Modern Arabic titles in the catalogue of Leiden University Libraries (UBL) can now also be consulted in original Arabic script. Taking away the need to transliterate titles, has made searching for Arabic source materials in the catalogue much easier and more efficient for users.

The Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Thousands of students and researchers from eight partner universities in the Netherlands and Flanders have been able to gain valuable experience in Egypt through the institute. Good reason for a celebrat…

Leiden University is awarding an honorary doctorate to virologist Marc van Ranst. Van Ranst has been one of the main advisers of the Belgian government during the Covid pandemic. German Arabist Beatrice Gründler will also receive an honorary doctorate for her work in the field of Oriental Manuscript…

Do you need help managing your time or coping with study stress? Would you like tips about thesis writing or strategic study techniques? Leiden University offers a range of courses designed to help you improve your study skills.

Some study programmes help you monitor your own academic progress by assisting you in drawing up a study plan at the end of your first year.

A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Studying is a skill you can learn. How do you approach your studies? Do you start on time and use the right strategies to process all that information? Or do you need a little help to improve your study skills? Learn about the (online) workshops and apps that can help and who you can turn to for personal…

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.

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Some study programmes help you monitor your own academic progress by assisting you in drawing up a study plan at the end of your first year.

A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Study spaces

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Students of Leiden University are 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.

Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

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Instead of going on exchange, you could choose to study abroad independently. This is an option if you want to go to a destination that doesn’t have an exchange agreement with Leiden University, or if you missed out on an exchange place.

Instead of going on exchange, you could choose to study abroad independently. This is an option if you want to go to a destination that doesn’t have an exchange agreement with Leiden University, or if you missed out on an exchange place.

Being on the board of a student or university organisation can be a valuable experience and an asset to your CV. But be aware that board membership activities can cause you to fall behind in your studies. Make sure to request any available financial support in good time.

Are you having doubts about your choice of study programme? Are you thinking of switching programmes? The study choice adviser is here to help. Together you can discuss your current studies and look into options for choosing a new programme.

Sometimes you might need to temporarily discontinue your studies due to personal issues. Or you may decide to take a break from studying, for example between your Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes. There are several options available to you, but make sure to look into all the procedures and conditions…

Books and study materials

Books and study materials

Books and study materials

Books and study materials

Your choice of study programme can determine your career path and your future. It is therefore understandable that you might have doubts about your chosen Bachelor’s programme, or find it difficult to choose a Master’s programme. The advisers at the Career Service are on hand to offer help and advic…

Your choice of study programme can determine your career path and your future. It is therefore understandable that you might have doubts about your chosen Bachelor’s programme, or find it difficult to choose a Master’s programme. The advisers at the Career Service are on hand to offer help and advic…

Dyslexia is a learning disorder which is common among students and can impact your studies at Leiden University.

Study Abroad Film Contest

Is one study programme not challenging enough, or are you having trouble choosing between two programmes? If so, a double study programme might be the solution.

Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

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