Leiden University Political Science

University bachelor's degree, full-time

this
programme
nationwide
average this study
(5 programmes)

Student satisfaction

Distribution of ratings from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied) in 2025

this programme
Den Haag
3.8 average
1% 1
6% 2
13% 3
68% 4
13% 5
405 respondents
this programme
Leiden
4.0 average
1% 1
2% 2
10% 3
73% 4
14% 5
91 respondents
Nationwide average (5 programmes)

3.9 average
1% 1
5% 2
13% 3
68% 4
13% 5
920 respondents

Number of first-year students

Starting the academic year in September 2024 - 2025

this programme
Den Haag

374

Leiden

102

Nationwide average (5 programmes)

202

Advancement to second year

Of this programme

this programme
Den Haag

86%

Leiden

80%

Nationwide average (5 programmes)

80%

Degree obtained within 4 years

The percentage of students who enrolled in this programme and within the stated time:

Den Haag
74%

3%

23%

Leiden
46%

8%

46%

Nationwide
62%

5%

33%

Have obtained a diploma from this course
Have obtained a diploma from another university bachelor or master study program
Didn't get a degree

Follow-up education

Graduates who pursue further higher education in the Netherlands

this programme
Den Haag

58%

Leiden

87%

Nationwide average (5 programmes)

66%

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After graduation

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Latest change on 12 November 2025
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