Overview

In chronological terms, the Classics and Ancient Civilisations programme at Leiden University covers thousands of years, from the early origins of Egyptian and Sumerian societies down to the world of Greece and Rome, including its modern reception from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century.

Career prospects

Graduates end up working in a diverse range of positions, examples include:

Policy officer for education

Curator of classical antiquity at a museum

Education officer at a museum

PhD candidate at a university

Research analyst at a consultancy firm

Teacher of classical languages at a secondary school

Teacher at an institute for special needs education

Policy officer at the provincial department of a political party

Chief desk editor at a publishing house

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Programme Structure

Specialisations include:

Assyriology (MA)

Classics (MA)

Egyptology (MA)

Hebrew and Aramaic Studies (MA)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leiden, Netherlands

Disciplines

Ancient History Classics View 22 other Masters in Ancient History in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements may vary per specialisation, please visit the specialisation of your interest to find out more about the entry requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21600 EUR / year

≈ 21600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Additional Details

Second Dutch master’s programme: €16,600 per year

Living costs

Leiden

Netherlands

850 - 1250 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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