Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of the leading international research universities in Europe. The University has seven faculties and a campus in both Leiden and The Hague. Our motto is Praesidium Libertatis –Bastion of Freedom.
Campus The Hague: The university has been located in The Hague for over 20 years. All seven faculties are active at Campus The Hague, and almost 20% of the university’s students study and more than 500 of the university’s staff members work there. The university has chosen to be one university in two cities. Our teaching and research at Campus The Hague centre on five key themes:
- International law, peace and security
- Globalisation and international relations
- Politics,public administration and public finance
- Urban issues
- Health and patient care
