Computer Science and Science-Based Business

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A BSc degree Computer Science or a BSc degree with a major in Computer Science from Leiden University. Students holding such degree will directly be admitted to the programme.
  • For all other candidates, the Admission Committee will determine the equivalence of their previous training with an aforementioned Bachelor of Science degree. The choice of courses in the Master of Science programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the present knowledge of the candidate.
  • Applicants with a higher professional education (hbo) degree in a related field of science are eligible to be admitted to the master’s programme. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
  • Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230, evidenced by appropriate test.
    This requirement does not apply if you have:
    • completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
    • an International Baccalaureate
  • The admission process may include an interview by the Admissions Committee

Master details

  • This is a specialisation of: Computer Science
  • Degree Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Mode of study Full-time
  • Duration 2 years
  • Start date Flexible, for international students preferably September or February
  • Language of instruction English
  • Location Leiden
  • Croho/isat code 60300

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