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.

Information for student organisations on dignity, respect and well-being

Exchange: What and why?

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.

Combining studying with top-level sport requires dedication and careful academic planning. If you want to take on the challenge, Leiden University can offer you personal guidance and help you to maximise your talent.

How can you find an internship or research project and what arrangements do you need to make?

So you've completed your studies and are about to enter the job market. The Career Service can help you to find that first job.

Safe use of IT

Looking for the most relevant information for international exchange students at Leiden University. Take a look at the topics below.

Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

Study support

Career and apply for jobs

A chronic illness is a long-term and persistent health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Not every person who experiences chronic challenges identifies with the term disability.

As a student, you can access a range of other software free of charge or for a reduced tariff. These include office tools, cloud storage, anti-virus software and much more.

An internship or research project abroad is not only a fun and educational experience, it's also a great asset to your CV. As job markets are becoming increasingly international, employers tend to view international experience as a big advantage. Read more about how to arrange an internship or project…

Has your permit residence permit expired but you need to travel? What should you do if you lose your permit? Find out what steps you need to take.

Career and apply for jobs

When studying at Leiden University you may be entitled to Dutch student finance and a student travel pass from DUO. Whether you are eligible depends on several factors such as your nationality and length of stay.

During your time as a student, it is important to develop yourself both academically and in terms of personal growth. You can join a wide range of workshops and courses on personal development, well-being and creativity.

Being a student involves a number of administrative matters such as student registration, tuition fees, student cards and finances. For international students there are also immigration and residency considerations. Learn about administrative procedures for students and what to do if you are unhappy…

Studying abroad is a great way to broaden your horizons. As well as being beneficial for your academic and personal development, it is also an asset to your CV. With increasing internationalisation, many employers regard international experience as a real advantage.

Are you studying whilst pregnant or combining your studies with taking care of children? You may sometimes need a little extra help and advice. Find out about the support available and who you can turn to.

Does the Leiden Leadership Programme appeal to you? You can find more about the selection procedure below. The applications for 2025-2026 run from 1 September till 30 September 2025.

Tuition fee amounts

PhD, Staff

During your studies you will probably stay in rented accommodation. But how can you find suitable accommodation? And what should you do if you have housing problems or issues with your landlord? Find out where you can turn for advice. And learn about the assistance available in DUWO international student…

Having a visual disability can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Master

Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden

LUMC Main Building, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

Kamerlingh Onnes Building, Steenschuur 25, 2311 ES, Leiden

"A Home Away from Home"

Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP, The Hague

Study support

Curious about the different Master Honours Challenges and how students experience these programmes? Read the news items below to discover what the challenges have to offer!

During your studies you'll acquire a good theoretical basis. But what about practical experience? By doing an internship you can gain a clearer picture of a particular position or sector. For some study programmes an internship is a compulsory part of the curriculum.

Having a hearing disability is a health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Master

Study support, Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Leiden University encourages students to play an active role in student associations and organisations. To support student organisations in their goals and activities, the university offers a number of services and facilities through the student centres Plexus and Beehive.

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

Bachelor, Master

Become a Resident Assistant.

Find out what to do in the event of an emergency or incident during your studies.

If you suspect that malpractice is taking place within your study programme, you are entitled to report it.