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    Business Studies

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    Leiden, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €45,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Business Studies at Leiden University is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Leiden, NL. Tuition is €45,000.

    About the program

    MSc specialisation that bridges science, medicine, and business, focusing on technology management, innovation, entrepreneurship, operations, and decision making. Includes mandatory courses in strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and research methods, plus electives and internship.

    Focus: coursework
    101-150

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 overall, with at least 4.0 (new 1-6 scale as of 21 January 2026) or 20 (old 0-30 scale) for each separate component
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic modules only, on paper or on computer: 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 for each separate component score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar (Netherlands)

    €14,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Business Studies at Leiden University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Business Studies at Leiden University is €45,000 across 60 required credits.
    Is Business Studies at Leiden University online or in-person?
    Business Studies at Leiden University is offered in-person.
    How long does Business Studies at Leiden University take to complete?
    Business Studies at Leiden University is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Business Studies at Leiden University?
    Post-completion work rights for Business Studies at Leiden University: 1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar (Netherlands)