INTRODUCTION

Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of the leading international research universities in Europe. It has seven faculties and a campus in both Leiden and The Hague. Its motto is Praesidium Libertatis – Bastion of Freedom.

The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding  Non-EU/EEA students enrolling in a full-time master’s degree programme at Leiden University.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS/FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LexS) provides the recipient with the following benefits:

• € 15,000 of the tuition fee
• € 10,000 of the tuition fee
• Total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee

ELIGIBILITY

• Study programme requirements

Applicants for all Master’s programme at Leiden University – with the exception of LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes at Leiden Law School.

·         Nationality requirements

For non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals who are applying for a Master’s programme at Leiden University.

For students of all nationalities applying for an LLM Advanced Studies programme, or the MSC in International Relations and Diplomacy.

·         Academic requirements

Students must have achieved excellent academic results in their previous study programme(s), which must be relevant to the Master’s programme for which they are applying. As an indication, the student is amongst the top 10% of graduates in his/her previous study programme. Note that proof of ranking is not required – this information is purely to indicate the level of competitiveness

DEADLINE

1st February 2021

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