The Institute of Security and Global Affairs is managed by the Institute Board. They are appointed by the faculty from the scientific staff of the institute for a period of two years, in principle. The Institute Board is responsible for the workflow of the employees, and promotes consistency between…

The Leiden University Graduate School of Archaeology (GSA) coordinates the admission and registration procedures of all PhD researchers with a PhD graduation planned at the Faculty of Archaeology. The GSA monitors the full PhD track, from admission to graduation, supports (financially) both PhD ‘bottom…

Faculty Board and Office The Faculty is managed by the Faculty Board with assistance from the Faculty Office. Institutes Research and teaching at the Faculty is organised within 5 institutes.   Administrative Bodies and Committees An overview of the various administrative bodies and committees…

From 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2027, the following staff members have a seat on the Law Faculty Council: Name Party Lotte Baas the Progressive Party (PP) Esther van Ginneken the Progressive Party (PP) Bastiaan van Ganzen the Progressive Party (PP) Kirsten van der Tol the Progressive Party (PP)…

LUC employs external teaching fellows from Leiden University or other universities and academic institutions to teach one or more courses at LUC. The vast majority of the external teaching fellows are active researchers and firmly embedded in the research groups at their home faculty. This contributes…

Course and Examination Regulations (CER) state the contents of your programme and the specialisations within the programme. They also state the attainment levels of your programme. Furthermore, they contain regulations on examinations and the order in which courses should be taken. On the one hand,…

The final course examination regulation means that a student is given an extra chance to take an exam in a subject, deviating from the provisions in the Course and Examination Regulations (which state that an exam opportunity is offered twice a year per subject), with the aim of preventing a study delay…

The Research Committee of the Institute of Political Sciences advises the Institute Board on research and PhD policy. The committee consists of representatives from the thematic research clusters, the research grants coördinator and a chair. The current composition is as follows: Joop van Holsteyn Katharina…

When a breach of academic integrity in research is proven, the Executive Board of Leiden University or the Board of Governors of the LUMC can decide, following advice from the Academic Integrity Committee, that publications based on the research must be retracted. The retraction guidelines describe…

Research at Leiden Law School is concentrated in eight research programmes in which researchers from different (legal) disciplines work together. The Legitimacy and Effectiveness of Law & Governance in a world of multilevel jurisdictions The Progression of EU Law: Accommodating change and upholding…

The Board of Examiners determines in an impartial and competent manner whether a student possesses the knowledge, understanding and skills required to obtain a degree, as set out in the Course and Examination Regulations (OER).

Three unions represent Leiden University employees in the Local Consultative Body. The union delegation has at least six and no more than eight members who are appointed by their own unions: Unions Internal members External members AOb Nicole van Os (chair) Remco Breuker Mrs. A. Khattabi CNV Overheid…

Time schedule 13 April 2026 Reference date and determination of electoral registers. On this day it is determined who can choose and who can apply. This year there are regular elections for:   University Council student and staff representation Faculty Councils student representation Student Council…

These additional complaint regulation covers complaints that do not fall under Leiden University's other more specific complaint regulations or bodies, namely: the Ombudsperson the Confidential Counsellor for Unacceptable Behaviour the Complaints Committee for Unacceptable Behaviour…

The Department of Marketing & Communications at Leiden Law School supports the faculty in promoting its identity and sharing knowledge and insights from our education and research. The team advises and facilitates the faculty in telling its narrative to target audiences, both internal and external.…

The Faculty of Archaeology is the largest academic centre of Archaeology in the Netherlands. The Faculty ranks in the top ten worldwide in academic reputation and research impact (February 2021 QS World University Ranking by subject). The Faculty has a staff of more than 170…

Every MA programme has its own Board of Admissions, which determines, on the basis of the requirements of the MA programme concerned, whether a student can be admitted to that programme; if a student does not meet the requirements, the Board of Admissions specifies how he/she can still meet the…

The Institute of Public Administration is managed by the Institute Board, which consists of the Scientific Director, Director of Education, the student member and two other members. They are appointed by the faculty from the scientific staff of the institute for a period of two years, in…

The Regulations on Working for Third Parties (log in required)  describe the correct way to acquire funding from third parties. They apply not only to research activities but also, for instance, to teaching and to services provided in the public arena. The Regulations specify how you…

Students at Leiden University may be entitled to additional financial support from the university through the Regulations on Financial Support for Students. This support makes it possible to continue your studies if you have fallen behind.

On the 17th of June 2025, the Faculty Board adopted a policy outlining the framework for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the faculty. The framework is applicable to staff members, and is intended to provide foundational principles for the use of the technology. It is expected that the…

The Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) is devoted to the study of Asia and the Middle East from antiquity to the present time in a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective. Our research relies on a dynamic combination of area expertise and disciplines in the humanities and…

The psychologists for PhD candidates are available to help any PhD candidates at Leiden University who experience psychological issues resulting from their PhD process or directly affecting this. The PhD psychologists are familiar with the unique position of PhD candidates and can therefore provide…

The Mobility Team at International Relations coordinates and facilitates all incoming and outgoing student exchanges within the university-wide network and supports the faculties in this regard. They are responsible for implementing bilateral agreements with universities worldwide. The team guides students…

The Student and Educational Affairs (SOZ) expertise center provides a wide range of support services for (international) students. These range from administrative services, including admission and enrollment, to advisory tasks, such as study guidance and career orientation. SOZ also provides information…

Universitair Belang represents the interests of all Leiden University employees. We see quality as a source of inspiration and motivation, especially when it comes to the mutual improvement of teaching, research and operational management. Universitair Belang is committed to achieving this through the…

What are the consequences of digitalisation for our security and privacy? What risks does the power of major tech companies pose to citizens, employees, organisations, and states? What role should governments and the European Union play in regulating online platforms? How can human rights, legal…

Students can stand as candidates during university elections via a party. On this page, the student parties present themselves.

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…

An institute that conducts leading research and education and that is able to make a difference in society That is the Institute of Psychology, and that is our mission. We operate in a societal context filled with opportunities, but also with challenges. Behavioural issues have never…

External relations For external partners, collaboration with Leiden Law School offers a unique opportunity to jointly develop knowledge, address societal issues and support talented future legal scholars and professionals. The faculty has a rich academic tradition, a dynamic research climate and a network…

The student charter informs Leiden University student of what they can expect from the university and what the university expects from them. The charter is, in fact, a compilation of the rights and obligations of students. It also provides a summary of the facilities available to students. Most importantly,…

From 12 to 15 May 2025, elections were held for the student positions of the University Council, the student and staff positions of all Faculty Councils, the LUMC Student Council and all Employee Councils. View the results of the election. Why vote? Leiden University regards co-participation as…

The Faculty of Humanities is a unique international centre for the advanced study of languages, cultures, arts, and societies worldwide, in their historical contexts from prehistory to the present. The Faculty of Humanities is one of seven faculties of Leiden…

The Institute Council consists of scientists, support staff and PhD candidates. They represent the rest of the staff and give the Institute Board solicited and unsolicited advice on all matters on the Institute level relating to teaching, research, and organisation. The Institute Council is elected…

Award nominations and memberships of organisations – including academic organisations – are important for researchers, lecturers and students. They are seen as forms of recognition and appreciation for their work. For the award winners, it is of course a great honour and a boost. Awards and memberships…

Leiden University College The Hague is the international Honours College of Leiden University and offers an innovative Liberal Arts & Sciences programme to highly talented and motivated students from all over the world. LUC teaching is intensive and small-scale, offered in a residential setting…

LLInC supports innovative and high-quality education, within Leiden University and in partnership with academic and social organisations. We have a multidisciplinary team of learning and innovation designers, developers, media and data experts, and project managers. We train, coach and advise teachers,…

When students do an internship, Leiden University in principle uses an internship agreement from the Universities of the Netherlands (UNL). This is a standard agreement for research universities. The UNL internship agreement states what the internship organisation and the university offer by way of…

Leiden University uses LUCRIS Publication Management (PM) to make publications visible on the profile pages of employees and to deposit publications in Leiden University Scholarly Publications, a database of publications by academics from and institutions affiliated to Leiden University. Researchers…

In its mission statement, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs in The Hague formulates the following important ambition: ‘To develop into an internationally renowned academic centre of knowledge that focuses on complex issues and current developments in society.’ To be able to achieve this ambition,…

On 13 May 2024, Leiden University’s Executive Board published the advice of the committee that investigated reports of unacceptable behaviour and breaches of academic integrity. These reports were about a professor from the university and their partner (a former member of the university staff). This…

Leiden University owns an extensive real estate portfolio in Leiden and The Hague: from historic buildings in the city center to high-tech research laboratories at the Bio Science Park. With more than 40 motivated employees, the Real Estate directorate provides good accommodation and an attractive,…

Psychology Connected is a recurring event organized by the Science Committee in collaboration with the Institute Board for all Psychology Institute staff.

The rules and regulations (faculty of Medicine/LUMC) are used for the consideration of student request and describes the manner in which the exam committees execute their tasks and responsibilities, and the measures they can take accordingly.

Career Service Humanities helps students and recent graduates with career issues. The internship coordinator is also part of this team.

LAK creative courses offers a varied range of courses in theater and presentation, singing, dance, literature, visual arts, and photography. In addition to regular academic education, students are given the opportunity to develop artistically. The courses are primarily aimed at students of Leiden University,…

Leiden University Weekly Mare reports in a journalistic manner on developments at Leiden University and in the field of higher education and scientific research.  The editorial team consists of professional journalists and is independent. The editorial policy is reviewed by the editorial board,…

The Admissions Office handles the administrative processes for students whose eligibility must be determined. This applies to bachelor's, master's, and pre-master's students. The team checks the completeness of the admission files and then either makes a decision itself or writes an assessment of the…

The Functional Management (FB) SOZ department is responsible for the functional management of the systems that support the student lifecycle. Functional management staff ensure that users, students, administrators, study advisors, lecturers, etc., can make optimal use of the educational support systems…