595 search results for “first” in the Student website
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First point of contact
Study adviser or coordinator & Mentor or tutor
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Workshop How to handle the first days of my first job
Career and apply for jobs
- Start Your Future - Introductory Course for First-Generation Students
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Fei BaiFaculty of Humanities
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Natasja DelbarFaculty of Humanities
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Results of first online strategic plan dialogue
One of the aims in the development of the university’s new strategic plan is to foster a dialogue between as many students, staff and external stakeholders as possible about which topics and ambitions should be included in the plan. At the beginning of May we therefore invited all our students and staff…
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First distinguished professors at Leiden University
The Executive Board has appointed Ineke Sluiter and Arnold Tukker as distinguished professors at Leiden University.
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Joram van KetelFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Hannah De MulderFaculty of Humanities
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How a coach can empower first generation students
Since 1 October, Sabina Chiță has been working as a coach for first-generation students in Physics. But who are first-generation students, and why might they need a coach? Six questions to Sabina Chiță.
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Prime Minister gives lecture to first-year students
Mark Rutte, the Dutch prime minister, gave a guest lecture to first-year law students at Leiden University. He spoke about democracy, the war in Ukraine and the role of the Netherlands.
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Augustinus receives first Student Well-being Award
A growing number of student organisations are focusing attention on the mental, social and physical well-being of their members. This year, the first Student Well-being Award was therefore presented at the annual reception for new student association board members (’omgekeerde constitutieborrel’) in…
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Leiden Classics: Leiden University’s first women students
It was not until 1878 that the first female students enrolled at Leiden University, but the discussion on whether women were suited to study was by no means over. 8 March is International Women's Day. BBC correspondente Kim Ghattas will deliver a lecture on 6 March on the struggle by Arabic women for…
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pictures: ‘Groot Nederlands Student Kampioenschap’ student games for the first time in The Hague
The 'Groot Nederlands Student Kampioenschap' student games have been held for the first time in two cities, Delft and The Hague. To make this happen our Campus The Hague worked together with The Hague University of Applied Sciences and Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Three students look back…
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First in your family to go to university? Five tips for settling into student life
Are you the first in your family to go to university? Or is the Dutch education system unfamiliar because you (or your parents) didn’t grow up in the Netherlands? Going to Leiden University is a great achievement, but it might feel overwhelming too. These tips will help you settle into student life.
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Euclid helps to better understand the universe – first results are exciting
For the first time, we’re seeing what Euclid sees. The telescope’s initial observations have provided a wealth of new information about our universe. But according to cosmologist Alessandra Silvestri, this is just the beginning. The research helps us gain a deeper understanding of the past, present,…
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First photo of black hole at the heart of our Galaxy
Finally we know for sure that there is a black hole at the centre of our own galaxy. Today, astronomers unveiled the first ever photo of Sagittarius A*, a super-massive object at the centre of the Milky Way. This picture could only be taken thanks to the cooperation of telescopes worldwide.
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First patient in the Netherlands successfully treated with stem cell gene therapy
Researchers from the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) have successfully used stem cell gene therapy to treat a baby with the severe congenital immune disorder SCID. An important milestone: it is the first time stem cell gene therapy of Dutch origin has been administered to a patient, and also…
- Being the First
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Nicky van de BeekFaculty of Humanities
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Maarja SeireFaculty of Humanities
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Thesis Group Writing Lab, first semester 2025/26
Study support
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Belonging first: in conversation about an accessible university
D&I Event
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Mi-lan WoudstraFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Ruth PrinsFaculty of Governance and Global Affairs
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Anne UraiFaculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
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Rieneke SonneveltFaculty of Humanities
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Arie BoomertFaculty of Archaeology
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"The First Stars" & "Uncovering the oldest stars in the Milky Way"
Lecture, Astronomy on Tap
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Vineet ThakurFaculty of Humanities
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Caroline WaerzeggersFaculty of Humanities
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Leonor Alvarez FrancésFaculty of Humanities
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Maria BoletsiFaculty of Humanities
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Application and admission
Do you feel the Honours College is right for you? Find out here what admission requirements you need to meet and how to apply.
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Changing your personal data
The university receives your personal data from the details you enter in your online application and your registration with your local Dutch municipality. You can change your preferred first name, correspondence address and emergency contact details at any time.
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Herman PaulFaculty of Humanities
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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Mentor or tutor
As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.
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Non-food vending machine Lecture Hall
Lecture Hall, Einsteinweg 57, 2333 CC, Leiden
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Study plan
Some bachelor's programmes help you monitor your own academic progress by assisting you in drawing up a study plan at the end of your first year.
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Money worries or debts
Do you have money worries? Or are you struggling to pay your bills? You're not alone. Nearly half of all students find it difficult to make ends meet. Find out where you can turn for free help and advice.
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Digital direct debit authorisation
Tuition fee: digital direct debit authorisation
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Student experiences
Meet students who experienced an Honours Challenge first-hand! What did participation bring them?
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Student psychologists
Student psychologists
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Reception FSW building
FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden
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Reception Gorlaeus Building
Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden
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Reception Schouwburgstraat
Schouwburgstraat, Schouwburgstraat 2, 2511 VA, The Hague
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Reception Oude UB
Oude UB, Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ, Leiden
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Reception Sylvius
Sylvius, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE, Leiden
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Collaboration with other universities
Leiden University, Delft University of Technology and the Erasmus University Rotterdam have worked together for many years on numerous aspects of teaching, research and valorisation. In 2012 this collaboration was formalised in the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Universities strategic alliance.