‘The pupils are enthusiastic and they miss you.’ That’s what a teacher from Haags Montessori Lyceum said in a mail to third-year student Resi Aarts (Bachelor’s in Physics) when she was unable to tutor the pupils one Friday. She and Sem Grootscholten (Master’s in Public Administration) support secondary…

The new Students for Leiden party pulled off a stunning victory in the municipal elections. From nowhere, the party won two seats on Leiden Municipal Council. How are brand-new student councillors Mitchell Wiegand Bruss and Elianne Wijnands doing? ‘We’ve already asked questions about the quality of…

The interdisciplinary, English-taught minor ‘Violence Studies’ looks at violence from very diverse scientific perspectives. What are the benefits from this approach? Students and lecturers evaluate: ‘This minor’s a goldmine’.

The university campus at Leiden Bio Science Park will change rapidly over the next few years. A short film shows the transformation to a full campus. See what this mix of new university buildings, student accommodation and restaurants and cafés will look like. And sustainability and biodiversity won’t…

‘Everyone’s talking about it, everyone thinks everyone else is doing it, but the reality is disappointing,’ says biochemist Gerard van Westen in his 3 October University lecture in the Van der Werfpark. In the full marquee, he gets a laugh with this suggestion that artificial intelligence is comparable…

Student dean Romke Biagioni is committed to help students have an easygoing and pleasant time during their studies. She assists students with disabilities, looks for solutions to problems such as housing issues and counsels students with social or financial problems. For MSc student Computer Science…

The new University Sports and Exam Centre is another step closer. Bigger sports and exam halls, plenty of room for meeting people, an open feel that integrates with the Campus Square and the sports fields, optimal acoustics and an uncompromisingly sustainable building with a green facade and solar panels.…

Organisation

Organisation

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

To arrange upon your return

To arrange upon your return

Staying in contact with other students might not always be easy but it is very important. Find out about the different ways in which you can meet other students.

After Covid, the world is opening up again and so is our vision on international education. The old Study Abroad Festival was great, but we've decided to go bigger. Introducing the new International Experience Week for all students and staff.

Career and apply for jobs

A special online session in Dutch for parents and caregivers of Leiden University students who would like to go on exchange

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Career and apply for jobs

Study support

Study support

Are you looking for tips on how to improve your study and exam skills? Would you like to work on your writing, speaking or time-management techniques? Find out what you can do to develop your own skills and who you can turn to for help.

The Local Consultative Committee is where Leiden University as an employer, represented by its Executive Board, meets with its employees, represented by delegates of the four unions that are party to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Snellius, Niels Bohrweg 1, 2333 CA, Leiden

On top of its regular study programmes and courses, Leiden University offers a variety of online courses.

Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden

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Facility

Van Steenis, Einsteinweg 2, 2333 CC, Leiden

Would you like to play a role in promoting the interests of students? Why not join a co-participation body or national student organisation.

The FSW Honours College offers you an interactive Honours track, alongside your regular bachelor’s degree programme.

As well as study associations, Leiden University also has a number of other associations through which you can develop your skills and gain experience that will come in useful in your later professional life.

Become a Resident Assistant.

Changing the future, by understanding the past. Join Archaeology & Society and broaden your horizon!

Would you like to broaden and deepen your horizons in an interdisciplinary community? Would you like to explore how science, society and self can be consciously and strategically aligned to solve complex and interwoven problems? If so, take a look at the admission requirements and application proced…

Education

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 incoming students, LUC Class of 2023, will have a different start to their student life. To help them adjust to university life, Leiden University has developed a mentor-tutor - system.

So you've completed your studies and are about to enter the job market. The Career Service can help you to find that first job.

Good mental health provides a strong foundation for study and work. It is important to seek help if you are not doing well. There are a range of ways in which you can work on your mental well-being. You can also turn to others for help and guidance. Take a look at the various options available.

Problems in the world we live come and go, and are a source of debate in society, business and politics as well as a topic for researchers who aim to better understand mechanism in so many different areas. Effectively tackling these problems is a hard task for any party involved.

During illness, the stiffness or viscosity of cells can change. Tom Evers demonstrated this by measuring such properties of human immune cells for the first time. ‘The stiffness of certain cells could be a way to make a diagnosis,’ Evers said. He defended his thesis on March 26th.

Learn about studying abroad within or outside the EU via your faculty or a university-wide agreement. Or explore alternative options for going abroad.

Research

Information for student organisations on dignity, respect and well-being

Good time management means making the optimum use of your time. You can achieve this by setting priorities, planning realistically and sticking to your plans.

It is possible to develop and improve your study skills. By using the SMART method you can learn to study strategically, be academically competent, have confidence about taking exams and manage your time well. Of course all this is only possible if you put in enough hours.