On 10 April, the Faculty of Archaeology will host the Symposium of Young Archaeologists (SOYA), a fully student organised conference dedicated to the theme Archaeology of the Margins.

Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged…

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.

You are a part of our academic community. Here at Leiden University, we pride ourselves on our motto Praesidium Libertatis – bastion of freedom – and cherish the tradition of academic freedom.

Exchange: What and why?

Your student or registration card is your proof of registration as a student of Leiden University.

As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.

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

Exchange: What and why?

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.

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.

Study information

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.

Welcome to Leiden University

Approval and application

Why join the Honours College? Three honours students share why they chose to do something extra alongside their bachelor's degree.

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Health and safety

Schedules

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…

Are you not sure whether you have chosen the right study programme? Are you finding it hard to decide which study programme to do next? The advisers at Leiden University’s Career Services are on hand to offer help and advice.

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.

The university finds it important that students and staff are offered a safe environment. Read here about the safety measures in place and what you should do in case of emergencies or other incidents.

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

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

As an international student, there are a number of matters you should take care of prior to leaving the Netherlands at the end of your studies.

Course and exam enrolment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Study information, Experience Day

Welcome to Leiden University

Throughout the university you can print, copy and scan via multi-function printers (MFPs). To use them you will need a LU-card.

Schedules

Education administration offices

Over the coming years, LUCL will be collaborating on the development of Macroscope, a new scientific infrastructure that maps social change at the population level. Professors Gijsbert Rutten, Stephan Raaijmakers and Carole Tiberius tell us more about the project.

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

AD(H)D stands for Attention Deficit(-Hyperactivity) Disorder, which is a common disorder that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

What will the Dutch polder landscape look like in the future? Ecologists and social scientists, in collaboration with farmers and citizens, are trying to answer this question in Polderlab VrouwVenne just outside of Leiden.