Europe · Leiden & The Hague, Netherlands
Leiden University
The Netherlands' oldest university; The Hague campus is an IR/politics hub.
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How to apply to Leiden University
Basis for admission: Diploma-based (IB/A-levels/AP pathways).
Deadlines: Jan 15 (selection) · May 1 others.
Application route: Studielink + Leiden application.
What you write for Leiden University
No essay for most programs. Leiden University College asks for a motivation letter and interviews; numerus fixus programs use a selection test.
- Motivation letter (Leiden University College)≈500
About 500 words: why a liberal arts and sciences program on global challenges, which major you are drawn to and why, and evidence you thrive in a small residential academic community. Delete this if you are applying to a regular program. Confirm the current wording and limit on universiteitleiden.nl before you write — universities revise these each cycle.
Leiden University College The Hague · other selective programs
Psychology and International Studies are numerus fixus (selection test, Jan 15). Other programs admit on diploma and grades.
Strong for
International relations · Law · Liberal arts (LUC)
Data verified September 2026. Universities change requirements each cycle; confirm on universiteitleiden.nl before you apply. Spotted a change? Tell us.