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210 Master's degrees offered by the university
Southeast Asian Studies
The Southeast Asian Studies MA programme at Leiden University explores Southeast Asia in-depth and from the perspective of its history, literature, media, culture, religions, philosophy or philology.
German Literature and Culture
The German Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers the largest number of German-language master’s courses in the Netherlands and covers the fields of literary and cultural studies from the Middle Ages to the present.

Latin American Studies
The Latin American Studies programme offered by Leiden University supports the teaching and research of the social, cultural, historical, and linguistic diversity of contemporary Latin America, a region of mind-blowing diversity and global impact.
Book and Digital Media Studies
The Book and Digital Media Studies MA programme from Leiden University introduces you to the history of the written and printed word, and to theories and practices of publishing as well as textual media.
Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
The Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory MSc programme at Leiden University bridges the gap between theory and the world of algorithms and applications. The courses are directly related to our research.
Mathematics
The Mathematics MSc programme offered by Leiden University focuses on analysis and number theory. From applied to fundamental research, and from algebra to data science, our master’s programme spans these fields entirely.
Assyriology
The Assyriology MA programme offered by Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of ancient Mesopotamia and Anatolia.
Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology
The master’s specialisation Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology at Leiden University offers you the unique possibility to integrate molecular, cellular and organismal levels of research, but also provides the possibility to specialize in one of these levels.

Health, Ageing and Society
The Health, Ageing and Society programme from Leiden University is centered around research and innovation for the ageing population. You will be challenged to explore opportunities to innovate and improve the future of our ageing society.
Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development
Investigate why and how people mobilise around group identities, as well as the institutional arrangements for resolving or reducing ethnic conflict. Apply to the Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development MSc programme at Leiden University.
Astronomy Research
At the Astronomy Research MSc programme offered by Leiden University, you will focus on astronomical data analysis using models and large-scale simulation, combining the fields of Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Astronomy and Data Science
The Master of Science in Astronomy and Data Science at Leiden University is a two-year full-time programme that merges advanced studies in Astronomy with Computer Science. This innovative course prepares students to tackle the complexities of modern data-rich astronomical research, equipping them with essential skills for the evolving scientific landscape.
School Psychology
In the School Psychology programme from Leiden University, you will learn how to create positive learning environments to support talent development and potential for learning as well as practical clinical skills for all students, regardless of their intellectual or mental states.
European Politics and Society
At the unique two-year international joint European Politics and Society MA programme at Leiden University you will be able to study at four major European research universities in four beautiful cities: Prague, Leiden, Krakow and Barcelona.
Cognitive Neuroscience (research)
At the Cognitive Neuroscience (research) MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the investigation of the psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of human cognition by means of mind and brain research.
Computer Science and Science Communication and Society
The Computer Science and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation
The objective of the Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation from Leiden University is to teach students basic analytical frameworks and skills to analyse business-related problems and to contribute to managerial decision making within the context of established knowledge-intensive organisations or new technology ventures.
Latin American Studies (research)
The Latin American Studies (research) MA programme at Leiden University addresses cutting-edge debates on the social and cultural issues in present-day Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Global Ethnography
Are you eager to conduct your own three-month research project? Do you have excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills? Are you creative, flexible and hard-working? Then this Global Ethnography MSc programme at Leiden University is for you!
Chinese Studies
Taught by top researchers from a wide range of disciplines, the Chinese Studies MA programme at Leiden University combines in-depth knowledge with advanced language proficiency.