Overview

Key facts

The International Relations from Webster Leiden Campus is designed to prepare students for leadership and service in the international community. Students examine the great political powers, humanitarian issues and the dynamics of the global community using contemporary American and European approaches.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of key subfields and theories of International Relations as a discipline.
Identify major actors and institutions of international relations and to know their functions.
Analyze international issues from perspectives other than their own.
Display familiarity with foreign cultures and languages.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in the United States. We have been accredited by the HLC for more than 95 years. This program is not Dutch accredited and does not lead to a degree based on Dutch law, Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs (Law on Higher Education).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Law
International Political Economy
Conduct of Foreign Policy
International Security
Environmental and Energy Security
International Organizations: Structure and Political Conflict

Comparative Politics
Politics in the Industrialized World
The Politics of the Developing World
The World System since 1500

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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You can start this program in January, March, October or August. Need a visa to study in the Netherlands? Apply at least 3 months before the start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leiden, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Relations Liberal Arts Political Science View 18 other Bachelors in Political Science in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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80

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6

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General requirements

Official transcripts of the last 3 years of your secondary and all post-secondary education with certified English translations by an official translator of all documents in languages other than English.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (out of 4.0) on all previous academic work.
Essay: All applicants are asked to submit a 400-500-word essay on a topic of their choice.
English fluency: Satisfactory scores on the Academic TOEFL examination (550/80) or Academic IELTS (6.0) examination.
Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or volunteer supervisor who are able to comment on your strengths and ability to be a successful undergraduate student.
Passport/Visa: A copy of your passport’s biographical page, plus any current residence permit or visa for the Netherlands.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17520 EUR / year

≈ 17520 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

17520 EUR / year

≈ 17520 EUR / year

Living costs

Leiden

Netherlands

850 - 1250 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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