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Studying is already a lot of work, so on this page you'll find the most sought-after information for first-year students. Do you feel something important is missing? Let us know via the feedback button, and we'll improve it for the next student.

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

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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.

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.

As well as study associations, Leiden University also has a number of other associations through which you can develop your skills and gain experience that will come in useful in your later professional life.

During your time as a student, you will encounter various challenges. As part of your well-being, here are some options that we hope will help support you in your well-being.

Books and study materials

Study support

The university council and faculty councils are democratically elected co-participation bodies that represent both students and staff of the university and its faculties. Co-participation also takes place at departmental level through programme committees.

Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP, The Hague

Course and exam enrolment

Do you want to learn the basics of conversational and written Dutch, while getting acquainted with Dutch culture? Join our Daily Dutch classes!

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

Study support

Can you use extra support when writing your thesis? The Lab offers various forms of support to help you write a better thesis faster. For example, take part in one of our Thesis Weeks, follow a workshop or book a personal appointment with a writing coach.

Books and study materials

Course

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, Study support

Many study programmes offer the opportunity to do an internship or research project, either as a compulsory part of the curriculum or to earn elective credits.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

The Writing Lab is for students of the Faculty of Humanities in Leiden and The Hague.

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

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.

Study support

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

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

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Do you want to organise an event, meeting or gathering within the university. Find out how to reserve rooms and the rules you must adhere to.

Leiden Assessors Council (LAssO)

Books and study materials

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

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

Oude UB, Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ, Leiden

Books and study materials

Books and study materials

Career and apply for jobs

Education administration offices

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

To arrange before departure

Study support

Study support

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.