |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Social and Behavioural Sciences | Anthropology, Behavioural Sciences, Education, Pedagogy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Women's Studies |
| Graduate School : Education | Educational Sciences, Teacher Trainers Education |
| Institute : Public Administration | Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | LEI Universiteit Leiden |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1575 |
| Motto | Libertatis Praesidium |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 9500 Leiden, 2300 RA Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 124,000 |