Webster Leiden Campus

What Webster Leiden Campus does

Webster Leiden Campus is an international campus of Webster University (a private American institution founded in 1915, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri) located in Leiden, Netherlands. Established in 1983 and operating under the Higher Learning Commission and ACBSP accreditations, it delivers American-accredited undergraduate and graduate education in Europe to a primarily international student body. The campus offers four bachelor's programs (BA International Relations, BA Psychology, BS Psychology, BS Business Administration) and four master's programs (MBA, MA International Relations and Security Studies, MA Psychology with Counseling emphasis, and MS Sustainability Management), supplemented by optional certificates in International Organizations/NGOs and Entrepreneurship. Pedagogical methods include flipped-classroom approaches for the MBA, scientist-practitioner training for the counseling psychology MA, and live virtual synchronous delivery for the MS Sustainability Management program.

The business model is tuition-driven with a subscription-style billing cadence. Undergraduate tuition is a flat €17,520 per year covering 12–18 credit hours and textbooks; graduate programs are priced per course, ranging from €24,480 (MA International Relations) to €32,640 (MA Psychology) for the full program. Merit- and needs-based scholarships reduce effective tuition by 20–30%, and US applicants have access to FAFSA funding and military benefits. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and inquiry-driven: prospective students engage via the website (info.webster.nl), social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), information request forms, live chat with current students, and financial planning consultations, with dedicated admissions officers guiding applications through four annual intake periods. Target segments include international affairs and diplomacy students (proximity to The Hague), business and management students, psychology students, and sustainability professionals — with recruitment extending across EU and non-EU markets and supported by visa assistance services.

Revenue is generated solely from tuition fees across the program portfolio; no alternative revenue streams are disclosed. The campus operates with approximately 67 employees from a single headquarters location at Boommarkt 1, Leiden. Its strategic positioning rests on the global Webster University network of 9 international campuses, a 200,000+ member alumni base, top-2% study abroad ranking, and ACBSP accreditation held by only ~5% of global business schools. There is no technology platform or proprietary software product; the technical layer consists of standard educational technology supporting live virtual and hybrid delivery formats.

Name

Webster Leiden Campus

Legal name

Webster Leiden Campus

Website

https://info.webster.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Webster Leiden Campus is an international campus of Webster University in the Netherlands, founded 1983, offering American-accredited bachelor and master degree programs in business, psychology, international relations, and sustainability management to primarily international students.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Liberal arts education
• Graduate business programs
• International relations studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Leiden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate: Annual flat fee tuition for undergraduate programs covering 12-18 credit hours per semester, with additional per-credit pricing for part-time and summer students.
2. Tuition Fees - Graduate Programs: Per-course tuition for graduate programs (MBA, MA in Psychology, MA in International Relations, MS in Sustainability Management) with program-specific total fees.
3. Scholarship Revenue Reduction: Merit-based and needs-based scholarships reducing effective tuition by 20-30% for eligible students. Additional discounts available for alumni and student referrals.
4. Financial Aid Programs: US applicants eligible for FAFSA funding (Code: 002521) and military benefits, providing federal financial support for tuition payments.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Webster Leiden Campus delivers American-accredited Bachelor and Master degree programs in the Netherlands through a liberal arts model, with small class sizes and English-taught instruction. Programs span International Relations, Psychology (BA/BS), Business Administration, an ACBSP-accredited MBA, MA in International Relations and Security Studies, MA in Counseling Psychology, and MS in Sustainability Management. Students gain access to a 9-campus global Webster University network and a 200K+ alumni network.

Product overview

Webster Leiden Campus offers an American-accredited university experience in the Netherlands since 1983, providing a portfolio of 6 undergraduate Bachelor degree programs (Arts and Sciences) and 4 graduate Master degree programs (MBA and MA/MS programs). The institution follows a liberal arts model with a student-centered philosophy. Programs include Bachelor degrees in International Relations, Psychology (BA and BS), and Business Administration, as well as Master programs in Business Administration (14 months), International Relations and Security Studies (24 months), Psychology with Counseling emphasis, and Sustainability Management. Optional certificates in International Organizations/NGOs and Entrepreneurship are available alongside the degree programs. The campus provides access to the global Webster University Network with 9 international campuses worldwide.

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Products and services

• Bachelor of Arts in International Relations A 4-year undergraduate program taught by top-level diplomats, international lawyers, and foreign affairs experts, covering international security, environmental and energy security, and history of human rights. Designed for students seeking careers in international organizations, NGOs, foreign service, diplomacy, and policy-making.
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology A 4-year undergraduate program providing comprehensive knowledge of the human mind and behavior, with an optional emphasis in Mental Health focusing on cognitive, behavioral, personality, and social factors in mental health and illness. Designed for students pursuing psychology education at the undergraduate level.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration A 4-year structured undergraduate business program covering accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, international business, business law, and information systems, with an optional emphasis in International Business. Designed for students seeking ACBSP-accredited business education with a global perspective.
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology A 4-year undergraduate program providing foundation in biological, cognitive, personality, and social contexts for understanding behavior throughout the lifespan, with research skills and data analysis expertise for graduate study. Designed for students pursuing psychology research training.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A 14-month ACBSP-accredited graduate program using a flipped classroom approach, focusing on value creation with career opportunities including the Walker Consulting Project for real-world business experience. Covers market analysis, financial valuation, cybersecurity, project management, and digital marketing. Total tuition €32,220 (€2,685 per course, 12 courses).
• Master of Arts in International Relations and Security Studies A 24-month graduate program preparing students to analyze world politics and international affairs, with workshops, seminars, and internship opportunities in The Hague covering politics of development, international political economy, and international organizations. Total tuition €24,480 (€2,040 per course, 12 courses).
• Master of Arts in Psychology with Emphasis in Counseling Psychology A 24-month graduate program based on the scientist-practitioner training model, educating future psychologists in counseling practice, psychopharmacology, research design, and ethical standards, with access to the Bijlmer Project on Contemporary Slavery and Human Trafficking. Total tuition €32,640 (€2,040 per course, 16 courses).
• Master of Science in Sustainability Management A 14-month graduate program equipping students with interdisciplinary, analytical, and problem-solving skills to tackle sustainable development challenges, covering ESG regulations, sustainability strategy development, and sustainable supply chain management. Classes scheduled in evening and live virtual format. Total tuition €27,660 (12 courses, 14 months).

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 2% ranking in U.S. News & World Report's 'America's Best Colleges' 2019 for Study Abroad programs
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Bijlmer ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership project based in Amsterdam focusing on Contemporary Slavery and Human Trafficking. Provides students with 'classroom outdoors' opportunities for experiential learning. Available to both BA Psychology and MA Psychology students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Maastricht University: Maastricht University is a leading Dutch research university offering English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programs in business, international relations, and psychology. It competes for the same international student pool in the Netherlands with comparable disciplines.
• Leiden University: Leiden University is the host-city public university offering English-taught programs in international relations, political science, psychology, and law. It directly competes for in-region students and faculty talent with Webster Leiden Campus in the same city.
• University of Amsterdam: University of Amsterdam is a large Dutch public research university offering English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programs across business, psychology, and social sciences. It is a key regional competitor for international student enrollment in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• NYU (New York University): NYU operates a global network of degree-granting campuses (New York, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai) and study-away sites, with a similar model of providing American-accredited degrees internationally. Comparable in delivering U.S. university education to global student populations.
• London Business School: London Business School is a leading European business school offering MBA, Master's, and executive programs. It competes for European-based international MBA candidates and has a comparable global-recruitment profile.
• Webster University: Webster University is the parent institution operating 9 international campuses including Leiden. It is the parent brand providing HLC accreditation, curriculum, and degree-granting authority, and is structurally comparable as the broader U.S. higher education entity behind the Leiden operation.

Direct peers

• Hult International Business School: Hult International Business School offers American-accredited business programs (BBA, MBA) across multiple global campuses and is a direct competitor for international students seeking U.S.-style business degrees in Europe and globally.
• INSEAD: INSEAD is a top-tier international business school offering MBA and executive education programs with campuses in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It competes for the same international graduate business student segment as Webster Leiden's MBA.
• Sciences Po: Sciences Po is a leading French institution specializing in political science, international relations, and public policy, with multiple campuses in France and partnerships globally. It directly competes for international students in international relations and security studies.
• Bocconi University: Bocconi University is a top Italian business school offering English-taught Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programs. It competes for international students seeking accredited European business education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Websteruleiden
• Facebookfacebook.com/WULeiden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/webster-leiden-campus
• Instagraminstagram.com/websterleiden/?hl=en

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Investors

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