As a student of Leiden University, you can join a number of co-participation bodies together with university staff members. Co-participation is an important democratic right that enables you to play an active role in university decision-making and advisory processes.

Do you have a student residence permit and would like to work or do an internship during your studies? Find out about the regulations that apply to you.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

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

Master

Course and exam enrolment

Bachelor

Not every person who experiences chronic challenges identifies with the term disability.

A chronic illness is a long-term and persistent health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Research

Having a hearing disability is a health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

During your time as a student it is important to gain knowledge not only in your field of study, but also for life. An important part of this is personal development. The university would like to support you in this goal. For example, in getting enough exercise and relaxation, developing resilience…

The Writing Lab is for all Bachelor and (research) Master students of the Faculty of Humanities in Leiden and The Hague.

Voorzieningen voor studenten met een functiebeperking

Studying is a skill you can learn. How do you approach your studies? Do you start on time and use the right strategies to process all that information? Or do you need a little help to improve your study skills? Learn about the (online) workshops and apps that can help and who you can turn to for personal…

Does the Leiden Leadership Programme appeal to you? You can find more about the selection procedure below. The applications for 2023-2024 run from September 1st till October 4th 2023, 22.00 hrs. You can apply for our new cohort starting from September 1st, 2024.

Students with a disability can incur additional expenses both during their studies and in daily life. There are a number of regulations, funds and special allowances in place that can help to ease the financial burden.

Bachelor, Master

We provide more than 125 courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level that offer the chance to study diversity from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.

What can I do in the Humanities Lab Programme? Continue reading to find out the possibilities!

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.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world? In the LDE Sustainability Honours Programme you will gain fundamental knowledge on sustainability and tackle a real-world sustainability challenge.

Do you want to contribute to society and do you have affinity with space? In this programme (15 EC), you will gain the knowledge and tools to become an innovative thinker and tackle a real-world challenge in the space sector.

Are you curious-minded and do you want to look beyond the boundaries of your own study? Honours education gives you extra opportunities to work on your personal, professional and academic development.

During your studies you will develop transferable skills. Leiden University has selected 13 transferable skills that it finds important for students to develop during their studies. These skills are important not only during your studies but also in later life once you begin working.

Students can stand as candidates during university elections via a party. On this page, the student parties present themselves.

Do you have a question concerning the Bachelor Honours Classes (BHC’s)? You can find the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions below.

Online education and assessments

Dyslexia is a learning disorder which is common among students and can impact your studies at Leiden University.

PhD, Staff

This webpage offers you the most frequently asked questions and answers provided by staff and students themselves.

PhD, Staff

This year, LUCIS adapted the programme of its popular annual Middle Eastern Culture Market into an evening version, featuring a lecture, book discussion, and music.

Bachelor, Master, PhD, Staff

In principle, lecturers use Kaltura Live Room for interactive online education. If this isn't possible, they may instead decide to use Zoom.

Leiden University has decided to offer online teaching with on campus teaching when possible. However, even the on campus teaching will have severe limitations.

Every semester, the Writing Lab organises interactive, hands-on (and free!) workshops to help you improve your academic writing skills.

Do you have a question concerning the Leiden Leadership Programme? You can find the answers to the Frequently Asked Questions below.

Do you need to extend your studies? Or would you like to stay in the Netherlands after graduation? Find out about the procedures for extending your stay as a student residence permit holder.

From ancient sites to heritage rescue, from digital sciences to the evolution of human origins: at Archaeology & Society, you will learn about the many multidisciplinary aspects of archaeological research.