Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Bachelor, Master

Study support

How can you find an internship or research project and what arrangements do you need to make?

To help ensure your studies go well, Leiden University offers guidance and advice services. You can find the most important contact information here.

Leiden University supports students with a refugee background by providing guidance and encouraging contact with fellow students and staff. Find out about the services available and how you can play a role.

Are you looking for someone to study with, or would you like to come into contact with other students for support or social activities? Sign up for one of the student buddy programmes.

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Study support

Study support

Assistance for refugee students, first-generation students, and students from Suriname and the Caribbean region of the Netherlands.

How can you find an internship or research project and what arrangements do you need to make?

Learn how your organisation board can request funding for projects and activities.

As a bachelor’s student at Leiden University, you will be issued with binding study advice (BSA). This means you must obtain sufficient study credits in the first year of your bachelor’s programme to be permitted to continue studying. Some programmes also have additional requirements.

Master, PhD

The role of the Board of Examiners is to ensure that study programmes adhere to their Course and Examination Regulations. The Board of Examiners oversees all tests and examinations within the institute and determines whether students have acquired the knowledge and skills required for the awarding of…

You’ve graduated. What’s your next step? Leiden University offers many options for students who have just finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

If you need extra assistance, guidance or facilities there are several staff members who can help. Who you should speak to depends on the nature of your situation.

Community, engagement, and well-being.

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…

Conference, Workshop

Studying is already a lot of work, so on this page you'll find the most sought-after information for second- and third-year students. Do you feel something important is missing? Let us know via the feedback button, and we'll improve it for the next student.

Study support

Safe use of IT

Safe use of IT

Outgoing exchange coordinators can provide you with information and advice if you are interested in going abroad as part of your Leiden University study programme.

Safe use of IT

Study support

Looking for the most relevant information for international exchange students at Leiden University. Take a look at the topics below.

Organisation

Study support

Being a student isn't cheap. As well as tuition fees you'll also have to consider rent, groceries, insurances and more. Luckily you can sometimes get subsidies, discounts or a part-time job. Find out here how to make your money go further and who you can turn to with financial worries.

Welcome to Leiden University

PhD, Staff

Welcome to Leiden University

Bachelor, Master

Bachelor, Master

Hopefully it won’t be necessary but should need to access healthcare during your studies, you can find all the necessary contact information here. Make sure you also have adequate health insurance. This is a legal requirement in the Netherlands. We also highly recommend that you take out liability i…

Student psychologists

Education administration offices

The role of the Board of Examiners is to ensure that study programmes adhere to their Course and Examination Regulations. The Board of Examiners oversees all tests and examinations within the institute and determines whether students have acquired the knowledge and skills required for the awarding of…

The role of the Board of Examiners is to ensure that study programmes adhere to their Course and Examination Regulations. The Board of Examiners oversees all tests and examinations within the institute and determines whether students have acquired the knowledge and skills required for the awarding of…

As a student, you can access a range of other software free of charge or for a reduced tariff. These include office tools, cloud storage, anti-virus software and much more.

During your studies, you may encounter all kinds of challenges. Here you can find an overview of various resources to help you.

The Healthy Society Programme (HSP) has selected five scale-up projects for a special acceleration grant, giving successful health initiatives the opportunity to be rolled out more widely across the province of South Holland. One of these projects is StartKracht, led by clinical psychologist Anika B…

Books and study materials

During your time as a student you will probably encounter a variety of challenges. Both in terms of studying and personal development, you might need a little help from time to time. Find out how you can boost your well-being and who you can turn to for support.