Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS)

Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS). Outstanding non-EEA/non-EFTA students signed up for a full-time master’s degree program at Leiden University are qualified to apply for the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Program (LExS).

University: University of Leiden
Level of Study: Master’s Degree
Application Deadline: 1 October/1 February (yearly)
Study in the Netherlands
The following course begins in February or September of 2024.
Non-EEA/non-EFTA* nationals are the target group

Leiden University Masters Programs

Full-time Masters programmes at Leiden University.
Leiden Law School offers both MSc and LLM programs.
Study programs start in February at the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Sciences, and Leiden Law School.

Scholarship Award Types

Depends on the Faculty department budget.

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme

Offers €10,000 tuition fee.
€15,000 tuition fee minus the statutory fee.
Non-EEA LExS recipients must submit proof of sufficient funds for student visa/residence permit application.

Master’s Programme Application Requirements

Students must have excellent study results relevant to the Master’s program.
Must be among the top 10% of graduates in their previous study program.
Applicants must have a non-EEA/non-EFTA passport.
Eligibility for support under Dutch study grants and loans may vary.
LLM Advanced Studies programs or MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy have no nationality restrictions.
Restrictions apply to all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

Leiden University Master’s Programme Admissions