The Higher Education Review

Incepted in 1575, Leiden University is a top-notch international research university in Europe. Believing in the motto ­ `Praesidium Libertatis' ­ Bastion of Freedom. The university has programmes in arts, humanities and sciences which are imparted from the campus in Leiden and The Hague. The programmes are designed for sharing knowledge to the Dutch as well as the international students in low teacher-students ratio whereupon international students get immersed in diverse cultures through innovative teaching methods. With 45 bachelor's programmes at Leiden campus and 7 bachelor's programmes at

The Hague, students from different parts of the world have the freedom to study their choice of course. For students wanting to study a master's degree at Leiden University, they get to select from 80 master's programmes that are taught in English.

"Most of the students from other parts of the world select Leiden as their study destination as the city fervently supports students' growth in a friendly environment

Most of the students from other parts of the world select Leiden as their study destination as the city fervently supports students' growth in a friendly environment. Also, another campus which is situated at The Hague is a city where students get everything they require for academics and daily life routine. In addition to the usual programmes, Leiden University has online

programmes and courses.

For creating an affirmative impression on the society through research and teaching, Leiden University's researchers join hands with academic and community personalities, non-governmental organizations, and the business sector. The faculties motivate the students to maintain an environment of open-mindedness for innovation. The students are encouraged to share knowledge and collaborate and create networks so that they can achieve their academic and professional dreams quickly. In The Hague campus, teaching and research are aligned to the city's ambiance - peace, international law and security. The students can also spend their summer at Leiden University and learn in the Summer School courses in Leiden or The Hague.