LeiMaster of Science in Cultural Anthropology and Development SociologyLeiden University · Leiden, Netherlands

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: May 15, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation letter

Uploaded via uSis as part of the application.

CV or resume

Detailed curriculum vitae in English.

Official transcript(s)

Digital copies initially; certified copies after admission. English, Dutch, German, or French, or certified translation.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; BA/BSc in anthropology, sociology, development studies, or related social science.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Social science preparation in anthropology, sociology, or development studies.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); IELTS Academic (paper or computer). Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 90 overall (20 each component); 2027-2028 intake uses the new 1-6 TOEFL scale per Leiden University language policy.; Applies to TOEFL iBT tests taken before 21 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.