Entry requirements

• A BA degree or its equivalent, with a relevant specialisation and good results.
• A reading knowledge of Dutch is preferred for the following specialisations:
  • History of the European Expansion and Globalisation
  • Medieval and Early Modern European History
  • Political Culture and National Identities
• Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230/88-90, evidenced by an appropriate test.
  This requirement does not apply if you have:
  • completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
  • an International Baccalaureate, or
  • a Dutch VWO diploma

Students who have a BA in History from Leiden University do not have to apply for admission.

For those with a professional bachelor’s (HBO) degree: please refer to the Pre-master page (in Dutch) of the Faculty of Humanities.