Science Master programmesFaculty of Science

2015-2016

Discover the world at Leiden University

Word from the deanLeiden Science has a four centuries-old tradition in cutting edge education and research. The current reserach and education programs of the faculty span the entire spectrum of science ranging from Mathematics and Statistical science, Computer science and Data science, Astrophysics, Physics, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical science to Biology and Environmental sciences.

We are committed to provide meaningful, rigorous and quality graduate experiences in a personalized environment with a cutting edge research infrastructure and internationally renowned supervisors.

Our faculty members are driven by a fascination with the unknown and an urge to enlarge our fundamental knowledge but at the same time they want to contribute to solutions for the big societal challenges of tomorrow. Scientific research is conducted in a worldwide context and our scientists are very well connected to international research networks. On a more local scale we collaborate in interdisciplinary teams with partners from for example the Leiden University Medical Centre and Delft University of Technology as well as partners from industry and governmental agencies.

Our location, in the middle of one of Europe’s most successful Bioscience Parks, enables close collaboration with life science companies. Students can expand their intellectual horizons while deepening their expertise in an array of disciplines.

Study in a research environment At the Leiden Graduate School of Science we challenge you to achieve new heights of intellectual engagement, while providing you at the same time with the support, tools and resources to aid in your success. Our philosophy is that students study in a research environment. Our MSc students are taken up as members of our research institutes thus providing an ideal environment for our philosophy that you can best learn science by doing science together with fellow junior and senior scientists. 

The research environment stimulates the curiosity and is ideally suited to develop an academic attitude, to acquire knowledge and skills, to learn how to define, analyze and solve a problem, and to train how to present and discuss results. Courses and working classes concern small groups, while the students are in one-to-one contact with a staff member during their research periods. We are committed to show that a graduate study in the sciences is far from solitary, but rather that, it is social and collegial.

The Leiden Graduate School of Science aims to provide an international academic environment with an appreciable number of master and PhD students from abroad. Moreover the same applies to the scientific staff and the post-doctorate fellows. English is the language of the courses, the colloquia, the scientific meetings and the daily conversations in the research groups.

Many of our graduates consider their years of education at Leiden Science to be some of the most fulfilling years of their professional lives. Our MSc and PhD alumni go on to hold positions in the front ranks of research and teaching, policy and administration across the world.

I hope that you will be inspired by our programmes and am looking forward to welcoming you in Leiden in the near future.

Prof. dr. Geert de Snoo Dean Faculty of Science

> Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) > Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC)

ApplicationStudents applying for admission to a master’s degree programme should apply online via Leiden apply.leiden.edu/bachelor-master / Required documents for master’s applications

> Copies of diplomas and transcripts > Copy of English proficiency certificate - IELTS: minimum 6.5 - TOEFL: internet based 90

- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), minimum grade C

> Motivation letter > Two letters of recommendation > Up to date CV > Copy of valid passport > Nuffic Certificate

Application deadline - 1 April 2015

For more information about application and otherarrangements visit en.mastersinleiden.nl/arrange

Research profilesTo enhance our impact and visibility we have organized most of our activities around two large and recognizable profile areas: ‘Fundamentals of science’ and ‘Bioscience: the science base of health’. These areas offer newopportunities for fundamental research across the boundaries of our disciplines and connect with important societalchallenges. Our key facilities, such as NeCEN, Lorentz Center, the paramagnetic NMR facility, Cell Observatory, Metabolomics Centre and the new Leiden Center of Data Science are the platforms were scientists meet, exchangeknowledge and share research infrastructure.

Bioscience: the science base of health > Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) > Institute Biology Leiden (IBL) > Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) > Leiden Amsterdam Centre for Drug Research (LACDR) > LIACS (Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science)

Fundamentals of science > Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) > Mathematical Institute (MI) > Leiden Observatory (Sterrewacht)

Leiden University - pioneering research and top-level teachingLeiden University is one of Europe’s leading international research-intensive universities. The University offers a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes, highly diverse PhD tracks and various interdisciplinary minors. Around 10% of our students are international. Leiden already holds a leading position in very many fields, including natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, social sciences, international law, astronomy and non-Western languages.

The University positions its programmes within an international context and guarantees that the quality of the programmes meets internationally accepted standards.

International rankings ARWU ranking - In the ARWU top 100, published by the Center for World-Class Universities of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Leiden ranks 77th of more than 1000 universities throughout the world and 23rd in Europe.

The Times Higher Education (THE) ranking - Leiden University is in highest position of all the Dutch Universities in the Times Higher Education Ranking (THE). Leiden climbed from 79th position to 64th place. The THE World University Ranking presents the world’s top 200 universities on the basis of thirteen indicators.

QS World University Rankings - In this ranking of the world’s best universities Leiden is currently in 74th position. The QS ranking is compiled annually based on the opinions of academics and students. The quality of the teaching and the institution’s scientific publications are also taken into account.

Leiden ranking/CWTS - The Leiden Ranking brings together the scientific performances of 500 major universities worldwide. The ranking aims to provide an accurate measurement of the scientific impact of universities and their involvement in scientific collaborations, using a set of refined bibliometric indicators. Leiden university ranks 58th.   

Scholarships Chinese student are eligible for various scholarships. - Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme - Leiden Science China Scholarship programme- Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme. For the complete overview visit prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/

Useful links Science Summer Schools - leidenscience-summerschools.com Study in Holland - studyinholland.nl NESO China - nesochina.org Grantfinder - grantfinder.nl

PROGRAMME DURATION COSTS PER YEARCOSTS PER

YEAR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

Astronomy 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Astronomy and Instrumentation    Astronomy and Science-Based Business    Research in Astronomy    Research in Astronomy, CosmologyBiology  2 years  € 20.100 €15.075Animal Sciences and Health    Biology and Science-Based Business    Evolution, Biodiversity and Conservation    Microbial Biotechnology and Health    Plant Sciences and Natural Products    Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Systems Pharmacology    BioTherapeutics    Industrial Pharmacy    Drug & Target Discovery    Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science-Based BusinessChemistry 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Chemistry and Science-Based Business    Research in Chemistry    Computer Science 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Bioinformatics    Computer Science and Science-Based Business    ICT in Business 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Industrial Ecology* 2 years € 13.266 €13.266Life Science and Technology 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Life Science Research and Development    Life Science-Based Business Development    Mathematics 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory    Applied Mathematics    Mathematics and Science-Based Business    Media Technology 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Physics 2 years € 20.100 €15.075Physics and Science-Based Business    Research in Experimental Physics    Research in Physics, Biological and Soft Matter Physics    Research in Physics, Cosmology    Research in Physics, pre-PhD ('Casimir')    Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics    Research in Physics, theoretical    Statistical Science for the Life and Behavioural Sciences 2 years € 20.100 €15.075

Tuition overview

* In co-operation with Delft University of Technology

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Our partners:

Beijing- Beijing Foreign Studies University- Beijing  Institute of Technology- Beijing Language and Culture University- Peking University- Tsinghua University

Chengdu- University of Electronic Science and Technology

Hefei - University of Science and Technology of China

Nanjing- Nanjing University of Science and Technology 

Shanghai- East China Normal University- Shanghai Jiao tong University

Wuhan - Wuhan University

Xi’anXidian University

Xiamen- Xiamen University

Students from our partner universities are eligible for a 25% discount on the tuition fee.  We are proud to have a cooperations with the following universities: