The Personal Development Centre (PDC) at the Faculty of Social Sciences represents life-long learning put into practice. Our approach is the concrete fulfillment of Leiden Universities’ promise to its students and staff. We assist students and professionals in realizing their full potential connecting…

After the University Council, the Faculty Council is the second highest staff and student body at the University. It acts as an intermediary between the various departments of a faculty. The Faculty Council has the right to approve and advise on various matters concerning the faculty. It also represents…

The Faculty Board is responsible for the administration and organisation of the faculty in terms of education and research.

The Marketing & Communications Department of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) supports the Faculty Board and Faculty Office, as well as the two centres, the Dual PhD Centre, the Centre for Professional Learning, and the three institutes of the faculty: the Institute of Security…

The Course and Examination Regulations (OER) for the bachelor’s and master's programmes contain information on such issues as admission criteria, examinations, programmes and graduation. Documents of 2005-2006 and older can be requested at the Student Services Center. 

The Study Advice Department guides students during their studies and gives advice on, for example, srudie planning.

The Board of Examiners is responsible for guaranteeing the quality of the bachelor's and master's programmes of the Faculty of Archaeology. The Board of Examiners is independent and its tasks are  amongst others appointing examiners, approval of study programmes, dealing with complaints about…

The Board of Examiners of the Institute of Political Science has been legally appointed to organise and coordinate examinations. Its main powers are described in the programme’s Course & Examination Regulations (CER), as well as its own Rules and Regulations.

The Psychology Research Ethics Committee considers applications for ethical approval for research conducted within the Institute of Psychology. All studies and experiments conducted in psychology first must obtain ethical approval in order to protect participants' interests. Ruthie Pliskin – Social,…

Education Coordinators are responsible for the educational organisation within a programme. 

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The Faculty Council is the university’s highest co-participation body after the University Council. The council represents students and staff, holds rights of consent and consultation on faculty matters, and acts as a sounding board for the Faculty Board. During meetings with the Faculty Board, we practice…

The Research Committee advises the Institute board on all subjects concerning research and helps with monitoring the research quality.

The Science Education and Student Office supports and facilitates the educational organisation of the Faculty of Science and is responsible for all the supporting processes needed to organise the education provided by the faculty. This involves providing services to more than 7500 students in 10 bachelor's…