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BSc International Bachelor in Psychology

Leiden University · Leiden, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOLimited placesOnline assessmentLottery
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

Leiden’s English-taught psychology degree. It shares 600 places with the Dutch-language version.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 440 CAO points (2027/28 rule) over 6 accepted subjects, including at least 3 Higher Level subjects.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 15 January 2027Studielink opens on 1 October 2026.
  2. Complete the selectionBased on your secondary school grade average, an online assessment (held in early March) and a lottery draw.
  3. Ranking on 15 AprilPublished in Studielink. Offers go to the top of the ranking.
  4. Accept your placeAccept within the deadline in Studielink.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 2027.

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityLeiden
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places600 (Dutch + English)
EntryLimited places
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Checked against Leiden University’s website in September 2026. Selection details are from the 2026-27 cycle and the Irish requirement is from Leiden’s most recent published diploma list; confirm the 2027 details with Leiden. Always confirm details with the university before applying.