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 2026

this programme
Den Haag
3.9 average
0% 1
4% 2
14% 3
66% 4
16% 5
269 respondents
this programme
Leiden
4.0 average
0% 1
3% 2
7% 3
72% 4
18% 5
67 respondents
Nationwide average (5 programmes)

3.9 average
0% 1
4% 2
15% 3
65% 4
16% 5
831 respondents

Number of first-year students

Starting the academic year in September 2024 - 2025

this programme
Den Haag

366

Leiden

108

Nationwide average (5 programmes)

239

Advancement to second year

Of this programme

this programme
Den Haag

89%

Leiden

84%

Nationwide average (5 programmes)

83%

Degree obtained within 4 years

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

Den Haag
76%

3%

21%

Leiden
45%

8%

47%

Nationwide
64%

5%

31%

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

60%

Leiden

87%

Nationwide average (5 programmes)

66%

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After graduation

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