On Friday, 16 May 2025, the results of the Faculty  Council elections were announced. This year, elections were held for both the staff and student representatives.

From 12 to 15 May 2025, elections were held for the student positions of the University Council, the student and staff positions of all Faculty Councils, the LUMC Student Council and all Employee Councils. View the results of the election. Why vote? Leiden University regards co-participation as…

This page will be updated after the nomination of candidates. The elections for the faculty council will be held from 12-15 May 2025.

Elections 2025

Below is an overview of the election results 2025. Documents are only available in Dutch. University Council Student section University Council Student sections Faculty Councils Archeology Humanities Governance and Global Affairs LUMC Law Social and Behavioural Sciences Science Staff sections Faculty…

In which year do the elections take place? Students choose a new representation every year. Employees do this every two years.   Student representation Staff representation 2024 Student representation University Council Student representation Faculty Councils Student Council LUMC Employee representation…

Time schedule 7 April Reference date and determination of electoral registers. On this day it is determined who can choose and who can apply. 8 and 9 April Submission of candidacy  If you want to fulfill a position in participation, you can apply with a digital form on 8 or 9 April (by 16.00 at…

This document comprises guidelines drawn up by the Executive Board, within the meaning of Article 9.5 in conjunction with Article 9.15 of the Higher Education and Research Act (WHW), which must be implemented by the Faculty Boards. The Guidelines for Elective Credits and Minors describes the procedure…

University groups may be eligible for allowances for organisation and election programme costs. In this regulation you can read about the conditions, the amounts and the application procedure for reimbursements.

Participation organs serve as bodies for consultation, information, communication and advice. They promote the welfare and interests of students and staff. A number of bodies at the University have the right to consent and advise, the Faculty Councils on faculty matters and the University Council on…

A polling station exists for every election of the University Council, Faculty Council and Employee Council. The polling station arranges the practical and formal matters regarding the elections, such as inspecting the list of voters, gathering candidate application forms and determining the election…

The University Council (UR) is a democratically elected participation body in which students and staff of the University are represented. The Council is composed of eight staff members and eight student members from all faculties and supporting services. Leiden University currently has three staff…

You can vote for your representatives for the University Council during the elections. You can read about the organisation of the election in the electoral regulations.

You can vote for your representatives for the Faculty and Employee Councils during the elections. You can read about the organisation of the elections in the electoral regulations.

After the University Council, the Faculty Council is the second highest staff and student body at the University. It acts as an intermediary between the various departments of a faculty. The Faculty Council has the right to approve and advise on various matters concerning the faculty. It also represents…

The Board of Examiners of the Institute of Public Administration is responsible for examination and monitors the level of exams and elective courses/ packages.  

The Programme Committee of the Institute of Education and Child Studies advises the institute and faculty councils about everything that concerns education. Furthermore, the Programme Committee  actively contributes to quality assurance of the Institute’s bachelor’s and master’s programmes.…

The University Council consists of sixteen members and also has a chairperson and a registrar.

Leiden University has both a list system and a candidate system for elections. Co-participation councils decide for themselves which system they will use. List system The list system places the emphasis on the lists. Voters select one candidate on one list. Therefore by selecting a candidate, they also…

Candidates who stand for election accept the responsibilities that come with a potential council seat. Students receive financial compensation, while staff members are granted time off from their regular duties.  The responsibilities vary depending on the council: The University Council meets every…

The University Council is the central co-participation body of the University. Composition, term of office, elections, powers, rights and obligations are defined in these regulations.