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50 Master's degrees offered by the university
Chemistry - Chemistry and Research Specialisation
The majority of the students from the Chemistry - Chemistry and Research Specialisation from Leiden University continue their career in a PhD position.
Evolutionary Biology
At the Evolutionary Biology MSc programme at Leiden University, you identify evolutionary changes over time and study the origin and maintenance of biological variation all over the tree of life.
Mathematics and Science Communication and Society
The Mathematics and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Biology and Business Studies
At the Biology and Business Studies MSc programme at Leiden University, you combine high quality research in Biology with training in management and entrepreneurship.
Astronomy and Education
The Astronomy and Education MSc programme at Leiden University prepares you for a career as a teacher in secondary schools. After completion you obtained the qualifications to be a Physics teacher.
Applied Mathematics
The two-year Applied Mathematics MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on both computational and fundamental aspects of analysis and probability. You will become thoroughly acquainted with mathematics as it is applied in various aspects of life.
Physics and Business Studies
At the Physics and Business Studies MSc programme at Leiden University, you combine high quality research in Physics with training in management and entrepreneurship.
Methodology and Statistics in Psychology
The Master of Science in Methodology and Statistics in Psychology at Leiden University offers an intensive one-year programme. This full-time course equips students with advanced research and analytical skills, preparing them for various roles in psychological research and related fields.
Chemistry - Chemistry and Science Communication and Society Specialisation
Chemistry - Chemistry and Science Communication and Society Specialisation from Leiden University concerns science communication in a broad sense. The programme focuses on the link between science and society and covers knowledge and skills in the field of science communication.
Applied Neuroscience in Human Development
Are you interested in the neurocognitive and biological roots of learning, behaviour and emotions in children? If so, the Applied Neuroscience in Human Development MSc programme at Leiden University might be the specialisation you are looking for.
Physics and Education
The Physics and Education MSc programme at Leiden University prepares you for a career as a teacher in secondary schools. After completion, you obtain the qualifications to be a physics teacher.
Physics and Science Communication and Society
The Physics and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.

Chemistry
The Chemistry programme from Leiden University is designed to let you follow your interest: focus on Chemistry for Health or Chemistry for Sustainability, and prepare yourself for a job as a researcher, a teacher, a communicator, or for a position in science-based business.
Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics
This Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics MSc programme connects to the Leiden University research programme on quantum optics and quantum matter. You will learn how fascinating material properties emerge from a combination of quantum mechanical confinement, electron-electron interaction, and/or the electron spin property.
Astronomy
The Astronomy MSc programme from Leiden University trains students to become experts in various fields of astronomy. We offer seven challenging specialisations, all of which can be tailored to suit your specific interests and ambitions. This will prepare you for a wide variety of careers within academia, industry and the public sector.
Life Science and Technology - Life Science Research and Development Specialisation
The majority of the students from the The Life Science and Technology - Life Science Research and Development Specialisation from Leiden University continue their career in a PhD position.
Biology and Science Communication and Society
The Biology and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.

Life Science and Technology
Students of the Life Science and Technology at Leiden University specifically learn to understand the molecular and structural chemical and biological aspects of disease-related processes and to apply chemical and biotechnological tools to treat diseases.
Astronomy and Cosmology
In the field of cosmology we look for scientific answers to the most fundamental questions that one can ask: Where do we come from? How did the Universe start? How did it evolve and where does it go? Apply for the Astronomy and Cosmology MSc programme at Leiden University.
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.