Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (BSc)

Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.

We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!

Leiden University – The facts

• 7 faculties spread across Leiden and The Hague
• 16 English-taught bachelor's programmes
• 200+ English-taught master’s programmes
• 447 years of tradition and innovation
• Top 100 research-focused university
• 16 Nobel Prize winners
• 130 nationalities
• +34,000 students

Academic fields

Leiden has faculties in the fields of:

• Archaeology
• Governance and Global Affairs
• Humanities
• Medicine
• Law
• Science
  
• Social and Behavioural Sciences
  

Bachelor’s programmes

Master’s programmes

Information for international students

Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? At Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands, you can make a valuable contribution to tackling the various national and international challenges facing modern society. Together with academics and fellow students from all over the world, you will actively address these challenges. We keep an open mind, do not shy away from difficult discussions and allow one another the space to disagree. We expect the same active, open-minded and critical attitude from you.

We challenge you to look beyond your own boundaries. Leiden University welcomes anyone who wants to achieve their full potential. Our modest community size in the historical cities of Leiden and The Hague creates a highly personal and committed atmosphere. Together, we map out a learning path that suits you and your ambitions. You will also be encouraged to conduct research in cooperation with eminent and enthusiastic scholars. The knowledge and skills you develop here will benefit you for the rest of your life, regardless of the career path you choose!

Leiden University – The facts

• 7 faculties spread across Leiden and The Hague
• 16 English-taught bachelor's programmes
• 200+ English-taught master’s programmes
• 447 years of tradition and innovation
• Top 100 research-focused university
• 16 Nobel Prize winners
• 130 nationalities
• +34,000 students

Academic fields

Leiden has faculties in the fields of:

• Archaeology
• Governance and Global Affairs
• Humanities
• Medicine
• Law
• Science
  
• Social and Behavioural Sciences
  

Bachelor’s programmes

Master’s programmes

Information for international students