Leiden University Law Scholarships

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme

 Leiden University was founded by William, Prince of Orange in 1575. It is the oldest university in the Netherlands. With its more than 40 national and international research institutes, Leiden University graduates has a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia, knowing that the university is one of Europe’s top ranking schools.  Leiden University graduate studies include LL.M programs. It offers Excellence Scholarship programme which may be applicable as law scholarships for international students.

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city it’s relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden after they had withstood a long siege by the Spanish.  Leiden University collaborates in a wide range of partnerships, through which we are able to amass expertise across the borders of disciplines and academic fields. Interdisciplinary collaboration is not restricted to scientific fields within the University; we also have partnerships with other research institutions, non-profit organisations, government authorities and the business sector.

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship is offered for excellent Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a Leiden University master’s degree programme and for excellent students from all nationalities enrolling in a Master of Law Advanced Programme or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme has 5 awards:

• Platinum  Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee* and an allowance of €10,000 for living costs
• Gold  Covers the tuition fee minus the home fee*
• Silver  Covers 75% of the tuition fee
• Bronze  Covers 50% of the tuition fee
• Ivory  Covers 25 % of the tuition fee

The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each Faculty department. The type of award has no reflection on the students’ academic level of excellence.

*The tuition fee will be reduced to the amount of the home fee. Students who have been awarded a Platinum or Gold award still have to pay the home fee themselves.

Students should be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship. It is necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance their study and stay completely.

One of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands is that students must submit proof that they have sufficient financial means to finance their study period in the Netherlands. Leiden University advises a budget, not including the tuition fee, of approx. €10,000 to €14,000 per year to cover the costs for rent, insurance, living expenses, course books and local transportation. How much money students actually spend will of course depend on their life style and spending habits.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the Leiden University law scholarships for international students may check out this link for more information. This page outlines information about application process and eligibility requirements.