Do you like running? Then take part in the Leiden Science Run on The Leiden Science Run is a 4.44 km charity run at the Leiden Bio Science Park on 28 september 2019. In 2019 Leiden University will be 444 years old. This special birthday calls for a special celebration. That is why we have adjusted the…

Completing your Master’s in Biology gives you an internationally recognised degree which you can follow up with a PhD track. With your acquainted skills, you’re a much requested professional in and outside research.

In 2020 the Utrechtse Heuvelrug project started and in a record time the entire ice pushed ridged was investigated. Thousands of potential new burial mounds, Celtic fields and cart tracks have been discovered.

This master specialisation is ideally suited as a basis for starting a research career at a university or research institute and for a position in a bioscience-based company.

Do you want to apply for this master’s programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide below.

Follow the clear application roadmap for the MSc Dutch Politics at Leiden University: check admission requirements, deadlines, required documents, application steps, and next steps.

Do you want to apply for this master’s programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide below.

Find out how to apply for Astronomy at Leiden University by following our step-by-step guide. PLEASE NOTE: The specialisation High-Tech Innovation starts in September 2026.

Find out how to apply for Bioinformatics at Leiden University by following our step-by-step guide. PLEASE NOTE: The specialisation Bioinformatics will no longer accept new students after February 2026. If you're starting date is September 2026 or later, we suggest to apply for the Data Science specialisation…

It is an important decision: your choice of study. There are many bachelor's programmes to choose from at many universities. Where should you actually start? We cannot make the choice for you, but we are happy to help you with the first steps on your way to your final decision!

Do you want to apply for this master’s programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide below.

Do you want to apply for this master’s programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide below.

Do you want to apply for this master’s programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide below.

Students must take a limited number of "accent courses" to complete their curriculum. These are selected courses offered by the Creative Intelligence & Technology MSc program itself.

The LAK offers photography courses for beginners in English.. You'll explore the possibilities of the camera and learn the principles of exposure and basic design aspects such as composition, lighting and colour. Quality is our top priority, which is why we work with experienced and enthusiastic instructors. The…

At the start of your PhD, you have to make agreements with your supervisors concerning your personal development and your supervision. These agreements must be recorded in a Training and Supervision Plan.

Steps to take if you already have a Dutch residence permit and are joining Leiden University.

The pre-master's is a bridging programme for students who have applied for the MA Classics but who, according to the Board of Admissions, still have deficiencies in their educational background. Once you have completed the pre-master’s programme, you will be admitted to the relevant specialization of…

If you are aware of the admission requirements of the bachelor’s programme Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, it's time to check the application deadlines.

Are you considering starting a master’s programme in Psychology at Leiden University and are you planning on pursuing a career in health care outside of the Netherlands? If so, then before your start your studies, make sure to check if your preferred country has special requirements to work as a psychologist,…

To be eligible to register, you must have satisfied the entry requirements or it must be reasonable to assume that you will satisfy these requirements before the start of the programme.

This section of the website is for current students of the Creative Intelligence & Technology MSc program. When starting the program, students should familiarize themselves with the content of this page.

There are two options to participate in our master's programme: fulltime (1 year) or parttime (2 years).

If you are aware of the admission requirements of the bachelor’s programme Science for Sustainable Societies, it's time to check the application deadlines.

You have chosen to do a PhD track at Leiden University. What do you need to know when you start conducting your PhD research?

Find out how to apply for Culture and Politics at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

The specialisation Educational Science focuses on the nature of educational contexts and learning processes of children and adolescents from a cognitive-psychological, social-emotional, and neuro-scientific perspective. Both general learning as well as learning in specific tasks (e.g., reading, science,…

You can register for semester 1 courses (academic year 2026/2027) from the 8th of June 2026.

Steps to take if the documents to meet your admission conditions will be issued late.

Data management is crucial for the success of research projects.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

Leiden University College (LUC) offers a Liberal Arts & Sciences programme, which is small in scale and intensive. You will go through a selection procedure where our admissions committee will assess your fit for LUC. In order to be considered for admission all applications need to apply in Studielink…

Leiden University College (LUC) offers a Liberal Arts & Sciences programme, which is small in scale and intensive. You will go through a selection procedure where our admissions committee will assess your fit for LUC. In order to be considered for admission all applications need to apply in Studielink…

The Tatiana Afanassjewa-lecture series was a series of public talks in Dutch that was started during the Covid-19 lockdown. The talks were given by Leiden physicists on wednesday evenings, intended for everyone with an interest in physics.

In the upcoming months we will organise several (online) events for you.

The Old Observatory is located on the grounds of the Hortus. This is the oldest surviving university observatory in the world. Since 1633, the University of Leiden has used the various rooms for the education of students. The Visitor Center on the ground floor of the Old Observatory is part of the Hortus…

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

Are you considering a career outside of the Netherlands after following a Dutch bachelor ánd master programme? If so, then before your start your studies, make sure to check if your preferred country has special requirements to work as a psychologist, in addition to the Dutch title Master of Science…

Along with your application, you will need to submit a variety of documents. The online application portal will let you know exactly which documents are required. Generally speaking, students need to submit the following documents: