Leiden University Bachelor's Programmes
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Leiden University Bachelor’s Programmes Study in Leiden or The Hague 2018-2019 Discover the world at Leiden University Content Search a programme 18 Archaeology Admission 20 Arts Media and Society 22 Dutch Studies Welcome to the and Netherlands 24 International Relations application and Organisations 26 International Studies 6 42 28 Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges Want to know more about 30 Linguistics our information activities 32 Philosophy: Global and and what it is like to study in 8 10 Comparative Leiden or The Hague? Come The Hague, Perspectives Leiden, to our information events or international city of experience it all online! 34 Psychology city of peace and justice 43 36 Security Studies discoveries 38 South and Southeast Housing Asian Studies Career Information Student 14 support activities life How to feel at home quickly 12 44 46 How to choose a programme Choosing a study programme seems like the biggest decision of your life. It probably is, up until this point! However, keep calm. You’ve got this. You can be well-prepared and make an educated decision when the time comes. Why Leiden Welcome from the Rector Magnificus of University? Leiden University 2 Cities Dear prospective student, Are you: between students and the professor. This Faculties ••Open-minded, inquisitive and critical? fosters a personal learning environment and Thank you for showing interest in studying at Leiden University. There are some 7 ••Motivated to work hard and acquire new community. You will also have a network of 27,000 students at Leiden University, but you’ll always be more than just a number; insights and skills? support available to you in the form of study your lecturers will know you by name. We’ll do our best to give you the best-possible Nobel Prizes 15 ••Comfortable in an international coordinators, international student advisors support. And if you can and want to do more, we’ll challenge you at every step of the environment? and counselors. way. This is why we offer our talented and motivated students honours education, Bachelor’s programmes ••Independent and ready for the next step in courses at the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, and a broad range of 46 your academic career? International classrooms minors. English-taught bachelor’s programmes, Master’s programmes 78 If you answered yes to any of these questions, international classrooms and students and At Leiden University theory and practice go hand-in-hand. Learning is not only Leiden University may be a great fit for you. teachers from all parts of the world: Leiden about remembering facts and consolidating information; it’s also about applying Nationalities 115 Offering almost 50 bachelor’s programmes of University offers a truly international what you learn. In addition to the knowledge they’ll give you, our programmes will which more than 10 are English-taught, you’re experience with 115 nationalities represented develop your intercultural and academic skills, teach you how to carry out a scientific Staff members sure to find the bachelor’s degree that suits you in a unique mosaic of cultures. Our network study independently and then present your research findings, verbally and in writing. 6.500 at Leiden University. of over 600 university partnerships helps At Leiden University it’s all about participation, interaction, collaboration and you to make an unforgettable experience of learning by doing. Students 27.000 World-class university studying abroad. In 1575 the Netherlands founded its first Not to be underestimated is the fact that Leiden is a real student city. If you didn’t Alumni university in Leiden. It soon became one of Committed to freedom know better you might think that the historic and lively city of Leiden was made for 104.000 Europe’s leading universities and remains so The motto of Leiden university is: Praesidium students. Its atmospheric and compact centre has everything that students could wish today. The university is consistently highly Libertatis or Bastion of Freedom. Throughout for: from university buildings to student pubs, and from student accommodation to ranked, so you can rest assured your degree its history the University has always stood student associations. Studying and living in The Hague broadens your perspective on is recognizable and portable. Our academic for freedom of spirit, thought and speech, the world and quickly gives you an international network. Studying in a city full of staff includes many top scholars with an together with freedom of research and embassies, multinationals and international courts certainly has its advantages! international reputation of excellence, and teaching. Leiden University is a haven where their research helps answer the questions that any questions can be asked and where answers After all these years I still look back with a lot of pleasure at my own student life at our society is facing today and has a real world will be given, free from any form of influence. Leiden University. I wish you a lot of inspiration when finding the study that suits impact. you and hope you have the same great experience of studying at Leiden University as Amazing student cities I did! Personal and challenging education Leiden is a lively university city that’s As a student, you will have the chance to brimming with history and boasts a student closely interact with Leiden’s scholars and culture that’s tangible just about everywhere. thinkers, conducting your own research and For our students, studying in The Hague can exploring topics that are timely and relevant. make a big difference. The Hague is proud to Prof. mr. Carel Stolker Our teaching is personal: most classes and be known as the international city of peace Rector Magnificus Leiden University tutorials are small, encouraging interaction and justice. 4 5 Why Did you should you know that 1 in 10 students in Holland is an study in international student? Holland has more than 112,000 international Holland? students and that number is increasing every year. Get high quality education and value for your money The quality of Dutch institutions is well-recognised. In addition, the tuition fees and cost of living are considerably lower than in other English-speaking countries. So if you want to study abroad, the Netherlands is an affordable Be part of an international community Holland’s many international There are 2100 + students come from 200 different programmes in English countries. Dutch society is strongly Dutch universities offer the Welcome to connected to other cultures, the largest number of English-taught business community, and the world. programmes in continental Europe. The Dutch are open-minded and Also, 95% of the Dutch speak direct, so it is easy to meet them and English, so it’s easy to communicate the Netherlands exchange ideas. in daily life. Visionary architecture, vintage-meets-contemporary fashion and interiors, street markets selling rainbows of fresh flowers, haring (raw herring), Develop valuable skills and be stroopwafels (caramel-syrup-filled waffles), cheese, and borrel (‘drinks’) more successful The Dutch teaching style is student- at canalside cafés are just some of the reasons to love the Netherlands. focused. Studying in Holland means Fun developing your own opinion, having an open mind and increasing your Facts international orientation. You will Typical Dutch Studying in Holland develop valuable analytical, problem- Living in Holland means enjoying culture in historical cities like The Dutch education system is interactive, student-centred solving and creative thinking skills en Leiden, Amsterdam and Delft, the fishing village of Volendam, the and focused on teamwork, which makes it easy to meet other route to becoming a global citizen. cheese capital of Alkmaar, and vast fields of tulips. Ice skating in international and national students. Studying in Holland means winter, tulips in spring, cycling in summer and soaking in culture in developing an open mind and increasing your international autumn. Did you know that Holland has the largest museum density orientation. The teaching method at Dutch higher education in the world? Visit the Rijksmuseum, for instance, or the Van Gogh institutions is founded on respect for each individual’s opinions 1 2 3 Museum or Mauritshuis in The Hague. The flat, fabulously scenic and convictions. This respect is a national virtue that characterises Flat as a pancake landscapes make cycling in the Netherlands a pleasure (headwinds Holland’s diverse and plural society. The method aims to provide Dutch people are the tallest in the world Dutchies love their coffee The Netherlands is a very flat country. The not withstanding). Cycling is an integral part of life and locals live students with both the attention and freedom they need to develop With an average height of 184 cm for men and 170 After Scandinavians, the Dutch are the Vaalserberg is the highest point in (the European on their bicycle: more than a quarter of all journeys countrywide are their own opinions and creativity in applying new knowledge. cm for women, Dutchies are the tallest people in world’s biggest coffee drinkers. They drink part of) the Netherlands. It’s only 322.7 meters by bike, rising to more than a third in big cities. the world. Scientists say it’s because of their DNA, no less than 140 liters of coffee a year on nutrition and welfare, others say it’s because of their average. That’s 3.2 cups a day! high and located in the south-easternmost edge of copious consumption of dairy. the country in the province of Limburg. 6 7 What you need to know about… Leiden Leiden FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM LEIDEN: City of Rembrandt van Rijn DJ Armin van Buuren Discoveries Eye candy Leiden is a lively university city that’s brimming with history and boasts a student Parties are, of course, an inherent part of being a culture that’s tangible just about everywhere.