Introduction

Leiden University is the oldest university in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. It has trained many outstanding talents who have influenced the progress of human civilization, such as Descartes, Huygens, Rembrandt, Spinoza, etc. 16 Nobel Prize winners, 9 heads of state and many Dutch leaders and royal family members have studied or taught here.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 33,474 students and 7,860 faculty.

Student clubs and activities: There are many student groups, which greatly enrich campus life. Almost 1/3 of the students are members of the six major clubs. These groups organize activities such as film exhibitions, debates, drama performances, beer parties, small salons, mountaineering and skiing. The school has a prosperous sports activities, especially water sports, and there are many clubs. In terms of culture and art, there are symphony orchestras and theater groups organized by students. The cultural center also arranges various art lectures and gives students the opportunity to watch classic business cards and repertoires.

History and establishment time

Leiden University was founded on February 8, 1575. Prince William von Orlanye, the leader of the Dutch War of Independence at that time, established the university here to commend the heroic performance of the citizens of Leiden in the struggle to defend national independence.

School strength

Faculty: There are many experts and professors with profound attainments and rich teaching experience in various disciplines. They are not only fruitful in academic research, but also committed to cultivating outstanding students and providing professional guidance and support for students.

Scientific research results: Remarkable scientific research results have been achieved in many disciplines, such as 1927 In 1996, Professor Walter provided sufficient evidence that all the planets in the solar system revolve around the center of the Milky Way; the cryogenic laboratory of Leiden University created a low temperature of only one thousandth of a degree higher than absolute zero, realized the liquefaction of helium for the first time, and discovered the superconductivity phenomenon in metals, etc.

International cooperation: It has established the European Research University Alliance with 23 world-renowned universities, and is a member of the Coimbra Group and Europaeum and other university organizations, actively carrying out international cooperation and exchanges, and enhancing the international influence of the school.

Institutional nature

Leiden University is a public university.

Educational philosophy

Freedom and tolerance: Adhering to the school motto of "Bastion of Freedom", it is one of the earliest universities in Europe to practice religious and belief freedom. Its open and inclusive school spirit has attracted countless top international scholars to come and study in a free academic environment.

Cultivate well-rounded talents: Focus on cultivating students' critical thinking, independent research and problem-solving abilities, as well as 21 The leadership and entrepreneurial spirit required in the 21st century enable students to become responsible global citizens.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The Heike Kamerlingh Onnes Laboratory is a world-renowned low-temperature physics research center established by Nobel Prize winner Kamerlingh Onnes, where he completed a number of groundbreaking studies in low-temperature physics and superconductivity.

Advantageous disciplines: Applied archaeology and archaeological science in the School of Archaeology are ranked in the top 10 in the world; Asian studies and literary studies in the School of Humanities, aviation and aerospace law, crime and criminal justice in the School of Law, biomedicine and technical medicine in the School of Medicine, and many majors in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Science are ranked in the top 50 in the world.

Faculty

Leiden University has a total of 9 faculties, namely the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, the School of Philosophy, the School of Arts, the School of Law, the School of Religion, the School of Archaeology, the School of Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, the School of Medicine, and the School of Creative and Performing Arts.

Ranking

2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 77th

2023 U.S. News World University Rankings 74th Position

Top 150 in the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities

Cost

The tuition fee for the English-taught master's program at Leiden University is 18,300 euros per year, and 9,150 euros per year for part-time.

Campus

Distribution: Leiden University does not have a central campus. All buildings are scattered throughout Leiden and The Hague. Their architectural styles are diverse, some are very old, and some are very modern. These buildings are integrated with the city, making Leiden a veritable university town.

Main buildings: The university office building and the information center building are located on the east side of Leiden Central Railway Station. The "Durham" building complex of the university library is located on the moat on the south side of the city center. The Holles Laboratory, Huygens Laboratory, the Institute of Computing Center, the Institute of Mathematics, the Medical School and the affiliated hospital are distributed in the West City District.