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Our faculty’s approach at Webster Leiden is student-focused, which means you won’t feel lost in a big classroom because we ensure a 1:9 ratio, so everyone has the opportunity to participate.
Our undergraduate programs feature a liberal arts foundation and combine the latest theories with real-world insight and knowledge. We encourage our students to look beyond the familiar and embrace different points of view so you’re better prepared to problem-solve our marketplace’s growing challenges.
With us, you’ll spend approximately half of your time focused on your chosen major of study. Your remaining time will include our Global Citizenship curriculum and electives. To graduate, our students must take 120 credit hours of coursework, including a major and our Global Citizenship requirements.
Global Citizenship Program
Our cornerstone to the liberal arts curriculum is the Global Citizenship Program which prepares our students to meet the personal and professional challenges of tomorrow through our undergraduate coursework. As a liberal arts institution, our University focuses on providing students with a general education balancing fundamental learning with applicable skills. You, like so many of our students, may already speak two or more languages.
This program allows you to apply your personal experiences in an academic setting, where you’ll learn to think critically, communicate effectively and problem-solve. Through our signature program, you’ll graduate with the core competencies required for responsible global citizenship in the 21st century.
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Discovering Webster Leiden: Alina Nabael's Inspiring Journey
Discover what life at Webster University can look like for students who study at our campus in Leiden.
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[Light instrumental music plays.]
Text on screen: Webster Leiden Campus logo
[Student Alina Nabael speaks to camera while standing outside of the Leiden campus along the canal in Leiden, with bikes and boats in the background.]
Alina Nabael: Why I always wanted to study abroad was because I was always a traveler at heart. I wanted to go out and explore the world.
[Footage of Nabael walking along the canal by the Leiden campus.]
What really motivated me to study at Webster was the study abroad locations.
I saw Webster was in Thailand, Webster was in Leiden, in the USA, you know think of a country and Webster is already there.
[Footage of Nabael and another student outside in Leiden near the campus.]
That was something that really made me want to study at Webster University.
[Footage of Nabael and two other students gathering to look at a cell phone while outside on the canal.]
Text on screen: Alina Nabael, Webster Alumni
[Footage of Nabael walking outside the Leiden campus; Webster Leiden campus logo is in the window.]
So, in 2017, I started to study at Webster's Thailand Campus, but I was always hoping to study at one of the locations in Europe. And for that I chose the Leiden campus in 2019.
Hi, my name is Alina Nabael, and I'm from Lahore, Pakistan.
[Footage of Nabael outside leaning on railway along the canal in Leiden, with bikes and boats in the background.]
I did my bachelor's at Webster Leiden Campus in Business Management and Media Communications. I finished my bachelor's in 2021 and started to work for the embassy of Sri Lanka. I did both Management and Media Communications.
[Footage of Nabael walks out of the double doors at the Leiden campus. A classroom is shown with a professor and three students. Two students talk to the professor. One student looks at a cell phone.]
In Management my emphasis was on Digital Marketing. I have always been very passionate about marketing, so I was very happy when I found that Webster offers the emphasis in Marketing.
And for my second major, I chose Media Communications in that, my emphasis was videography, and I was always very passionate about marketing, and you know media and marketing go hand in hand so that was a perfect combination that Webster could offer me.
[Footage of Nabael in a classroom sitting, talking to another student and a professor. There are computers on desks; a bookcase with books; a house plant; a bulletin board with hanging items.]
Being at Webster, I didn't only do one internship but four internships during my bachelor's degree and I would say that was the most valuable experience that I took out of Webster.
[Footage of Nabael talking with a group of students outside near the Leiden campus.]
So, I gained so much experience working in different roles. I worked as a junior media buyer in Bangkok then I interned as a media communication board at a fintech company, and then I interned also as a broadcast journalist, which complemented my media studies program. Then I interned as a digital marketer, also.
[Footage of Nabael walks down a hallway with another person at the Leiden campus.]
So, all of my roles and amazing skills that I've learned throughout my period at Webster University contributed to who I am and where I am today.
Today, I am working as a Trade and Investment Officer at the Embassy of Sri Lanka and it's all thanks to my experiences at Webster Leiden Campus. During my time at Webster and taking a lot of entrepreneurial classes, I've also discovered the entrepreneur in me.
Next to my role at the embassy, I also started my own startup last year, and we are providing cleaning and general services to expats. I would say Leiden is a perfect study abroad destination. Leiden is a place full of opportunities.
[Footage of canal is shown with lot of boats docked and one sailing on it. Lots of buildings and a windmill can be seen in the background. The back of a boat is shown.]
I launched my career in Leiden. I launched my own company in Leiden. The quality of life Leiden offers is phenomenal. It's so safe, it's so safe to go around.
[Several scenes with Nabael: walking down the streets of Leiden, talking on a cell phone and walking across a bridge along a canal in Leiden, with boats tied in the distance, and city buildings and a windmill in the background.]
I do not regret for a second coming to Leiden in terms of safety, in terms of quality of life, quality of education, the diversity it offers, the beauty that this place has to offer, it's all phenomenal.
[Several scenes with Nabael, walking around Leiden alone and with another student, and standing on a bridge looking at the city landscape, and talking while outside along the canal in Leiden.]
I would say I didn't choose Leiden. Leiden chose me. It was like a door towards opportunities.
Text on screen: Webster Leiden Campus, www.webster.nl
[Instrumental music fades.]
Undergraduate Program FAQs
At Webster Leiden, we offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs including Management, Psychology, International Relations and Business Administration. Discover our undergraduate programs and find the ideal match for your academic goals.
Our undergraduate programs are designed for a four-year duration, in line with American degree standards. However, many of our students come with transferable credits from various qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate, A-Levels, and other external exams. This frequently enables students to complete their degrees in 3 to 3 1/2 years, offering a flexible academic path that aligns with individual achievements and backgrounds.
The full-time undergraduate tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is 17,520 euros. Undergraduate students registered for 12-18 credit hours per semester are considered full-time and pay the flat-fee tuition.
Part-time students pay tuition at a per-credit-hour rate, not including textbooks/e-books. For example, a 3-credit course in 2025-2026 will cost 1,620 euros, plus books.
For more detailed information visit our Tuition and Fees page or contact the Admissions Department at admissions@webster.nl.
You can choose to start your studies at four different points throughout the year: August (Fall 1), October (Fall 2), January (Spring 1) or March (Spring 2). View the exact start dates on the Academic Calendar.
Yes! We offer a variety of scholarship opportunities, which typically cover 20%-30% of your yearly tuition fees. As an American-accredited institution, American students can also qualify for FAFSA. You can apply for scholarships after receiving acceptance to a program. Learn more about our scholarship and financial aid opportunities on the Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
The application deadline varies based on which term you are applying for, and whether or not you need a Visa or Residence Permit to study in the Netherlands.
Students who require a Visa to study in the Netherlands must apply no later than 3 months before the program start date. Students who only require a Residence Permit must apply no later than 1 month before the program start date.
If you are unsure which application deadline applies to you, please contact the Admissions Department at admissions@webster.nl.
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