Leiden University invites qualified international students to apply for its exceptional undergraduate programs. Some diplomas guarantee direct admission to Bachelor’s programs at Leiden. However, international diplomas do not meet this qualification. In addition, some programs at Leiden have limited enrollment quotas, including Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Technology, Criminology, Medicine, and Tax Law. As a result, students interested in these programs should apply as soon as possible.

To be admitted to any program, students must be proficient in Dutch or English. Holders of an International Baccalaureate diploma with Dutch B Higher, Dutch A1, or Dutch A2 do not need to take proficiency exams. To demonstrate English proficiency, students should submit scores on the IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English exam.

To apply, each student should first apply for an individual program of study in Studielink. These applications open October 1. Then, if a student is not automatically admitted to a program, they should complete an admissions application via Leiden University’s online admission portal. An application fee must be paid as well. Additional materials, such as transcripts with appropriate translations if necessary, along with letters of recommendation, may be submitted once the initial application has been submitted and received.

If admitted, students should prepare for their move to Leiden as soon as possible. Students should visit the New Student pages on the student website and request a student card at the Student Affairs Front Office. Students should also obtain LU-cards and sign up for an introduction program. Housing may be obtained via the university website.

Places are typically offered as early as April 15 and as late as August 31. The following table indicates the deadlines:

Application questions may be directed to the Student Affairs office at +31 (0)71 527 8011.

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The Oort Scholarship is offered annually by Leiden Observatory. This scholarship is designed for non-Dutch master’s students who excel in their fields. Students must be of exceptional academic ability and in dire need of financial support. The award is designed for students who already have undergraduate degrees in astronomy or physics and wish to obtain their master’s degree in Astronomy research at Leiden University. Acceptable degree programs include Astronomy Research, Astronomy and Cosmology, Astronomy and Instrumentation, or Astronomy and Data Science.

All materials must be submitted by October 1 for students starting in February, or by February 1 for students starting in September. The scholarship is only available to students who are not of the Dutch nationality. This award may not be combined with other types of financial support such as scholarships or grants. In addition, throughout the duration of the master’s studies program students must pay the statutory home tuition fees necessary to Leiden University.

If for whatever reason scholarship recipients stop their master’s studies, they must inform the Education Office Astronomy as soon as possible. Students are not eligible or this ward if they are pursuing astronomy specializations in Astronomy and Science Based Business, Astronomy and Science Communications and Society, or Astronomy and Education.

This award can be used for one year, with conditional renewal for a second year as long as the first year was completed successfully. Students will receive the tuition fee (just the residential fee) and an allowance of up to €11,000 per year for living costs. Partial scholarships may also be awarded. This award is paid out as a partial allowance.

To apply, students should apply for admission to the Astronomy master’s program through the online application system. Only applications that are submitted before the deadline are given full consideration. Students must also submit brief statements underlining the reasons why they satisfy the two conditions of outstanding academic merit and need for financial support. All contact information must be included as well. Materials and questions can be directed to masters@strw.leidenuniv.nl. Successful applicants will be notified within a month of the submission deadline.

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