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Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
At Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology from Leiden University, choose one of our three unique specialisations: design your own Global Ethnography project, work as a research intern in a Policy in Practice project or set up a Visual Ethnography project and translate your research findings into a documentary.
Astronomy and Instrumentation
Working in astronomy puts you at the forefront of science and revolutionary technology. As our scientific ambitions have grown, so have the technological challenges that enable us to further increase our understanding of the Universe. Apply to the Astronomy and Instrumentation MSc programme at Leiden University.
Applied Cognitive Psychology
At this Applied Cognitive Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University you develop all the practical and academic skills necessary to apply psychological knowledge to real-life problems in working environments and organisations.
Advanced Computing and Systems
The Master of Science in Advanced Computing and Systems at Leiden University is a two-year full-time programme. This course delves into cutting-edge topics in computer science, preparing students for the future of technology. It offers a comprehensive education in high-performance computing, cloud systems, and embedded technologies.
Peace, Justice and Development (Advanced LL.M.)
How are war and justice regulated in times of international turmoil? How can the international community develop effective governance mechanisms, including law, to better honour peace as a fundamental human right? Apply to the Peace, Justice and Development (Advanced LL.M.) LLM programme at Leiden University.
Governance of Crisis
At the Governance of Crisis MSc programme offered at Leiden University you will be familiarized with the main body of knowledge on strategic crisis management.
Cyber Security
The executive Cyber Security MSc programme from Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach that helps you develop effective and sustainable solutions for cyber risks and threats.
Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development
Investigate why and how people mobilise around group identities, as well as the institutional arrangements for resolving or reducing ethnic conflict. Apply to the Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development MSc programme at Leiden University.
Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence MSc programme offered by Leiden University offers future-oriented topics in computer science with a focus on machine learning, optimization algorithms, and decision support techniques.
Research in Physics Classical Quantum Information
This Master of Science in Research in Physics, Classical Quantum Information at Leiden University spans two years and is offered in a full-time format. The programme integrates physics with data science, equipping students with essential skills to handle both classical and quantum data effectively.
Assyriology
The Assyriology MA programme offered by Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of ancient Mesopotamia and Anatolia.

Arts and Culture
The Arts and Culture programme at Leiden University will give you a comprehensive grounding in the history, methods and theories of art history and museology, while also engaging with contemporary museum practice.

Chemistry
The Chemistry programme from Leiden University is designed to let you follow your interest: focus on Chemistry for Health or Chemistry for Sustainability, and prepare yourself for a job as a researcher, a teacher, a communicator, or for a position in science-based business.
Law and Finance (Advanced LL.M.)
How and why are international financial markets regulated? What does it take to direct capital flows toward sustainable development goals? Should financial regulation be adapted to crypto currencies and increasing digitalization ? How do banks structure and document international financial transactions?

Population Health Management
Today's health care system faces many challenges. The new interdisciplinary two years Population Health Management programme at Leiden University will train you to contribute to a more integrated health care system.
Egyptology (research)
The Egyptology (research) MA programme offered at Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of Ancient Egypt.
Economic and Consumer Psychology
The Economic and Consumer Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University makes you an expert in the field of the psychological determinants of economic and consumer decision making (e.g., why people buy certain products or services).

African Studies
The African Studies programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and offers you the opportunity to learn about Africa from a wide range of perspectives: historical, anthropological, literary, linguistic, cultural, geographical, economic and political.
International Relations
Understanding the complexities of world affairs requires an ability to think critically and to draw insights from a variety of perspectives, sources, and analytic frames. The International Relations MA programme at Leiden University addresses these needs through distinctive humanities-based training in international relations that draws on the University’s internationally-recognised strengths.

Physics
The Physics programme from Leiden University offers you a research intensive tailor-made study path on current topics in experimental and theoretical physics at an institute of international renown.