University of Applied Sciences Leiden

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University of Applied Sciences Leiden
Hogeschool Leiden
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Administrative staff
700 (approx.) [1]
Students12,000 (approx.) [1]
Location,
CampusLeiden
Website(in English) UAS Leiden website

University of Applied Sciences Leiden (abbreviated as UAS Leiden; Dutch : Hogeschool Leiden), is a vocational university in the western Netherlands, located in the city of Leiden. It currently has approximately 12000 students, mainly studying towards associate and bachelor's degrees. The school also offers master's degrees in nursing and physical therapy.

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Admissions

UAS Leiden offers programmes in both English and Dutch, though the options are broader in Dutch. International students enrolling in a Dutch programme are required to obtain an NT2-II (Nederlands taal 2, Dutch as a second language) diploma as proof of competency.

Faculties

UAS Leiden currently accepts enrollments from students in the following areas: [1]

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