Study advisers
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.
Academic issues
Are you experiencing academic difficulties? Or are you falling behind in your studies due to personal circumstances? If so, it is essential that you speak to your study adviser/coordinator as soon as possible. He or she can advise you on the best course of action and, if required, assist you in dealing with academic delay.
Practical issues
You can also speak to your study adviser about a range of practical issues concerning your programme, such as:
- Planning your studies
- Schedule issues
- Choosing elective credits
- Requesting exemptions
- Advice on internship
You can find the study advisers in the Study Programmes section of the organisational structure.
Study advisor Astronomy master's programme
Wouter Schrier MSc.
E-mail: studyadvisor@strw.leidenuniv.nl
Location: Oort building, room number 567
Support for Astronomy students
The Astronomy education programme offers guidance and advice during your studies. The Astronomy study advisor is your central point of contact for this matter. Find out below where the study advisor can help. In addition, Leiden University offers extensive support. For a full overview of available services, follow the menu link on Guidance and Advice.
Help with problems
Do you encounter problems or delays during your studies? The study advisor can help you, if necessary in consultation with the student counselor or other support services. All conversations with the study advisor are confidential and in accordance with the code of conduct of the national association of study advisors (in Dutch).
Progress and visa consequences
If any difficulties arise or if you fall behind, contact the study advisor as soon as possible. The study advisor may also take the initative to contact you if there is reason to do so. It is important to always contact someone in case of problems, if only because a delay in your study programme can have serious consequences for your visa. Click here for more information on visa and residence permits for current students.
Student services
As a student, you are encouraged to make an appointment with the study advisor at any time to talk about your personal circumstances. By the advice of the study advisor, but also at your own initiative, you can contact various student facilities, such as psychologists, deans, general study assistance, etc.
At the start of your Astronomy master's, you will have an intake meeting with the Astronomy study advisor. You will have to plan this meeting yourself using the online appointment system in response to the e-mail you will receive from the study advisor before the start of your Astronomy programme. The intake meeting covers the following topics:
- Master Study Plan: You will discuss the study plan that you have drafted for your Astronomy master's programme. Any adjustments to your plans can be included here, as final approval of your Study Plan by the Astronomy study advisor is required.
- First Research Project: The Astronomy study advisor may assist you in finding a supervisor for your First Research Project, matching your research interests to a Leiden Observatory staff member.
Make sure to prepare your intake meeting well as intructed here.
Send an e-mail
For short and simple questions or problems, please contact the study advisor by email at studyadvisor@strw.leidenuniv.nl. For more complex issues, make an appointment through the online appointment system below.
Make an appointment
For detailed questions or complex problems, use the system below to plan an appointment or phone call with the Astronomy study advisor. This system is only intended for students. The maximal duration of an appointment is 30 minutes. When you have an appointment, please seat yourself opposite of the study advisor's office at the appointed time. The study advisor will pick you up there. Short and simple questions don't require an appointment but can be asked by e-mail via studyadvisor@strw.leidenuniv.nl.
Attention! If you have a very urgent problem and/or the times available in the appointment system don't suit you, send an e-mail to make a separate appointment.
Online appointment system Astronomy study advisor
The online appointment system is only intended for students. Are you a prospective student or a colleague? Please contact the Astronomy study advisor through studyadvisor@strw.leidenuniv.nl.