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Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university of the Netherlands (1575). University buildings are scattered throughout the city and students that live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed and vivid atmosphere. Leiden is especially attractive to visit, because the city and region offer an amazing range of temptations. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was founded in February 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden who had withstood a long siege by the Spaniards. It was the first university in the Netherlands where freedom of belief and religion was practised, as reflected by the university's motto, Praesidium Libertatis, Bastion of Liberty. It was in this atmosphere of freedom of speech that philosophers like Spinoza and Descartes were able to develop their ideas.

General Information

Type of University:	University
Sponsorship:	public
Foundation:	1575
Number of Teachers:	N.N.
Number of Students:	17,000
Int. Students:	N.N.
Tuition Fee:	N.N.
Study Fee:	€1,672

Useful Contacts

International Office
F +31 71 527 7287	E study@io.leidenuniv.nl	W Website

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