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Discover your leadership style! Apply by 30 September
Master's students now have the opportunity to apply for the Leiden Leadership Programme. Make sure to apply before the application deadline (30 September).
Learn more below or visit the orientation seminar on 18 September 19:15-21:00 hrs.
What is the Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP)?
Anyone can show leadership, but we all do it in our own way. What is your style? And how can you get better at it?
The Leiden Leadership Programme (15 EC) teaches you all about it. You will engage in seminars, skills labs and a practical assignment at a real-world organisation. This will give you the skills, knowledge and experience you need to drive positive change in society.
Practicalities
- When: November 2025 - June 2026
- Where: various locations in Leiden
- What: seminars, skills trainings and practical assignment
- Credits: 15 EC
- How: Apply by 30 September 2025 via our website.
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- You will explore and develop your personal leadership style.
- You will learn to reflect upon your qualities.
- You will get in touch with motivated students from all faculties and build a professional network.
- You will get a taste of professional life through a practical challenge at a real-world partner organisation.
Apply now!
Check out the website of the LLP for more information on the selection criteria and the application procedure.
Visit the orientation seminar on 18 September
On Thursday 18 September 19:15-21:00 hrs, the Leiden Leadership Programme hosts an orientation seminar at the Kamerling Onnes Building in Leiden (room C1.31).
During the seminar, you will get a good impression of what the programme is about. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
More information
You can find more information on the website of the LLP or in the FAQ on the student website.
Know your alternative: meet Master Honours Challenges
Master Honours Challenges (3-5 EC) combine theory with practice. You will experience what it's like to think as an entrepreneur, researcher or policy-maker that aims to tackle a problem. This can be a societal problem or a challenge for a specific organisation.
Applications for the Master Honours Challenges run in February 2026. Please note that it's not possible to apply for a Master Honours Challenge if you are already a student at the Leiden Leadership Programme.