Rankings
How every major ranking places Leiden University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 42 | $25,631 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 33 | $25,631 | See → |
| Social sciences | 25 | $25,631 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 18 | $26,079 | See → |
| Psychology | 17 | $25,631 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 15 | $26,079 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 10 | $26,079 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 6 | $25,631 | See → |
| Business & management | 4 | $26,079 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | See → | |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $25,631 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $25,855 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $26,079 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $26,079 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 1 | See → |
Costs and entry
161 courses mention scholarships. 1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Leiden University
The job market for Leiden University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Leiden University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,631 a year; half of Leiden University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $25,631 and $26,079. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: natural sciences courses are typically $26,079, humanities & languages $25,631.
How is Leiden University ranked?
Leiden University is ranked #119 by QS (2027), #69 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #113 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Archaeology (#6) and Classics & Ancient History (#7).
What IELTS score does Leiden University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (44 of the 59 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does Leiden University offer?
182 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (42), law, politics & governance (33) and social sciences (25).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Leiden University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.