OpenFieldLeiden University Excellence Scholarships (LExS)
Prestigious university scholarship awarded to outstanding non-EU/EEA international students admitted to Master's degree programs at Leiden University, providing full tuition coverage and living allowance grants.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduation with cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in top 10% of class or equivalent to first class honors.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all sections) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated academic excellence, curriculum vitae, and statement of intent.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters submitted directly through the online admission portal.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Full tuition fee waiver (€19,600 to €21,500 per year) plus €10,000 per year contribution to living expenses for outstanding non-EEA Master's applicants
- Application fee
- €100 application fee (refunded upon matriculation)
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition completely waived for the entire two-year 120 ECTS duration.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Strict annual deadline for international LExS scholarship consideration)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universiteit Leiden documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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