One half of a Programme Committee (abbreviated in Dutch to OLC) is composed of students, the other half of lecturers. The Programme Director of the degree programme in question acts as chairperson, though this person is not a member of the Programme Committee itself. The term of office for students…

The law dictates that the Board of Examiners confers a degree certificate upon students once they have passed their final examination. However students may wish to defer conferral of their degree.

The programme committees advise the institute and faculty councils about everything that concerns education. Furthermore, these committees actively contribute to quality assurance of the Institute’s bachelor’s and master’s programmes. Both staff and students are represented in the programme committees.…

The Faculty Council of Science is the representative body of our Faculty, whose role it is to critically follow the Faculty Board, to advise and sometimes participate in decisions on important issues.

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…

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…

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,…

Each year different types of activities and events are organised for first year students to give them the opportunity to become well acquinted with Leiden University, Leiden itself and student life. To ensure that the introduction period for first-year students remains clearly structured and well-organised…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Sterrenkunde. Education Office Astronomy Director of education BSc Dr. Michiel Hogerheijde Education Coordinator Martijn Lukkien Study Advisor Wouter Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Bachelor Willemijn van Rijn, MA Student Affairs Officer Master Kim Nguyen,…

Our programmes BSc Security Studies (BaSS) and MSc Crisis and Security Management (CSM) have a joint Programme Committee, composed for the half of students, and half of lecturers. The Education Committee monitors the quality of the programmes and advises the Programme Directors and the Dean on this…

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Leiden University takes responsibility for helping prospective students to choose the study programme that is right for them. Leiden University has introduced compulsory matching with the aim of offering prospective students better guidance when choosing their study programme. In this framework you…

Below is an overview of the election results 2026. Documents are only available in Dutch. University Council Student section Staff section Student sections Faculty Councils Humanities Governance and Global Affairs Law Social and Behavioral Sciences Science No elections were held for the following Faculty…

On this page you can find resources for ethical research and teaching for both lectures and students. Checklist ethics for students Ethical dilemmas for lecturers and students

Staff members in the Faculty Council are elected for 2 years, students for 1 year. For the elections for the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs, a candidate system is used. This means that seats are allocated directly to persons. More information about the election system…

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).

Functional Management Team O&S is responsible for supporting educational planning, scheduling, enrollment, study guidance, result processing and certification processes. Applications that full under the management of Team FB O&S   Student app The Leiden University app Prospectus Studiegids…

Participation in the faculty boards often takes up a lot of time. Regardless of students or staff members. This is why, an expense remuneration or exemption often apply to such positions. In this remuneration regulation, you will find information about compensation for student members and student advisers,…

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 POPcorner offers support to students in finding their way in their studies and student life.

Leiden Assessors Council is the consultation organ of student members of the boards of the different faculties. For more information see the student website.

To assure the quality of the study programmes, the Faculty has developed a quality assurance system, of which the Programme Committee (PC) is the most important body. Every study programme has its own PC. You can contact the members of the PC at any time if you have questions or complaints about the…

Team student development and support Team leader: Laura Kamsma Portfolios: student wellbeing, honours college, career services, internships, international office, student crisis management abroad, internationalisation policy, POPcorner Laura Kamsma Team leader & head of international office Laura…

Contacts for the master's programme Astronomy. Education Office Astronomy Director of Education MSc Dr. Reinout van Weeren              Education Coordinator Martijn Lukkien Study Advisor Wouter Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Master Kim Nguyen,…

The Institute Office of the Institute of Education and Child Studies provides optimal support for management, staff and students. The Institute Office is arranged as follows:

Communication & Marketing advises, facilitates and supports the faculty and its staff in attaining their objectives via (online) communications and marketing. In this context, its work focuses mainly on the intake of Dutch and international students based on the principle of the right student in…

The University Council consists of sixteen members and also has a chairperson and a registrar.

From 18 to 21 May 2026, elections will be held for the student and staff positions of the University Council, the student positions of all faculty councils, and the LUMC Student Council. There are also mid-term elections for the staff positions of the Archaeology, and Social and Behavioural…

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,…

The Institute of Education and Child Studies has a Programme Board, consisting of the scientific director and at most two other members including a student member. The student member is given the opportunity to be present at meetings and is an auditor with advisory authority. The Programme Board, amongst…

On Friday, 16 May 2025, the results of the Faculty  Council elections were announced. This year, elections were held for both the staff and student representatives.

Team Marketing prepares university policy with respect to student recruitment and is responsible for implementing this policy. The university, in close consultation with the faculties, organises activities for future students, expands their network and is responsible for the online and offline communication…

The confidential counsellors at Leiden University are there for you to discuss confidential matters with, such as unacceptable behaviour, malpractice or breaches of academic integrity. They offer you a listening ear, support and help you to find solutions for improving your situation. More information…

Honours College Law is responsible for one of the faculty Honours College tracks offered by Leiden Law School. Honours College Law is intended for ambitious, enthusiastic, curious and motivated students who are looking for more of a challenge in their studies. Honours College Law is open to students…

The Faculty Council is the faculty’s advisory council and has both advisory rights as well as the right of consent on various matters concerning the faculty. As such, the council represents both students and staff and acts as a sounding board for the Faculty Board. The tasks and privileges of the council…

The Department of Education is responsible for the quality and organisation of the education offered at Leiden Law School. Responsibilities The department is responsible for: the development of education policy and educational innovations education administration and timetabling study advice and…

› Prospectus Political Science › Rules and regulations Board of Examiners › FAQ Board of Examiners › Examination procedure Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences › Explanation of examination grade calculation by the ICLON for teaching staff and students › Course and examination regulations BSc Political…

The Programme Committee consists of teachers and students. The committee is responsible for evaluations of teaching, and the main body where concrete issues can be addressed. Each programme has a Programme Committee (OC), in which both students and teachers are members. This committee has an independent…

Our programmes have a joint Education Committee, composed for the half of students, and half of lecturers. The Education Committee monitors the quality of the programmes and advises the Director of Education and the Dean on this matter. It also functions as a sounding board. Students and staff can make…

The tasks and powers of the Faculty Council are very similar to those of the University Council. However,  the subjects are often different, because at faculty level there are other issues than at a central level. Except the faculty LUMC, the faculties of Leiden University have a representative…

In accordance with Article 7.12 of the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW), the Board of Examiners of the Psychology degree programme is the body that establishes whether a student meets the conditions necessary for obtaining a degree. It is responsible for the quality of assessments and monitors…

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…

The Board of Admissions determines on the basis of the requirements of the programme concerned whether a student can be admitted to that programme. To see whether you are admissible for our programmes, please visit our websites for prospective students: Archaeology (BA) Archaeology (MA/MSc)…

Chapter 1: Administration and composition of the Faculty of Medicine Chapter 2: Consultation Chapter 3: Student conduct in relation to future professional activity Chapter 4: The online complaints desk

This document provides rules, guidelines and information on permitted and prohibited uses of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in examinations/assessment during your study programme. These rules and guidelines apply to all students at the Faculty of Humanities.

Employee participation bodies represent the welfare and interests of employees and students. Within the FSW: The Faculty Council and the Institute Councils have the right of consent and the right to give advice. The Programme Committees and the Student Sounding Board Group give the various boards…

The data (the study abroad reports) are used to assist other students who are considering undertaking study-related activities abroad.

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…