Webster University

The Leiden campus offers beauty amidst medieval architecture, quaint canals, and charming countryside where bicycling is a favorite pastime. Leiden is also just a 30-minute rail ride from Amsterdam and its multitude of dynamic entertainment venues.

The campus has all the romance and charm of a storybook Dutch village. As the oldest and largest university town in The Netherlands, Leiden is a student-centered and intellectually rich community. Webster enhances that academic character by being the only American education option that offers graduate and undergraduate degrees. The student population of 400 represents approximately 55 different nationalities.

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With a population of more than 100,000, Leiden is a lively university town with much to see and do. The origins of Leiden date back to the 12th century, but the 17th century was considered Leiden’s Golden Age. Painters such as Rembrandt and Van Gogh contributed to making Leiden a world famous center of Humanism and trade.

In nearby Amsterdam, students can also take in the lively clubs, nightlife, and restaurants. Historic landmarks include the Van Gogh Museum; the Anne Frank Huis, and the Rijksmuseum, regarded as one of the most important museums in Europe. The Amsterdam Arena, home of the AJAX football team, is the scene of many sporting events and concerts. Along the nearby coast of Holland, you can head to the beaches of the North Sea. Affordable bus, tram, and metro public transportation are available nationwide. Schiphol airport is just a 15-minute train ride from the nearby Leiden Central Station.