The Faculty of Humanities has a wealth of expertise in many fields, including philosophy, religious studies, history, art history, literature, linguistics and area studies of almost the entire world. This is evident in the diversity of study programmes that we offer. For each study programme, you can…

The final course examination regulation means that a student is given an extra chance to take an exam in a subject, deviating from the provisions in the Course and Examination Regulations (which state that an exam opportunity is offered twice a year per subject), with the aim of preventing a study delay…

At Leiden University we are giving post-award project management a boost with the introduction of a university-wide pool of Research Project Managers, that is housed at Luris. The aim is to relieve researchers of the administrative burden that comes with managing externally funded collaborative projects.…

The Institute of Education and Child Studies has a Programme Board, consisting of the scientific director and at most two other members including a student member. The student member is given the opportunity to be present at meetings and is an auditor with advisory authority. The Programme Board, amongst…

LAK creative courses offers a varied range of courses in theater and presentation, singing, dance, literature, visual arts, and photography. In addition to regular academic education, students are given the opportunity to develop artistically. The courses are primarily aimed at students of Leiden University,…

The Programme Committee of Cultural Anthropology/Development Sociology (CADS) consists of lecturers and students.

Non-Dutch-speaking students and staff can also be elected members of participation bodies. To support these members in their role, the University offers a range of language facilities. It is important that all members of participation bodies have access to the information they need and are given enough…

The Institute Council consists of 15 members, including 12 members of the academic staff and 3 members from the support and management staff. The membership of the Institute Council is incompatible with that of the Institute Board. Staff members of the Programme Committee can be members of the Institute…

Conditions of Cancellation - HOVO, LAK, ATC Cancellation by the student Cancellations must always be submitted in writing (by email). The date on which the cancellation is received will be considered the official cancellation date. Up to 2 weeks before the start of the course: 85% of the course…

The Housing, Energy and Sustainability Department has tasks at a strategic policy level and an operational level. Strategic Level Initiating the university housing strategy. Develop university housing sustainability strategy.  Developing university complexes. Developing university management…

The standing Committee on Teaching advises the Faculty Board – on request or on its own initiative – about all aspects of the Faculty’s education policy. It also fulfils the role of Department Teaching Committee for the core curriculum courses: it analyses the student evaluations and provides the Faculty…

There are several ways in which the participation body can support board/council members who do not speak Dutch or do not speak it well. In addition to the translation tool and a language buddy, agreements can be made with the chair or secretary to help non-Dutch-speaking members before, after and during…

Innovation & Business Development Tying opportunities and Leiden possibilities together by: * early involvement in researchers’ ideas and projects * supporting for strategic decisions at departmental level * supporting commercial development * managing strategic alliances * managing existing accounts…

After the University Council, the Faculty Council is the second highest staff and student body at the University. It acts as an intermediary between the various departments of a faculty. The Faculty Council has the right to approve and advise on various matters concerning the faculty. It also represents…

The Future Learning Office (FLO team) supports the use of ICT systems and tools in education within this faculty. FLO is, among other things, the first point of contact for Brightspace and is responsible for the Weblectures in the lecture halls. If you have a question, don't hesitate to ask. You can…

The Academic Integrity Committee investigates suspected violations of academic integrity by employees of Leiden University. The Committee is composed of professors from all faculties. The Academic Integrity Committee consists of two chambers: a chamber where complaints can be filed for suspected violation…

If, on the basis of the checklist, your research needs to be presented to the Ethics Committee, you are required to take the following steps: Contact a data steward from the faculty via researchsupport@hum.leidenuniv.nl at least six weeks before the deadline of the Ethics Committee (dates given below)…

Core vision Bachelor's programme

Universitair Belang represents the interests of all Leiden University employees. We see quality as a source of inspiration and motivation, especially when it comes to the mutual improvement of teaching, research and operational management. Universitair Belang is committed to achieving this through the…

Candidates who stand for election accept the responsibilities that come with a potential council seat. Students receive financial compensation, while staff members are granted time off from their regular duties.  The responsibilities vary depending on the council: The University Council meets every…

Students can stand as candidates during university elections via a party. On this page, the student parties present themselves.

Elections 2025

The IREC provides advice on matters relating to ethical conduct in research by ICLON staff. All research involving the collection, analysis, and/or storage of data from individuals must be submitted to IREC. IREC reviews research proposals against criteria for research ethics.