Overview

In the South and Southeast Asian Studies programme at Leiden University you gain a thorough understanding of the history, cultures, and politics of a region which is home to almost a third of the world’s population (including half of its Muslims) and to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies such as India and Indonesia. Development and inequality, ethnic and religious conflict, political and cultural movements, and tensions between modernity and tradition are all addressed in lectures and seminars.

Career prospects

What is your preferred career path? Do you enjoy coordinating? Would you like to work in marketing? Or do you prefer writing and editing? You will find that your degree in South and Southeast Asian Studies is a perfect preparation for the career of your choice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Languages of South and Southeast Asia

Premodern History of South and Southeast Asia

Nation, Community, Self

Religion

Histories of Modern South and Southeast Asia

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leiden, Netherlands

Disciplines

Asian studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Dutch students:

A Dutch pre-university education (VWO) diploma.

A Propaedeutic diploma or final diploma from a University of Applied Sciences (HBO). Proof of your proficiency in English might be required.

A University first year certificate or degree.

International students:

an equivalent of a Dutch pre-university education (VWO) diploma.

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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

14300 EUR / year

≈ 14300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 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.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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