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Leiden University · Netherlands

Dutch Studies

Dutch language, literature, history and society for international students, starting from any level of Dutch; classes are taught partly in Dutch from the first semester.

Where
LeidenNetherlands
Degree
BA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
Admission
Open to all who qualify
EU/EEA fee
€2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
Degree
BA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026*

    Create your Studielink account
    Your own plan
    Details

    Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.

    Source

  2. 1 May 2027

    Programmes without numerus fixus (with matching): apply by
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in the Netherlands

What it is

You study the Dutch language, from beginner to advanced level, together with Dutch culture, history, society and ways of thinking. Classes are in Dutch from the first semester, so you learn through immersion and alongside Dutch students, in the historic city of Leiden, an international centre of Dutch studies. A one-year option combines language modules with electives such as Dutch Painting and Dutch Debates. Graduates can teach Dutch, work for international organisations connected to the Netherlands, or continue to a master focused on Dutch language or culture.

What you need

  • Taught in English and Dutch, for international students; open from absolute beginner in Dutch to advanced.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Leiden

Full IB Diploma required (not certificates); send grade 11, November grade 12 and predicted grades. English-taught IB or English A HL waives the English test. Science programmes set HL subjects.

Where it says so

Check it on universiteitleiden.nl

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    Not selective: meet the requirements and you are admitted. Apply by 1 May 2027; online matching is compulsory, its advice not binding.
Sources (2)
  1. Dutch Studies at Leiden — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at Leiden

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