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

Training students to become medical professionals is an important task of a university medical centre. But teaching does not always receive the space and recognition it deserves. This needs to change, says Professor Alexandra Langers. Medical education is a profession in its own right.

Want to build a strong set of skills for your future? As a Science student, you have free access to plenty of support and resources.

Good time management means making the optimum use of your time. You can achieve this by setting priorities, planning realistically and sticking to your plans.

Master's students Adam El Amraoui, Eesha Sheel, Frieda Chen and Lawrence Kurowski are organising a graduate conference. On March 26, students will gather to ponder definitions of belonging both within Asia and among Asian diasporic communities.

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

The graduation ceremony of the class of 2026 will take place on Friday, 03 July 2026, at the AFAS Circustheater in The Hague. On this page, you can find information about accessibility.

Practice makes perfect, and that’s why we organize a rehearsal before the ceremony. This rehearsal will start at 09:45 on stage in the theater where the ceremony will take place. We will rehearse the procession, the conferring of the degrees, and discuss the seating arrangements. Please note that the…

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.

Each year students ask questions about how to actually wear your cap and gown. To make sure everyone is wearing it in the same, correct way, here is a short guide. There is even something which you should know about the tassel too!

Participation bodies function as bodies of consultation, advice, information and communication. They represent the interests of staff and students. We have listed some of them for you.

Schedules

Leiden Assessors Council (LAssO)

Incoming exchange Erasmus forms, transcripts, grades and credits

Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP, The Hague

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.

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.

Bachelor, Master

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

During your time as a student, it is important to develop yourself both academically and in terms of personal growth. You can join a wide range of workshops and courses on personal development, well-being and creativity.

As a Leiden University student, you will get a uMail address and can log into your mailbox with your student account. All university correspondence will be sent to your uMail address.

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

Oude UB, Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ, Leiden

Study information

Study information

Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden

Graduating from your study programme and being awarded your diploma does not mean your student registration is automatically cancelled. De-registration is your own responsibility and is not compulsory.

This page provides information on what to do if you have been subjected to unacceptable behaviour.

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.

Kamerlingh Onnes Building, Steenschuur 25, 2311 ES, Leiden

This year, there are elections for the student section of the University Council, the Faculty Councils and the Student Council of LUMC, the staff section of all Faculty Councils and all Employee Councils. What topics and positions do you find important? With your vote, you ultimately have a say in university…

Bachelor, Master

You’ve graduated. What’s your next step? Leiden University offers many options for students who have just finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

You’ve graduated. What’s your next step? Leiden University offers many options for students who have just finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

To arrange upon your return

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

Education administration offices

Study information

Do you feel the Honours College is right for you? Find out here what admission requirements you need to meet and how to apply.

Leiden University values participation: the participation organs are the ears and eyes of the university. They identify issues of concern among staff and students and help advise and decide on the future of our organisation. Something for you? Then stand as a candidate! This year, elections will…

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.

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.