Honours College

Are you curious about other disciplines and would you like to develop yourself more broadly alongside your bachelor studies? Discover the Honours College!

What is the Honours College?

Leiden University's Honours College is intended for curious students who are looking for a challenge alongside their bachelor's programme. Participants in the Honours College broaden their horizons with an interdisciplinary range of courses. This allows them to discover new interests and talents and develop their skills. 

Visit our overview page for all honours opportunities at Leiden University. 

Why join the Honours College?

• Small-scale education: A stimulating environment with room for interaction and discussion.
• Broad offer: Choose from a wide range of interdisciplinary courses. 
• Outside-the-box: Look beyond the boundaries of your field with students and teachers from different disciplines.
• Certificate: If you successfully complete the Honours College track, you will receive an Honours College certificate. This allows you to show employers that you have successfully completed your programme. 

Combining the Honours College with other activities

The duration of the Honours College is 2 or 2.5 years, depending on your start date. The Honours College at Leiden University is designed in such a way that you can follow it alongside your bachelor’s programme without falling behind in your studies.

It is also possible to combine the Honours College with other study activities, such as a stay abroad, internship or relevant board position. The coordinator of the track where you start stands ready to discuss specific requests. 

Where do you want to start?

Click on a track and discover more! We also offer Dutch-taught honours tracks.