OpenFieldLeiden Master of Science in Computer Science
Two-year Master of Science degree (120 ECTS) at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS), offering specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Computer Science & Advanced Data Analytics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with solid grounding in algorithms, computational complexity, and data structures.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae and course descriptions mapping completed modules to Leiden bachelor prerequisites.
- Recommendation letters
- Official university transcripts and degree certificates.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Self-funded; eligible for LExS scholarships, Holland Scholarships, and student tutoring positions
- Application fee
- €100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €21,100 per year for non-EU students; €2,530 per year for EU/EEA students.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027 (February 1 for LExS scholarship applicants)
- 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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