About Leiden University:

Leiden University has been elevating minds, pioneering research and having a real-world impact since 1575. Broaden your horizons through one of our 12 English-taught bachelor’s programmes or 78 master’s programmes from our 7 faculties: Archaeology, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Governance and Global Affairs, Medical Sciences, Humanities and Law. Leiden University unites people and knowledge from all corners of the world. Currently there are approximately 29,000 students across the two campuses, with 16% coming from over 121 nations. LeidenLeiden is a typical university city: the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere. It’s a small and safe city in the heart of Western Europe with many international students. The historical centre has many beautiful 16th and 17th century buildings, and is crisscrossed by canals, giving it a medieval feel. The university buildings, new and old, are spread throughout the city. However, you will never more than a 10-minute bike ride away from your university destination. The HagueThe Leiden University’s Campus The Hague is just ten minutes by train from the city of Leiden. In the judicial capital of the world, home of the International Court of Justice and the Peace Palace, programmes based on the themes of peace and justice are offered within the Dutch and global context. The Hague is a cosmopolitan city bursting with style and culture, full of parks, elegant homes, embassies and non-government organizations. The city has always been the seat of national government and the official residence of the Dutch monarchs. It is also one of the most international cities in the Netherlands, with over 40% of the population being comprised of expatriates. Leiden University will contribute to your academic and your personal development. Besides attending lectures, you will be doing your own research into topics that are relevant to society today. Engage with our lecturers, who are renowned for their ground-breaking research and worldwide networks. Benefit from the personal and interactive classroom experience.



World University Rankings

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
World University Rankings - - - - - - - - - - 80 83 87 81 84 69 85 93

By Fields

Field 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Agriculture 184 254 205 223 - 221 249 269 299 240 236 213 210 246 237 240 243
Engineering 270 - - - - - - - - 401-450 401-450 401-450 401-450 451-500 451-500 - -
Life Sciences 78 82 64 76 54 55 61 64 63 57 64 61 66 61 58 84 76
Medicine 42 33 41 42 38 42 49 52 52 52 53 55 59 58 60 64 68
Natural Sciences 108 110 113 82 111 133 118 109 144 118 112 102 110 110 103 97 92
Social Sciences 151 144 135 98 122 152 130 131 150 128 125 141 132 139 158 176 167

By Subjects

Subject 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Agricultural Sciences - - - - - - 351-400 351-400 301-350 301-350 351-400 351-400 401-450 401-450
Biology & Biochemistry - - - - - - - - 79 75 - 70 79 87
Chemistry 183 207 184 202 200 237 231 236 220 233 271 271 351-400 301-350
Chemical Engineering 236 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Civil Engineering - - - 266 264 294 - - 253 187 - - - -
Clinical Medicine - - - - - - - - 57 57 63 65 69 70
Computer Science 126 110 118 180 199 206 190 217 267 301-350 301-350 351-400 401-450 401-450
Economics & Business - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Electrical Engineering 188 225 289 - - - 351-400 401-450 451-500 401-450 - - - -
Environment / Ecology 229 271 293 269 274 294 255 260 201 193 - 214 222 217
Geosciences 198 140 172 215 213 296 300 - 296 237 - 270 243 232
Immunology - - - - - - - - 62 66 - 67 84 79
Materials Science 296 - - - - - 301-350 351-400 301-350 351-400 451-500 - - 301-350
Mathematics 180 214 234 280 284 293 283 301-350 301-350 287 301-350 301-350 401-450 -
Mechanical Engineering - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Microbiology - - - - - - - - 62 85 - - - 89
Molecular Biology & Genetics - - - - - - - - 58 61 - 56 77 63
Neuroscience & Behavior - - - - - - - - 71 64 - 68 69 72
Pharmacology & Toxicolog - 42 38 43 46 35 52 37 31 58 51 64 74 82
Physics 63 89 118 93 84 111 79 72 301-350 351-400 351-400 351-400 351-400 351-400
Plant & Animal Science 176 136 143 170 177 206 196 153 155 202 224 172 179 197
Psychiatry / Psychology - - - - - - - - 68 66 - 61 61 70
Social Sciences, General - - - - - - - - 121 104 107 116 125 110
Space Science - - - - - - - - 15 12 - 10 10 16
Energy Science & Engineering - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Environmental Science & Engineering - - - - - - - - - - 275 - - 276
Biomedical Engineering - - - - - - - - - - 74 - - -