Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It has a strong tradition in sciences and research.
Address: Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Data Science
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Astroscience, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Mathematics, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
LERU, Coimbra Group (observer). Extensive global network.
Research:
Fundamentals of science, Health and wellbeing, Law, governance and society, Asian studies, Global challenges.
Famous Alumnis:
Christiaan Huygens (attended), Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, Hendrik Lorentz, Willem Einthoven, King Willem-Alexander
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
6700
Current students***:
34000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
160000
Pros
Oldest Dutch university with rich history, strong research in fundamental sciences, located in a charming student city.
Cons
Can be perceived as traditional, housing is very difficult to find.
Best For
Fundamental sciences and research in a historic academic setting.
- Biology, Environmental Engineering, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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