Leiden University

Leiden University is known as LEI and is located in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. It is the oldest college found in the Netherlands. Nearly 20,000 students earn credits in areas of study that include Humanities, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, DNA Computing, and Functional Genomics.

Leiden University was founded in 1575 when the only other college in the country was in an area under the control of the Spanish. By the late 19th century, Leiden was a leading university in Europe. Professors from the school have garnered several Nobel prizes for their work. The school is still one of the top-rated research colleges in many of the fields they offer. 

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Leiden University is positioned as the #126 top university in the world, which makes it the #5 top university in Netherlands. The university's global rank is improved by 5 points from last year.

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2024 Ranking #5
University Name Leiden University
Name in Local Language Universiteit Leiden
Acronym LEI
Year Established 1575
Motto Praesidium Libertatis
Motto in English Stronghold of Liberty
Colors Blue and white

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Address Postbus 9500, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Phone +31 (71) 527 2727
Fax +31 (71) 527 3118
Website Leiden University Website
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Bachelor's Degrees Master's Degrees Doctorate Degrees Diplomas
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International Students Allowed Yes
Student Body Men and Women
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