Classics and Ancient Civilisations: Assyriology
Leiden UniversityProgram Overview
The Classics and Ancient Civilisations: Assyriology at Leiden University is a MA programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Classics and Ancient Civilisations: Assyriology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Classics and Ancient Civilisations: Assyriology programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- theory: 20%
- practice: 10%
- self study: 70%
- Studying abroad is optional.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Knowledge minimum: Detailed knowledge of at least one of the following:\nthe grammar of the most important phases of the Akkadian language, of the relevant scripts and of the historical development of the language and scripts;\nthe cultural history of the region involved, including its literature, its religion, its social structure and its material culture.
\nPrevious education: A bachelor\'s degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor\'s degree with a particular focus on Assyriology or the Ancient Near East.
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL paper based: 600
- TOEFL computer based: 250
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
