Do you need help with study-related issues? Looking for advice on studying with a disability or combining your studies with other responsibilities? Leiden University’s study guidance and support services are here to help.

Some study programmes have a coordinator who is specialised in assisting students with internship and research matters.

University Library, Witte Singel 27, 2311 BG, Leiden

Study support

Study support

Study support

Methods of payment for students students from outside the EEA, Suriname and Switzerland

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

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Find out about the practical facilities available in and around the university to support you in your daily student life.

Leiden University organises regular workshops and career events for students and recent alumni. These can help you to discover your qualities, develop your skills and prepare yourself for the job market.

To express its appreciation, Leiden University awards certificates to board members for their efforts.

In this app, you can find all your personal study information in one place. Log in once and access your timetable, grades, study progress, PC availability, digital student card and the latest news, anytime and anywhere. You will also receive push notifications via the app in case of calamities.

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.

At faculty and study programme level there are various regulations in place to ensure that everything runs as it should. For example, there are thesis and faculty regulations, as well as rules and guidelines on assessments, exams, degree classifications and plagiarism.

Study support

The well-being of our students is of utmost importance to Leiden University. Throughout your studies you have access to a wide range of support, guidance and advisory services. These can help you with matters ranging from study-related issues, personal circumstances, your well-being, and questions of…

Course and exam enrolment

Personal development, Study support

The course selection varies each year. On this page, you will find courses offered in 2026–2027. You can find detailed descriptions in the prospectus.

Met Microsoft Teams kun je op afstand samenwerken met je medestudenten.

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN, Leiden

To help ensure your studies go well, Leiden University offers guidance and advice services. You can find the most important contact information here.

Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN, Leiden

To help ensure your studies go well, Leiden University offers guidance and advice services. You can find the most important contact information here.

In Leiden University’s student portal you can organise your studies with ease. From enrolling for courses and exams to checking your schedule and grades.

Bachelor, Master, PhD, Staff

Study support

During your bachelor’s or master’s programme you must re-register as a student before the start of each academic year (1 September).

ICT

Career and apply for jobs

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.

Bachelor, Master

Hopefully it won’t be necessary but should need to access healthcare during your studies, you can find all the necessary contact information here. Make sure you also have adequate health insurance. This is a legal requirement in the Netherlands. We also highly recommend that you take out liability i…

Do you want to be optimally prepared for your career? On the Leiden University Career Zone you can find everything you need to start working towards your future career. You can also contact the university’s Career Services for advice on career preparations and choices during your studies.

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.

The role of the Board of Examiners is to ensure that study programmes adhere to their Course and Examination Regulations. The Board of Examiners oversees all tests and examinations within the institute and determines whether students have acquired the knowledge and skills required for the awarding of…

Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has several locations in Leiden and The Hague. As a Leiden University student, you can make use of all locations.

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.

All the details of your studies are recorded in uSis. From your first registration as a student of Leiden University right up till your graduation.

Study abroad independently is an option if you want to go to a destination that doesn’t have an exchange agreement with Leiden University, or if you missed out on an exchange place.

Study abroad independently is an option if you want to go to a destination that doesn’t have an exchange agreement with Leiden University, or if you missed out on an exchange place.