This Honours College track empowers you to address societal challenges by enhancing new skills and competencies.

Study abroad: where and when?

The LDE Space & Society Honours Programme (15 EC) consists of two courses: a lecture series and a space challenge.

It is possible to develop and improve your study skills. By using the SMART method you can learn to study strategically, be academically competent, have confidence about taking exams and manage your time well. Of course all this is only possible if you put in enough hours.

Curious about the experiences of students in HC Science, Society & Self? Read their testimonials here and find out what makes this programme special to them! 🌐🔍

Humanities Lab consists of four modules, a Bachelor Honours Class and a concluding project. You will cross academic boundaries and view the world through the lens of Humanities.

Everything students should know about honours education at Leiden University.

Curious about the experiences of students in Honours College Archaeology & Society? Read their testimonials here and find out what makes the programme special to them! 🏺📜

Leiden Assessors Council (LAssO)

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Leiden University is well known for its student associations, which provide a great way for you to get to know your fellow students. As well as parties and social events, student associations also offer excellent sporting and cultural opportunities.

Bachelor, Master

Exchange: What and why?

Do you want to get involved in the university community whilst working on your personal development? Co-participation is the perfect way to do it.

Leiden University values participation: the participation organs are the ears and eyes of the university. They identify issues of concern among staff and students and help advise and decide on the future of our organisation. Something for you? Then stand as a candidate! This year, elections will…

This year, there are elections for the student section of the University Council, the Faculty Councils and the Student Council of LUMC, the staff section of all Faculty Councils and all Employee Councils. What topics and positions do you find important? With your vote, you ultimately have a say in university…

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Are you thinking of doing an entire master’s programme at a university abroad? Find out what you need to take into consideration.

Leiden University students interested in studying abroad can contact their outgoing exchange coordinator for advice and assistance. For international exchange students visiting Leiden University, your first point of contact is your incoming exchange coordinator.

Study abroad: where and when?

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to make an impact on sustainability issues.

Saturday's Study Abroad fair in Leiden is the ideal place to gather information about going abroad during your studies, or being an international student at Leiden University. And enjoy it all with a free cup of coffee or tea, and maybe even a delicious slice of pizza.

Does the Leiden Leadership Programme appeal to you? You can find more about the selection procedure below. The applications for 2026-2027 run from 1 September till 30 September 2026.

Find out how honours students at Leiden University get support, join a community or offer suggestions for improvements.

Outgoing exchange coordinators can provide you with information and advice if you are interested in going abroad as part of your Leiden University study programme.

Does the Archaeology and Society track of the Honours College sound right for you? If so, take a look at the admission requirements and application procedures.

From ancient sites to heritage rescue, from digital sciences to the evolution of human origins: at Archaeology & Society, you will learn about the many multidisciplinary aspects of archaeological research.

Do Master Honours Challenges appeal to you? If so, take a look at the admission requirements and application procedures below.

Do you want to contribute to society and do you have affinity with space? In the LDE Space & Society Honours Programme, you will learn how the two are connected and tackle a challenge in the space sector.

There are countless ways to meet new people, at your own study programme and faculty or anywhere else in the university.

Do you want to gain problem-solving experience? Shape your future with a Master Honours Challenge at Leiden University!

Do you want to gain problem-solving experience? Shape your future with a Master Honours Challenge at Leiden University!

Would you like to broaden and deepen your horizons in an interdisciplinary community? Would you like to explore how science, society and self can be consciously and strategically aligned to solve complex and interwoven problems? If so, take a look at the admission requirements and application proced…

Take a look at the admission requirements and application procedures.

Algorithms solve problems. But which algorithm is best suited to which problem? During his doctoral research, Diederick Vermetten developed methods to figure this out. And that is important for the entire field.

Organisation

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The Academic Language Centre is organising an introduction to Ukrainian with the Russian Studies/Russian and Eurasian Studies programmes. This six-part course is meant primarily for people who are in contact with refugees from Ukraine.

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So many interesting programmes, but which one suits me best? It was the Bachelor’s Open Day in Leiden and The Hague on Saturday 12 October. Among the many things to do in The Hague, prospective students could find out more about three new bachelor’s programmes: Science for Sustainable Societies, Cybersecurity…

Discover the unique options offered by your faculty, designed to enrich your academic journey and broaden your global perspective. Join our faculty-specific sessions to explore how studying abroad can enhance your education and open doors to exciting new experiences.

Approval and application

Organisation

How do you get fit after these challenging times? How do you actively start a healthy lifestyle? Healthy University Leiden would like to address these topics during the upcoming from #COVID to #GOFIT Week, which will take place from 21 to 25 June 2021.

Education

Education, Research

Education, Social

Education, Research