Leiden University · Netherlands
Psychology (International Bachelor in Psychology)
Psychology as a science, from brain and cognition to social, clinical and developmental psychology, with research methods and statistics throughout; the English track of Leiden's psychology bachelor.
- Where
- LeidenNetherlands
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 15 January 2027
- Admission
- SelectiveIB grades · 600 places
- EU/EEA fee
- €2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
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1 December 2026*
Create your Studielink accountYour own planDetails
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.
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15 January 2027
Applications closeHard deadlineDetails
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6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.
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* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
The programme gives a broad overview of the sub-areas of psychology, beginning with foundations such as bio-neuropsychology, which covers brain anatomy and how internal processes shape behaviour and psychological disorders. Lectures are interactive and often given by several specialists, and work groups use case examples from clinical practice and video analysis of real situations such as neuropsychological assessments. Halfway through you choose three specialisation courses in the areas that interest you. Studying in English also builds communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
What you need
- Numerus fixus, 600 places (Dutch and English tracks): apply by 15 Jan 2027; ranked on grade average, an online assessment and a draw (2027-28 criteria). Maths to graduation.
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.
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How places are decided
- Numerus fixus: four groups by grade average (7.5 line) and a pass on the online assessment; a draw ranks you within your group. 600 places shared with the Dutch track.
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