Universiteit Leiden

...this university is one of the leading universities in Europe and even in the world, this university is located in the city of Leiden and was founded by Prince Willem van Orange in 1575, this university is famous for its social sciences. There is a very complete library that is related to the history of our nation, because there is a complete collection of manuscripts and historical relics of our nation, so that this library becomes a reference material when conducting research in the social and cultural fields...

Leiden means physics classes with a professor who won a Nobel Prize! Heike Kamerlingh Uns, the man who liquefied helium and discovered superconductivity, won a Nobel Prize and his laboratory still breathes life in Gorlaeus. Today's professors are just like Uns in the middle of the class, explaining with a smile why mercury conducts electricity without resistance in the cold. Every semester you feel like you're making history.

Very good location, great experience. The town and environment are amazing. Not that expensive like Amsterdam and +1°C.

Leiden University is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1575. The university is renowned internationally, particularly in the fields of law, medicine, humanities, and natural sciences. Besides being one of Europe's oldest institutions, Leiden is also one of the leading research universities in the Netherlands. It has gained worldwide recognition by adhering to superior academic and research standards. Located in the historic city of Leiden, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and provides education in English for international students. Additionally, Leiden University maintains close relationships with other universities worldwide through international collaboration and student exchange programs. While offering students a rich academic experience, Leiden University aims to contribute to society and the world at large.

One of the best universities in the Netherlands, with students from diverse backgrounds and various faculties for all sorts of talent. In some extent, the university is pushing for equality for woman scientists.

Very disappointed/Not recommendable as an international student I was planning to study psychology as an international student at Leiden University and at the beginning everything seemed very promising but that perspective changed after four months of looking for housing. I can’t criticize the actual program or anything around student life because unfortunately (or more luckily) I never got a chance to experience it even though I was so excited to study there. I planned like 8 months prior to the beginning of the studies. I went through the whole process of the selection procedure. I had high hopes because I already saw my future there. Especially after I passed the selection procedure and was offered a place. I was certain that I will study at Leiden university but after very tiring, long and frustrating four months of looking for housing I was forced to set my dream of studying there aside. I was told that the housing situation in the Netherlands was bad but I didn’t expect it to be THAT bad. And I don’t think it’s bad because of the lack of housing (which is also a problem) but more due to the internationals not being wanted! Every second post said they don’t want internationals or only Dutch speaking. I found that very rude and felt very left out just because I am not dutch! I was so excited to fully immerse in the culture, learn the language and get to know new people but unfortunately that opportunity was taken from me. And believe me! I was trying really really hard to find somewhere to live. I knew every single housing post on every platform by heart (at least the ones that were left for an international) Long story short: in the end I am glad I don’t have to face this rudeness personally and am glad to call myself lucky that I found something else. But this was unnecessary stress and false hopes for way too long. The university should seriously consider if it’s fair to even offer studies for international anymore if there is literally no space for us. Offering a place to 600 international students in one study is obviously not working! I lost a lot of money, time and stress! And there was definitely not enough support from the university to help with housing! Telling me what platforms to use and stuff like that doesn’t help and also not to pay 250€ just to be on the waiting list for student housing. They take your money and you ain’t got nothing!!! Still very upset to have lost 100€ just for the application not to mention travel money for house viewing etc. And sure some are lucky and find housing but I wouldn’t take the risk and safe me all of what I just mentioned. I didn’t want to believe reviews like mine but now I wished I would’ve. Well, now I can warn you to make that choice! I don’t recommend to start here as an international student!

I took a trip to Leiden because I really wanted to see the university. Such a beautiful and welcoming place.

It is a great honour for me to have obtained my "International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes" certification from this great university ,Universities Leiden, of Netherland.