International Studies Leiden University

Overview

Become an expert on the world region of your choice

The International Studies programme will provide you with the tools to explore and analyse the forces of globalisation and their impact around the world. In doing so, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of one of eight world regions and learn one of the key languages. 

The multifaceted approach will allow you to interpret and analyse the world from a humanities perspective. 

In order to be able to do this, you will explore the historical and cultural background of the region of your choice, as well as its political and economic developments.

What will you learn

International Studies is a multidisciplinary study programme at Leiden University, which means that you will use different disciplinary perspectives to analyse the world. 

These disciplinary perspectives of International Studies are culture & language, history, politics and economics and they are crucial for a well-rounded understanding of globalisation. 

You will be taught by lecturers with backgrounds in those disciplines, which will allow you to acquire a broad foundation in the field of International Studies. At the same time, you will gain in-depth knowledge about the regional specialisation of your choice, while also learning to speak, read and write one of this region’s major languages. This will give you a unique perspective on global and regional developments. Moreover, you will develop academic and practical skills that will support you in your further career path.