OpenFieldHogeschool Leiden Talent Scholarship in Data Science and Bio-Informatics
Merit-based tuition reduction awarded by the university foundation to gifted international students pursuing interdisciplinary computational biology and data science studies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Top 10% academic standing in previous secondary or tertiary STEM studies
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word statement on computational biology or data-driven health innovation
- Recommendation letters
- One academic referee letter
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- EUR 3,000 direct tuition fee reduction
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 9,800/year (reduced to EUR 6,800 with talent award)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Academic Year 2027/28)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Applied Sciences Leiden documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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