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!

Leiden Assessors Council (LAssO)

Do you want to learn the basics of conversational and written Dutch, while getting acquainted with Dutch culture? Join our Daily Dutch classes!

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.

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.

To arrange upon your return

Exchange: What and why?

Acting as a carer takes a lot of time and energy. If this causes you to fall behind in your studies or experience other difficulties, you can request support from the university.

Festival

Can you use extra support when writing your thesis? The Lab offers various forms of support to help you write a better thesis faster. For example, take part in one of our Thesis Weeks, follow a workshop or book a personal appointment with a writing coach.

Lecture, Com(parative) Syn(tax) Series

Henk Hoekstra will take up the role of Scientific Director of Leiden Observatory on 1 January 2027. He succeeds Ignas Snellen, who has served in the position since 16 August 2022. Hoekstra has been appointed for a four-year term.

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Welcome to Leiden University

Exchange: What and why?

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…

All students in the Netherlands are invited to take part in the National Student Survey (NSE) once a year. Via the NSE you can give your opinion on the positive aspects of your study programme, as well as what you think could or should be improved.

Conference

Some bachelor's programmes help you monitor your own academic progress by assisting you in drawing up a study plan at the end of your first year.

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

Study abroad: when?

Some bachelor's programmes help you monitor your own academic progress by assisting you in drawing up a study plan at the end of your first year.

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

As a participant, you receive an allowance for your time and efforts. The volunteer allowance can vary from €7.50 to €25 per hour, depending on the type of research you take part in.

The Writing Lab helps students become better academic writers. Our coaches can support you at all stages of the writing process, whether you are just starting out and want help with your planning, revision and/or outlining, or whether you are already writing a text and want to improve its structure,…

To arrange upon your return

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

Being on the board of a student association or organisation is a great way to gain work experience whilst having an unforgettable time with your fellow students. As a student board member, you may also be eligible for financial support.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

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Welcome to Leiden University

Welcome to Leiden University

Welcome to Leiden University

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

Bachelor, Master

Study abroad: where and when?

Do you no longer want to be limited by health problems or dyslexia in your study? Get a buddy!

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

We start the second day of the FLO event with the skills workshops. We have 2 rounds of skills workshops about several skills.

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.

POPcorner The Hague has become a familiar and trusted space at Leiden University in The Hague. It’s where students meet, find support and work together to build an open and approachable student community.

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…

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.

Good academic writing skills are essential for the successful completion of your study programme. Learn about the best ways to write and how you can motivate yourself to write well by taking a look at the tips on this page.

Course and exam enrolment

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.

Course and exam enrolment