Leiden University of Applied Sciences

Hogeschool Leiden, also known as Leiden University of Applied Sciences, is a public institution of higher professional education based in Leiden, the Netherlands. It operates several locations across the city and welcomes several thousand students, including a growing international community. Its portfolio spans a wide range of fields: applied science and technology (informatics, chemistry, applied biology), applied law, security and care (nursing, social work), education (primary teacher training), nutrition and dietetics, management and communication. Programmes integrate projects, internships and close collaboration with regional organisations. The institution builds on strong ties with the Leiden–The Hague regional economy, notably through its expertise centres where students and lecturers tackle real questions posed by companies and institutions. A number of programmes are taught in English, attracting students from all over the world.