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• Social Sciences Connect

  Each month, we publish an article showcasing how social science research and education contribute to solving societal challenges. Researchers, lecturers, students, and societal partners work together to make knowledge accessible and to make a difference. Through open science and engaged education, we…

• Graduation Gift

  Graduation is a time to look ahead at what’s coming, but also to look back and reflect on what you have achieved. This festive event is the perfect occasion for a present! The Graduation Gift is a fundraiser for an LUC-related goal close to the heart of the graduating class, making use of Leiden University’s…

• Digital Humanities Winter School 2026 Event - 26 January 2026

  Workshops

• To arrange upon your return Studying abroad independently

  To arrange upon your return

• Other associations Study related

  As well as study associations, Leiden University also has a number of other associations through which you can develop your skills and gain experience that will come in useful in your later professional life.

• Library All facilities

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

• Programme English Literature and Culture (MA)

  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.

• Student associations Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges (BA/BSc) - Leiden University College

  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.

• To arrange upon your return Studying abroad independently

  To arrange upon your return

• Programme International Studies (MA)

  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.

• Minors Humanities Minors and elective credits

  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.

• New fund for students who are refugees with a residence permit Announcement - 20 June 2026

• Approval and application Governance and Global Affairs Exchange

  Approval and application

• Where? Law Exchange

  Study abroad: where and when?

• Programme Ancient History (MA)

  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.

• Humanities Buddy Programme

  Moving to Leiden for your (Pre-)Master’s at Leiden University? Feeling a little nervous? Don’t worry—we’ve got your back! The Humanities Buddy Programme is here to help you settle in, make friends, and explore your new home with ease. Whether you’re new to the Netherlands or just want to connect with…

• Programme Assyriology (research) (MA)

  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.

• Programme Europaeum Programme European History and Civilisation (MA)

  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.

• Education administration office Humanities Contact and advice

  Education administration offices

• Programme Classics (research) (MA)

  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.

• LDE Sustainability Honours Programme

  Gain the knowledge and skills you need to make an impact on sustainability issues.

• BioREPS online seminar series Event
• Course selection

  The course selection varies each year. On this page, you will find courses offered in 2026–2027. You can find detailed descriptions in the prospectus.

• News

• How to wear your graduation outfit

  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!

• Programme African Studies (BA)

  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.

• ‘Disability’? Studying with a disability

  Toelichting op de terminologie m.b.t. studeren met een beperking

• Save the Date: Day of Languages and Cultures Event - 26 September 2026

  Festival

• Internships and research vacancies Humanities Internships and research

  During your studies you'll acquire a good theoretical basis. But what about practical experience? By doing an internship you can gain a clearer picture of a particular position or sector. For some study programmes an internship is a compulsory part of the curriculum.

• Van de Waal lecture Event
• FSW Researchers Bring Science to Werfpop Event - 12 July 2026

  Festival

• Columbia Summer Program to end, but collaboration will continue Announcement - 22 June 2026

  Organisation

• Driving Gigs in Oman: Women and Techno-Fixes in the Platform Economy Event - 1 May 2025

  Lecture, LUCIS What's New?! Series

• Beyond Academic Freedom: The Palestinian Condition and the Production of History Event - 13 November 2025

  Lecture, LUCIS Keynote

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  Bente de Leede PhD candidate

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Thijs Porck Associate professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Judith Pollmann Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Isabelle Duijvesteijn Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Jeffrey Fynn-Paul University Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

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  Ariadne Schmidt Associate Professor

  Faculty of Humanities

• 
  Roos van Oosten Assistant professor / Director of education

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  Roeland van der Rijst Professor of Educational Sciences / Director of Research

  ICLON

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  Joanita Vroom Professor Archaeology of Medieval and Early Modern Eurasia

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  Ann Brysbaert Guest researcher

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  Anne-Isabelle Richard University Lecturer

  Faculty of Humanities

• Muslim Futures Festival Event - 12 December 2025

  Arts and culture, Festival

• Herta Mohr Lecture 2026: Identity and Connectivity at the Oryx District Event - 17 April 2026

  Lecture, Herta Mohr-lezing

• Transferable skills Courses and exams

  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.

• Academic freedom Quality of education

  You are a part of our academic community. Here at Leiden University, we pride ourselves on our motto Praesidium Libertatis – bastion of freedom – and cherish the tradition of academic freedom.

• Crisis and Security: Protect the future

  In The Hague, the international city of peace, justice, and security, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs' bachelor's programmes offer you the opportunity to learn from experts in security and crisis response. Here, you will gain the knowledge and skills to keep people, organisations, and societies…