Increased molecular knowledge of the mechanisms of processes in the cell can lead to better medicines or new methods for combating diseases. Our MSc students in Life Science and Technology (LST) specifically learn to understand the molecular and structural chemical and biological aspects of disease-related…

The Honours Academy is responsible for the Honours College and Bachelor Honours Classes for undergraduate students. It coordinates the Honours programmes and classes for the University as a whole, and provides about half of the Bachelor Honours Classes that are offered each year.

How can pupils and students learn to get a grip on complex 'swamp situations'? Inaugural lecture in abbreviated form held by prof.dr.ir. Fred Janssen on the acceptance of the post of professor of science education at Leiden University on 19 June 2017.

Registration for Speech Prosody 2024 includes two steps:

Here are some systems and infrastructures that are useful to students.

Honours College is a multidisciplinary programme that is taught to small groups of undergraduates who are willing and able to achieve more. One of its focal points is teaching innovation. Innovative topics and working methods are thus an integral part of the Honours programmes and classes.

The coursework within the Science Communication and Society (SCS) specialisation prepares students for internships and a career in communication about science and health.

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Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.

Do you have any questions about the Mathematics master’s programme? Please contact us!

Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

The MSc programme ICT in Business and the Public sector (120 EC) offers two specialisations that focus on either ICT and business or ICT and the Public Sector.

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The key facts and figures about Leiden University from its Annual Report for 2022.

After your arrival the Faculty will register you for all preapproved courses and exams.

Education for curious and ambitious students who want to get more out of their study!

The Master Honours Classes & Challenges are part of Leiden’s honours education for master’s students. While the Honours Academy is responsible for the practical organisation, the education is coordinated by teachers of all faculties.

Here are some pointers if you like to join us as a student, PhD student, postdoc or guest. Vacancies are advertised at the university's general page, and sometimes also on this page. However, most PhD and postdoc positions are not formally advertised but awarded year round based on individual applic…

After your arrival the Faculty will register you for all preapproved courses and exams.

Here is what you need to know about registering for your approved courses and exams.

After your arrival the Faculty will register you for all preapproved courses and exams.

The Faculty of Humanities in Leiden is unique in its research, education, valorisation and breadth of languages, cultures, arts and societies of the world, in their historic context, from prehistory to the present. Humanities’ research and education at Leiden are among the top 30 in the world (THE).

These aspects make the Media Technology MSc program unique:

The PR-Committee aims at developing an optimal image of the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL) among future and current students, teachers of biology at high schools, academics outside and within the institute, journalists, interested laymen, Bioscience industrial parties and Leiden citizens.

Are you about to move to Leiden to obtain your Master’s degree at the Leiden Law School? We want to help. To facilitate your integration into the university and student life, we've set up the Leiden Law School Buddy Programme.

A stimulating, international and inclusive learning community is a place where everyone is welcome and where we get the best out of our students. We focus on problems that transcend borders and have a global impact; we welcome a range of perspectives; and we conduct internationally comparative resea…

The place of women in Leiden University was not steadily established for a very long time. Their roles spanned beyond the realms of academics and students. Seeking equality with men, they fought to obtain the right to work, to study and teach at university, to attain high-level jobs and to vote.

Feedback from fellow students on academic writing is as informative as that of teachers.

Are you eager to bring your own questions and curiosity into scientific research? Do the creation of media and use of technology drive your research interests? Could you be a researcher who challenges scientific practice and pushes its boundaries?

Several alumni, young alumni and students have been matched via the Leiden University Mentor Network.

Our teaching responds to the questions and needs of society. During their studies, students can already have an impact on current social challenges, and gain knowledge and skills that will help them contribute to a better world once they graduate – as academic professionals and engaged citizens.

The Europaeum is a network of 17 leading European universities, whose aim is to bring together talented students and teachers and to promote a 'European feeling' through cooperation and academic mobility.

Leiden University offers many possibilities to Chinese students that want to study abroad.

The tuition fee depends on a number of factors. We will explain more about the fees on this web page. Read more.

You can follow Leiden University courses as a non-examination student, which means you can study without having the right to take examinations. You pay for a full year of teaching, and during that year you can take as many courses as you like. Some programmes may set further requirements.

The tuition fees depends on some factors. You can find more information about the fees on this page.

The tuition fee for the programme depends on a number of factors, such as your nationality and your previous Dutch higher-education qualifications.

Your tuition fee depends on a number of factors, such as your nationality and your previous Dutch higher-education qualifications. Read more

Your tuition fee depends on a number of factors, such as your nationality and your previous Dutch higher-education qualifications.

Get to know us through our online and in-person events for prospective students!

The master’s specialisation Theoretical Physics consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and includes electives (60 EC) and two research programmes (30 EC each).

Still have questions about the Master Public Administration? Please don’t hesitate to contact us! Our details are here.

The tuition fee of the programme International Children's Rights depends on a number of factors. Read more information about the tuition fees.

Your tuition fee depends on a number of factors, such as your nationality and your previous Dutch higher-education qualifications.

Tax scandals, like the Panama Papers, the Paradise Papers, and the Pandora Papers, have made taxation a major topic of public debate. Learn more about this in the new minor Tax and Society: Building a Sustainable and Fair Tax System.

The tuition fee for our students depends on a number of factors, e.g. your nationality and your previous education qualifications. Read more about the tuition fee

Within the Sociology of Policy in Practice specialisation you will develop a research project on prevailing policy problems.

By choosing Leiden University, you’ll be choosing to broaden your personal and academic horizons. You’ll be in excellent company too, because you’ll be part of an inspiring community of students, lecturers and professors from all over the world. Founded in 1575, ours is the oldest university in the…