When writing a thesis or paper you must make good use of the insights you have gained during your lectures and studies so far. You should also refer to relevant literature and carry out your own research on the topic.

Study support

Welcome to your go-to resource for everything you need to know as a student preparing to go abroad or currently studying abroad at Leiden University.

Become a Resident Assistant.

Meet students who experienced an Honours Challenge first-hand! What did participation bring them?

Discover when and how to register for courses at the Honours College.

Discover what a Bachelor Honours Class looks like behind the scenes!

The Pre-PhD Programme has two tracks.

Studium Generale, or the general studies department, organises a range of academic activities such as lectures, symposia, film screenings and debates. These activities are intended for students, staff and the general public alike.

Grades & results

Exchange: What and why?

Study support

Study support

Study support

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.

Study abroad: where and when?

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.

A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.

Leiden Assessors Council (LAssO)

Career and apply for jobs

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Bachelor, Master

Are you interested in taking courses or doing research in a different country? The Science International Office is your first point of contact when going abroad as part of your study programme!

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.

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

Grotius Dialogue

Want to develop your ideas and entrepreneurial skills? PLNT and Luris can help.

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…

Everything students should know about honours education at Leiden University.

This year, there are elections for the student section of the University Council and the Faculty Councils and the staff section of the University Council. Also ther are by-elections for the Faculty Council of Archeology and Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Employee Council of SEA. What topics…

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.

The Dutch government wants to tighten the law on the right to protest on certain points. Laura Hanrath, a PhD Candidate at the Department of Constitutional and Administration Law, finds this ‘interesting’ as 97% of demonstrations here are peaceful and incident-free.

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 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.

Broaden your horizons with the Honours College, the honours programme for bachelor's students.

Find out how to apply for the Honours College and what the admission requirements are.

Should criminal law have a greater role in protecting this democracy? In his inaugural lecture, Professor Jeroen ten Voorde urges caution.

Increasingly, citizens are going to court to challenge decisions by the Public Prosecution Service not to prosecute in certain, sometimes socially sensitive, cases. Yet, these citizens are not always taken seriously as democratically engaged persons. A mistake, says Sophie Koning.

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

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

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.

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

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

Course

As a board member or key figure within a student organisation, you can follow free training courses developed specifically for you. It is also possible for your whole board to follow a training course together as a team.

Seminar

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.