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Leiden University (Universiteit Leiden)

📍 Leiden, South Holland • Netherlands

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Leiden University, founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, is the oldest university in the Netherlands. Situated across Leiden and The Hague (the international city of peace and justice), Leiden is internationally celebrated for international law, public administration, humanities, and astronomy.

Testing Policy
Flexible

US high school graduates require 4 AP exams with grade 3 or higher. IB Diploma requires 30-36 points depending on course.

Institutional Selectivity
Highly Competitive (~35.0% (IRO Numerus Fixus ~20%))

The International Relations and Organisations (IRO) program in The Hague has a quota of 600 students with a standardized online admissions exam. Leiden University College (LUC) requires a holistic dossier review and interview.

Language Proficiency
Required for Non-Native

Required for English-taught bachelor tracks for non-native speakers.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

Numerus Fixus Programs Deadline (IRO / Psychology)
Deadline: January 15
Decision: April 15
Non-EU Regular Application Deadline
Deadline: April 1
Decision: Rolling through June
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