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

Course and exam enrolment

internship, research project, fieldwork, summer school, conference, excursion, field trip, thesis

All students at Leiden University should have a university ID card, known as a LU-Card.

Course and exam enrolment

Approval and application

Bachelor, Master

Approval and application

Bachelor, Master

Sometimes circumstances can cause you to fall behind in your studies. It is important that you seek advice right away to help you find the best course of action. If you fall too far behind, you may have to discontinue your studies. In cases of exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible to request…

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…

internship, research project, fieldwork, summer school, conference, excursion, field trip, thesis

Are you a UK citizen currently or about to start studying at Leiden University? Or are you a Leiden University student (thinking of) studying abroad in the UK? Find out about the effects of Brexit.

internship, research project, fieldwork, summer school, conference, excursion, field trip, thesis

internship, research project, fieldwork, summer school, conference, excursion, field trip, thesis

internship, research project, fieldwork, summer school, conference, excursion, field trip, thesis

Bachelor, Master

How can you apply for the Pre-PhD Programme, and what are the selection criteria?

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

A minor allows you to develop your knowledge beyond the boundaries of your study programme, or to specialise further in your own field of study. You can follow a minor in Leiden and also in Delft or Rotterdam.

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…

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

In addition to compulsory elements, most degree programmes also have elective credits. These are credits you can earn in a variety of ways, for example by taking elective courses, studying abroad or doing a minor.

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Books and study materials

Course and exam enrolment

Bachelor, Master

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.

Approval and application

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

PhD, Staff

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Approval and application

Approval and application

To arrange before departure

Your student registration will expire automatically at the end of the academic year. However, if you end your study programme earlier, you must cancel your student registration.

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…

Course and exam enrolment

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

This page provides information on what you can do if you disagree with a decision made by Leiden University.

To arrange upon your return

To arrange upon your return

To arrange upon your return

As a student at Leiden University, you have access to a wide range of digital and physical facilities. These include tools to help you with your studies, spaces to conduct research and practical facilities that can help you in your daily student life. On the pages below you can find all information…

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

Course and exam enrolment

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.

Books and study materials

What to do if your residence permit is expired, lost or stolen.