Each year, up to 20 students will be admitted to the programme. A selection committee will review the applications. The requirements for application are:

• An international acknowledged Master degree (e.g. in medicine/health care)
• Registered nurses with proven experience/affinity with elderly care can also apply.  
• Excellent students that have not yet attained a Master degree can follow (parts of) the programme. For more details please contact us at info@leydenacademy.nl
• Exceptional good skills,  motivation and commitment
• Scientific interest
• Good knowledge of the English language. The norms are 
  IELTS 6.5 or Toefl 88 (internet based), 230 (computer based), 570 (paper based).
  For detailed requirements please check the section English Language Tests on the website of the Leiden University.