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210 Master's degrees offered by the university
Mathematics
The Mathematics MSc programme offered by Leiden University focuses on analysis and number theory. From applied to fundamental research, and from algebra to data science, our master’s programme spans these fields entirely.
Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation
The objective of the Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation from Leiden University is to teach students basic analytical frameworks and skills to analyse business-related problems and to contribute to managerial decision making within the context of established knowledge-intensive organisations or new technology ventures.
Public Management and Leadership
The Public Management and Leadership MSc programme at Leiden University specialisation addresses public administration from an organisational and managerial perspective and prepares you to succeed as a leader in the public domain.
Learning Problems and Impairments (international track)
The Learning Problems and Impairments (international track) MSc programme at Leiden University and Impairments offers a combination of theoretical insights, diagnostic and treatment strategies.
European Union Studies
The European Union Studies MA programme at Leiden University covers the EU's broad geographical sweep from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Applied Archaeology
The Applied Archaeology MA programme at Leiden University offers you a brand-new academic programme to start your professional career in archaeology.
Governance of Violence
In the Master's programme Governance of Violence at Leiden University , you will study contemporary security challenges from both local and global points of view, gaining a deep understanding of the ‘wicked problem’ of security and crisis topics in a complex and globalising world.

North American Studies
The North American Studies programme at Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States, with a particular emphasis on examining key aspects of American history, culture, and literature.
Mathematics and Business Studies
At the Mathematics and Business Studies MSc programme at Leiden University you combine high quality research in Mathematics with training in management and entrepreneurship.
Education and Child Studies (research)
The aim of the Education and Child Studies (research) MSc programme from Leiden University is to promote the scientific development of young academics on the path to becoming independent researchers within education and child studies and related disciplines.
Sociology of Policy in Practice
Are you eager to conduct policy-oriented research on issues of relevance to organisations? Do you want to combine ethnographic research with a 3-month internship? Do you have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills? Are you flexible and hard-working? Then the Sociology of Policy in Practice MSc programme at Leiden University is the right specialisation for you!
Media Studies
The Media Studies MA programme at Leiden University consists of four different programmes in the fields of Journalism and New Media (Dutch taught), Book and Digital Media Studies, Film and Photographic Studies and Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory.
Clinical Psychology
At the Clinical Psychology MSc programme at Leiden University we adhere to the scientist-practitioner model. The aim of this programme is to offer you a balanced combination of theory and skills training – with regards to both psychotherapy and research.
Biology and Business Studies
At the Biology and Business Studies MSc programme at Leiden University, you combine high quality research in Biology with training in management and entrepreneurship.
History (research)
The History (research) MA programme at Leiden University offers five specialisations in which you will focus on historical processes, historical research, historiography and methodology.
Latin American Studies (research)
The Latin American Studies (research) MA programme at Leiden University addresses cutting-edge debates on the social and cultural issues in present-day Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Egyptology
The Egyptology MA programme at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands and explores Ancient Egypt as a major player in world history. During the Egyptology MA at Leiden University you will acquire a broad and extensive understanding of the linguistic and cultural history of Egypt from the Pharaonic times to Graeco-Roman and Coptic Egypt.
German Literature and Culture
The German Literature and Culture MA programme at Leiden University offers the largest number of German-language master’s courses in the Netherlands and covers the fields of literary and cultural studies from the Middle Ages to the present.
Cybersecurity Governance
At the Cybersecurity Governance MSc programme offered by Leiden University you will be familiarized with the breadth, depth and complexity of cybersecurity challenges. This track seeks to provide you state-of-the art with knowledge of governance and regulatory strategies available to address these challenges.
Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology
The master’s specialisation Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology at Leiden University offers you the unique possibility to integrate molecular, cellular and organismal levels of research, but also provides the possibility to specialize in one of these levels.