Leiden University · Netherlands
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
Merit scholarship for outstanding non-EEA Master's applicants at Leiden University.
Opening Soon 177 days remaining
DestinationNetherlands
Degree levelMaster's
FundingPartial Funding
Deadline1 February 2027
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Generally non-EEA/non-EFTA applicants to eligible Master's programmes
Minimum qualification Admission application to an eligible Leiden Master's programme
Minimum grade Typically top 10% / excellent academic performance expected
Prerequisite background Bachelor's degree relevant to selected Master's
Eligible fields of study Most eligible Leiden Master's programmes; exclusions apply
Work experience Not generally required
Age limit No general age limit
English / language Programme-specific
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Award tiers reduce tuition; amount depends on annual scheme
Stipend No standard living stipend
Travel support Not standard
Insurance Not standard
Other benefits Merit-based tuition support
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
Leiden uses 1 Feb for September-start LExS applications; February-start programmes have a separate autumn deadline.
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