Key information

Duration

Full-time — 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting February 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
Starting September 2027 — Application deadline not specified.

Language

English — TOEFL iBT: 90, IELTS: 6.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leiden, Netherlands

Disciplines

Literature

Overview

At the Leiden University, doctoral education in the Humanities emphasizes original and independent scholarship, with a high level of engagement between PhD candidates and other Faculty staff members.

Features

The six institutes within the Graduate School foster a community of scholars and degree programmes, with demonstrated success in educating PhD candidates for careers in academia, government, and other sectors.

Programme Structure

Research

As a PhD candidate, you are expected to follow certain courses and training programmes in the context of your training as researcher.
Courses and training programmes will help you to conduct your scientific research, write your dissertation, develop your career and gain self-insight.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

a curriculum vitae;
two letters of recommendation, including one from your MA thesis supervisor;
a statement from your intended PhD supervisor that he/she has accepted you as a PhD candidate (this can be a letter or an email);
confirmation from your intended PhD co-supervisor(s) that they are willing to be the second/third co-supervisor (this can be a separate document or combined with the supervisor statement)
a description of the proposed PhD research. Please use this document to draft your research proposal and make sure that you have checked with your supervisor if there are any additional requirements for your proposal. PhD candidates who are going to write their PhD thesis in Dutch may fill out the form in Dutch, all other PhD candidates need to fill out the form in English;
a copy of your MA thesis or of other research related work which offers proof that you have the competence and skills for PhD research.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

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

International — Non-residents: 647 AUD / year (≈ 400 EUR / year)
EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 647 AUD / year (≈ 400 EUR / year)

Additional Details

Low tariff (€400 per year)
High tariff (€2800 per year)

Living costs

Leiden, Netherlands: 1,375-2,023 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines