More student organisations
As well as student associations, you can also join one of the independent non-profit student organisations that are active in Leiden and The Hague. Become a member and develop your skills while making new friends and contributing to social causes.
Diversity and inclusion
Queer Leiden University
A queer collective that aims to connect and support LGBTQIA+ people in the Netherlands.
IncLUsion
A network for refugee students and buddies.
Introduction weeks
Every summer, a new generation of students joins Leiden University. Would you like to help them make a flying start? Read more about the various introduction programmes and sign up as crew, mentor or student board member.
EL CID
For all first-year students in Leiden
HOPweek
For all first-year students in The Hague, including international students
OWL
Especially for international students
Student representation
Leiden Student Union (LSU)
LSU represents students’ interests at both local and national level and provides support and services to students wherever possible.
LUS (Leiden University Student Platform)
This student-led think tank provides independent advice on university-wide policy, on any issue that concerns students.
Student (electoral) parties
Do you want to stand up for the interests of students within Leiden University? Join a student party!
Professional development
AIESEC
A global platform for students who are interested in world affairs, leadership and management.
Consultancy
Would you like to develop your consulting skills during your studies? You can do so through the following organisations:
Integrand
This student network connects the ambitions of academic students with businesses in a personal and accessible way.
Social engagement
DEAL (Development through Entrepreneurial Action Leiden)
This student organisation promotes poverty alleviation and entrepreneurship in developing countries through microfinance projects.
Leiden Model United Nations Foundation (LeidenMun)
LeidenMun trains talented and motivated students to participate in the world's most prestigious Model United Nations conferences.
Studentendesk Rode Kruis
At Studentendesk Rode Kruis (Red Cross student desk) you will inform young people about Red Cross relief efforts and stimulate their interest.
UNICEF Studententeam
UNICEF student teams organise actions to raise money for UNICEF projects.
Stichting MOVE
As a volunteer, you can use your talents to support children and young people with fewer opportunities, in a way that fits your studies, schedule and interests.
Culture, meaning & belief
Ekklesia Leiden
Ekklesia Leiden offers space for reflection and meeting others, centred around the Sunday ecumenical services held at the Hooglandse church. Ekklesia also organises social projects, meditation sessions, shared meals and lots more.
Stukafest
During this student-run festival, student rooms are transformed into stages for music, theatre, cabaret, spoken word and more.