What is ULCN account?

As a student of Leiden University you are provided with a student account (ULCN account) that allows you to access a variety of systems such as uMail, uSis, Brightspace and library catalogues, as well as the physical workstations within the university. Receiving your account details.

Is Leiden University taught in English?

At Leiden University you can choose from 16 English-taught bachelor’s and 250 English-taught master’s programmes. We enjoy an excellent worldwide reputation accumulated over more than four centuries.

How many international students are in Leiden?

3000 international students
Leiden University in numbers: 7 faculties, 44 bachelors programmes (10% taught in English), 78 masters programmes (95% taught in English), more than 25 000 students, 3000 international students, 105 nationalities, 5500 staff members, 2 campuses, 400 PHDs per year.

Is it easy to get into Leiden?

Leiden is definitely the strongest uni in Netherlands. I think you would have a hard time backing up that judgement based on rankings or general word of mouth among the Dutch academic community.

What is it like to live in Leiden?

Set in the heart of the Randstad, Leiden is a picturesque university city that in many ways is the intellectual epicenter of the region, offering an ideal setting for expats to live in. Leiden is home to the oldest university in the country, as well as many museums and many bars, cafés, and restaurants.

Is Leiden Law prestigious?

Excellent reputation: Leiden Law School has an excellent reputation in human rights research and education.

Is Leiden a good school?

Leiden University is ranked #82 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

What rank is Leiden University?

The ranking is also largely based on a reputation survey among international scholars. Worldwide, Leiden University is in 71st place (2021-2022). In The Netherlands, Leiden is in 4th position, behind, Utrecht University, Wageningen University and University of Amsterdam.

Is Leiden expensive?

The cost of living in Leiden (and the Netherlands in general) is not cheap, but it’s usually manageable on an average student budget.

Is it hard to find housing in Leiden?

Finding a place in Leiden is slightly easier than finding a room in other Dutch cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Utrecht. But don’t lay back just yet. Every year the number of incoming students increases, so you have some competition ahead of you. Most of the time, students are able to find a room in Leiden.

Is UvA better than Leiden?

From what i read through my research, Leiden is more famous in law as you can see in the international rankings (Time/Qs) always ranked Leiden in good standing position in law. On the other hand, UvA is a well-known well-rounded university that offer many subjects.

Is Leiden in Amsterdam?

Leiden is an historic small city situated about 35km south-west of Amsterdam. With its picturesque canals and narrow streets, some fine museums and good shopping it makes for a great day out from Amsterdam.

Is Leiden a nice place to live?

What’s the best University in the Netherlands?

Here are the best global universities in the Netherlands

• University of Amsterdam.
• Utrecht University.
• Erasmus University Rotterdam.
• Wageningen University and Research Center.
• Leiden University.
• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
• University of Groningen.
• Radboud University Nijmegen.