Arts and culture

Leiden University is well known for its student associations, which provide a great way for you to get to know your fellow students. As well as parties and social events, student associations also offer excellent sporting and cultural opportunities.

In the centre of Leiden there are thirteen museums, all within walking distance of each other. Leiden is also home to the oldest theatre in the Netherlands, the Leidse Schouwburg. The Hague on the other hand has no less than thirty museums in and around the city, as well as a wealth of theatres. So…

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

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In the centre of Leiden there are thirteen museums, all within walking distance of each other. Leiden is also home to the oldest theatre in the Netherlands, the Leidse Schouwburg. The Hague on the other hand has no less than thirty museums in and around the city, as well as a wealth of theatres. So…

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.

Lecture, Tuesday Talk

Oude UB, Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ, Leiden

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

Schouwburgstraat, Schouwburgstraat 2, 2511 VA, The Hague

Huygens, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden

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.

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

Snellius, Niels Bohrweg 1, 2333 CA, Leiden

A special online session in Dutch for parents and caregivers of Leiden University students who would like to go on exchange

Academy Building, Rapenburg 73, 2311 GJ, Leiden

Van Steenis, Einsteinweg 2, 2333 CC, Leiden

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

Sylvius, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE, Leiden

Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden

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.

Old Observatory, Sterrenwachtlaan 11, 2311 GW, Leiden

From cities that sometimes deviate from national foreign policy to the direct influence of geopolitics on local developments, PhD candidate Pieter Jeroense, director of VNG International, examined seventy years of the internationalisation of Dutch municipalities and observed notable trends.

The Port of Scheveningen invites student researchers to work on the diverse spatial engagements. How can the uses and interpretations of ‘space’ by different stakeholders create a foundation for the development of sustainable development in line with the UN SDGs?

Study information

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

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…

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…

Lecture

Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP, The Hague

Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP, The Hague

Food and drink facilities available in the university buildings at Leiden University.

Stichthage, Koningin Julianaplein 10 (13th floor), 2595 AA, The Hague

Do you want to get involved in the university community whilst working on your personal development? Co-participation is the perfect way to do it.

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

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.

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.

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

Do you want to get involved in the university community whilst working on your personal development? Co-participation is the perfect way to do it.

Anna van Buerenplein, Anna van Buerenplein 301, 2595 DG, The Hague

Oude UB, Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ, Leiden

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

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.

Education, Organisation