Current students have to renew their financial support package every year. Every year in March they will be contacted about this; they should not apply via the application form again.

There are several departments within the university that can assist you with malfunctions or problems with your account, your LU-Card, a student workstation or other ICT services. Take a look below for information on who to contact for what.

There are several departments within the university that can assist you with malfunctions or problems with your account, your LU-Card, a student workstation or other ICT services. Take a look below for information on who to contact for what.

There are several departments within the university that can assist you with malfunctions or problems with your account, your LU-Card, a student workstation or other ICT services. Take a look below for information on who to contact for what.

There are several departments within the university that can assist you with malfunctions or problems with your account, your LU-Card, a student workstation or other ICT services. Take a look below for information on who to contact for what.

There are several departments within the university that can assist you with malfunctions or problems with your account, your LU-Card, a student workstation or other ICT services. Take a look below for information on who to contact for what.

If you have a general question about studying at Leiden University the staff of the Student Affairs Front Office would be happy to help. They can provide information on a wide range of subjects.

Study support, Study support

Study support

Student Support FSW regularly organizes workshops and events to support you in your studies, study career and your preparations for the job market.

Financial support for delayed study progress via regulations on financial support for students (FOS)

Financial support for delayed study progress via regulations on financial support for students (FOS)

Are you a first-year student FSW? Do you want to find your way around the University? Would you like to be advised by a senior student? Apply for a buddy!

The POPcorner, Career Service and Community Engagement Service are happy to support you during your study career. Every month you will find an overview of our activities here!

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.

Facility, Organisation, Social

The POPcorner, Career Service and Community Engagement Service are happy to support you during your study career. Every month you will find an overview of our activities here. This time: the summer edition!

The new university Strategic Plan Innovating and Connecting 2022-2027 was presented during the Dies Natalis on 8 February 2022. Colleagues and students from our faculty also made contributions, inspired by the vision and strategy process underway in our faculty since 2019.

In the coming weeks, psychology students can reserve a place to spend a morning/afternoon studying at the faculty, together with other psychology students. For example, you reserve a place together with another psychology student and occasionally discuss the material and motivate each other. In that…

The academic year 2021-2022 is already past the halfway mark. That also means that the current members of the Faculty Council have been at work for more than half a year. Time for an update with staff members Evelien Wolthuis and Kiki Zanolie.

The Leiden University Student Platform (LUS) is a student-led ‘think-tank’ consisting of eight members, seven representatives of each Faculty and a Chair. The LUS discusses a wide variety of topics that concern students and annually presents the Leiden Teaching Prize for the best teacher of the year

Paul Wouters has been reappointed as Dean of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. His second term runs from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023.

Simay Çetin won the FSW Master’s Thesis Prize 2021 with her thesis “Interpreting Culture through Embodied Practice: An anthropological study of sexuality among Dutch Women with Turkish Migrant backgrounds”. She was supervised by Prof. dr. Peter Pels. According to the jury is Simay’s thesis not only…

When studying at Leiden University you may be entitled to Dutch student finance and a student travel pass from DUO. Whether you are eligible depends on several factors such as your nationality and length of stay.

The Career Service of the faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences assists students and recent graduates with study choice and career questions during their bachelor's and master's and with the transition from study to the first job.

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CareerTime FSW

On 22 April, all students and staff of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences received an invitation to join the conversation about the faculty vision and strategy plan. They could do that by attending one of the feedback sessions on 10, 11 and 12 May. Those sessions were a success: the Faculty…

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.

Leiden University is well known for its student associations, which provide a great way for you to get to know your fellow students. As well as parties and social events, student associations also offer excellent sporting and cultural opportunities.

The Humanities POPcorner student panel consists of 4 student members, all from different study programmes. This ensures that the POPcorner FGW student panel is able to represent a larger group. The panel organizes activities such as promotions, lectures, excursions, and get-togethers, thus contributing…

For all students studying in The Hague there is the Student Radar app. In this app you can find all the student activities that are organised in The Hague as well as tools to get to know the city. Find the student activities that interest you most, claim your student discount and discover what The Hague…

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Student psychologists

As a (new) student there are various possibilities to meet other students more easily, to participate in fun activities and to feel more connected to the university community.

No appointment is necessary, you can just mail us!

Leiden University is well known for its student associations, which provide a great way for you to get to know your fellow students. As well as parties and social events, student associations also offer excellent sporting and cultural opportunities.

Student counsellors can answer questions and provide guidance in situations involving regulations and legal provisions. All meetings with student counsellors are strictly confidential.

Some study programmes have a coordinator who is specialised in assisting students with internship and research matters.

Student psychologists

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

Some study programmes have a coordinator who is specialised in assisting students with internship and research matters.

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.

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.

Your student or registration card is your proof of registration as a student of Leiden University.

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