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In the Urban Studies bachelors programme, you will study urgent urban challenges from the perspectives of humanities, social and natural sciences and law. As a result, you will receive a broad, well-rounded education that will put you in excellent position for entering the labour market or pursuing an academic career. The first year will provide you with a sound foundation in Urban Studies. While gaining the knowledge and skills you need for your further studies, you will also have the chance to find out where your interests lie. In this year, you will learn the basic concepts and theories of urbanisation. You will gain insights into the rise and fall of cities, and how they have developed from earliest times. Additionally, you will focus on cities’ ecological footprint and how to reduce this, and on economic, social and cultural aspects in relation to cities. Of course, you will also develop the skills needed for your academic work. This includes methodology, such as developing questionnaires and holding interviews, using and understanding statistics, as well as academic skills, such as writing, conducting research, interpreting data, finding and using sources. In year two you will deepen your knowledge on the many-sided issues confronting local governments, companies, and the people living in the cities. By the end of this year you will be a specialist in urban issues. You will take classes in the programme’s four themes: the sustainable city, the safe city, the multicultural city and the healthy city. In the course of this year, you will choose two of these themes as your specialisation. Methodological and academic skills are important topics in this second year, while there will be excursions to major Dutch cities and various hands-on assignments, allowing you to put those skills into practice. In our Professional Orientation Course you will be encouraged to think about your future career. You will meet inspiring people working in a wide variety of professions. There will be specific attention for the skills you need when entering the labour market, such as developing a CV and preparing for an interview. You have several options for structuring your first semester: you can either opt to study at a university abroad, you can take a minor according to your interests or you can do an internship, gaining valuable work experience. In the second semester, you will give evidence of your capacities as an urbanist in two different ways. In your thesis, you will focus on one of the four themes, demonstrating your ability to conduct academic research on a specific issue. In our Consultancy Project Course you and several of your fellow students will be part of a team of consultants, working on a real-life challenge presented by one of our urban partners. If you want to continue with a master’s programme, the third year offers the opportunity to work on the master’s programme’s entry requirements.
Program overview
Main Subject
Urban Planning
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
In the Urban Studies bachelors programme, you will study urgent urban challenges from the perspectives of humanities, social and natural sciences and law. As a result, you will receive a broad, well-rounded education that will put you in excellent position for entering the labour market or pursuing an academic career. The first year will provide you with a sound foundation in Urban Studies. While gaining the knowledge and skills you need for your further studies, you will also have the chance to find out where your interests lie. In this year, you will learn the basic concepts and theories of urbanisation. You will gain insights into the rise and fall of cities, and how they have developed from earliest times. Additionally, you will focus on cities’ ecological footprint and how to reduce this, and on economic, social and cultural aspects in relation to cities. Of course, you will also develop the skills needed for your academic work. This includes methodology, such as developing questionnaires and holding interviews, using and understanding statistics, as well as academic skills, such as writing, conducting research, interpreting data, finding and using sources. In year two you will deepen your knowledge on the many-sided issues confronting local governments, companies, and the people living in the cities. By the end of this year you will be a specialist in urban issues. You will take classes in the programme’s four themes: the sustainable city, the safe city, the multicultural city and the healthy city. In the course of this year, you will choose two of these themes as your specialisation. Methodological and academic skills are important topics in this second year, while there will be excursions to major Dutch cities and various hands-on assignments, allowing you to put those skills into practice. In our Professional Orientation Course you will be encouraged to think about your future career. You will meet inspiring people working in a wide variety of professions. There will be specific attention for the skills you need when entering the labour market, such as developing a CV and preparing for an interview. You have several options for structuring your first semester: you can either opt to study at a university abroad, you can take a minor according to your interests or you can do an internship, gaining valuable work experience. In the second semester, you will give evidence of your capacities as an urbanist in two different ways. In your thesis, you will focus on one of the four themes, demonstrating your ability to conduct academic research on a specific issue. In our Consultancy Project Course you and several of your fellow students will be part of a team of consultants, working on a real-life challenge presented by one of our urban partners. If you want to continue with a master’s programme, the third year offers the opportunity to work on the master’s programme’s entry requirements.
The minimum requirement for admission to any bachelor’s programme at Leiden University is a diploma that is at least equal to the Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO). Our Admissions Office has drawn up a list of common non-Dutch diplomas that generally meet the minimum academic requirements. If your diploma does not meet these requirements you may still be admitted, on condition that you sit additional exams. You will receive more information once we have received your application for admission.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? AtLeiden 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!
Are you curious, critical and involved in the world around you? AtLeiden 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!
Urban Studies (BA)
Campus The Hague, The Hague, Netherlands
36 monthsProgram duration
13,400 EURTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Urban PlanningMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Urban Planning
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program overview
Main Subject
Urban Planning
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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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
Academic fields
Leiden has faculties in the fields of:
Bachelor’s programmes
Master’s programmes
Information for international students
Arts and Humanities (4)
African Studies (BA)
Archaeology (BA)
Arts, Media and Society (BA)
English Language and Culture (BA)
Linguistics (BA)
Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives (BA)
Urban Studies (BA)
Life Sciences and Medicine (4)
Psychology (BSc)
Natural Sciences (4)
Science for Sustainable Societies
Social Sciences and Management (4)
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (BSc)
Dutch Studies (BA)
International Studies (BA)
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges (BA/BSc)
Political Science (BSc)
Security Studies (BSc)
South and Southeast Asian Studies (BA)
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
Academic fields
Leiden has faculties in the fields of:
Bachelor’s programmes
Master’s programmes
Information for international students
Arts and Humanities (5)
Archaeology (MA/MSc)
Archaeology (Research MA)
Arts and Culture (MA)
Arts, Literature and Media (research) (MA)
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (MA)
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) (MA)
History (MA)
History (research) (MA)
Linguistics (MA)
Linguistics (research) (MA)
Literary Studies (MA)
Philosophy (MA) (120EC)
Philosophy (MA) (60EC)
Religious Studies (MA)
Engineering and Technology (5)
Computer Science (MSc)
Cyber Security (MSc)
ICT in Business and the Public Sector (MSc)
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc)
Biology (MSc)
Biomedical Sciences (MSc)
Life Science & Technology (MSc)
Psychology (MSc)
Psychology (research) (MSc)
Technical Medicine (MSc)
Vitality and Ageing (MSc)
Natural Sciences (5)
Astronomy (MSc)
Chemistry (MSc)
Industrial Ecology (MSc)
Mathematics (MSc)
Physics (MSc)
Social Sciences and Management (5)
African Studies (MA)
African Studies (research) (MA)
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) (Blended)
Asian Studies (MA) (1 year)
Asian Studies (MA) (2 years)
Asian Studies (research) (MA)
Child Law (LL.M.)
Crime and Criminal Justice (MSc)
Crisis and Security Management (MSc)
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (MSc)
Education and Child Studies (MSc)
European Politics and Society (MA)
European and International Business Law (Advanced LL.M.)
European and International Human Rights Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Governance of Sustainability (MSc)
International Children’s Rights (Advanced LL.M.)
International Civil and Commercial Law (Advanced LL.M.)
International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced LL.M.)
International Relations (MA)
International Relations and Diplomacy (MSc)
Language Teaching in Secondary Education (MA)
Language and Culture Education (MA)
Latin American Studies (MA)
Latin American Studies (research) (MA)
Law & Finance (Advanced LL.M.)
Law (LL.M.)
Law and Digital Technologies (Advanced LL.M.)
Law and Society (MSc)
Media Studies (MA)
Media Technology (MSc)
Middle Eastern Studies (MA)
Middle Eastern Studies (research) (MA)
North American Studies (MA)
Political Science (MSc)
Population Health Management (MSc)
Public Administration (MSc)
Public International Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Russian and Eurasian Studies (MA)
Statistics & Data Science (MSc)