As a bachelor’s student at Leiden University, you will be 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.

To help ensure your studies go well, Leiden University offers guidance and advice services. You can find the most important contact information here.

Depending on your questions or concerns, there are various departments you can turn to for advice or support. View the full overview here.

Presenting a well-thought-out idea to Schiphol experts, a former ambassador or a security expert. For the third-year Security Studies bachelor students, this was a unique experience and a great opportunity last week. 'Who knows, maybe they can work for us in the future!'

The Executive Board of Leiden University has asked the University Council to advise on its proposed decision to reactivate the person counters/sensors in due course. The Council will now look at this carefully before the Board makes a final decision. The advice of the University’s participation body…

The more than 370 sensors that have been hung up in Leiden University buildings to count the people present will not be switched on again. The equipment will eventually be removed from the buildings.

If universities and research institutions want to tackle unacceptable behaviour in academia, they must shift their focus from dealing with complaints to preventing such behaviour in the first place. This is what the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) has concluded. It has therefore…

An article in Leiden University’s Mare newspaper on 24 September states that the University Council advised against reappointing President of the Executive Board Annetje Ottow. The Board of Governors, deans and Annetje Ottow respond below.

What practical steps can we take to resolve cross-border claims to looted art and prevent illicit trafficking in cultural goods? That's what the European Parliament asked Leiden legal scholar Evelien Campfens. Her advice: develop a registration system, issue art with a ‘passport’ and set up a European…

Expert in public affairs and politics Arco Timmermans advised the informer Kim Putters.

De Universiteit Leiden vindt de aanpassing van het bindend studieadvies geen verstandig plan.

The introductory meeting of the new evening track Management and Consultancy (MSc Management Public Sector) was held on Thursday 3 February at Wijnhaven. Prof. dr. Frits van der Meer, in charge of the professional Public Administration master programme, welcomed the first cohort of students together…

Many people have fled to the Netherlands since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, including students. But even before this war, students with refugee backgrounds were eager to study at Leiden University. How does the University help young people from various backgrounds find their way around the Dutch…

Sometimes circumstances can cause you to fall behind in your studies. It is important that you seek advice right away to help you find the best course of action. If you fall too far behind, you may have to discontinue your studies. In cases of exceptional circumstances, you may be eligible to request…

If you need extra assistance, guidance or facilities there are several staff members who can help. Who you should speak to depends on the nature of your situation.

You should start considering your future career as soon as you commence your studies at Leiden University. Learn more about career planning and where you can go for sound career advice. Find out about upcoming career workshops, where to look for job vacancies and what makes a good job application. Or…

Do you have money worries? Or are you struggling to pay your bills? You're not alone. Nearly half of all students find it difficult to make ends meet. Find out where you can turn for free help and advice.

Acting as a carer takes a lot of time and energy. If this causes you to fall behind in your studies or experience other difficulties, you can request support from the university.

To help ensure your studies go well, Leiden University offers guidance and advice services. You can find the most important contact information here.

These pages contain all the information you need concerning your study programme. Here you can find information about practical matters such as timetables, grades and exams. You can also find out who to turn to for guidance on matters such as study choices, elective credits, internships, research and…

During your studies you will probably stay in rented accommodation. But how can you find suitable accommodation? And what should you do if you have housing problems or issues with your landlord? Find out where you can turn for advice. And learn about the assistance available in DUWO international student…

Are you not sure whether you have chosen the right study programme? Are you finding it hard to decide which study programme to do next? The advisers at Leiden University’s Career Services are on hand to offer help and advice.

We are on hand to offer you help and advice in a range of different ways. On this page you can find out where and to who you can turn, depending on your situation.

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.

Last Saturday, Wijnhaven Campus and the Anna van Buerenplein were the setting for the first 'on campus' Experience Days in The Hague since the restrictive measures in higher education were introduced in March 2020. Spread over the day, some 200 students visited the campus to delve deeper into the 3…

Do you want to be optimally prepared for your career? On the Leiden University Career Zone you can find everything you need to start working towards your future career. You can also contact the university’s Career Services for advice on career preparations and choices during your studies.

Are you studying whilst pregnant or combining your studies with taking care of children? You may sometimes need a little extra help and advice. Find out about the support available and who you can turn to.

Have you been subjected to concerning or threatening behaviour? Are you worried that a fellow student might pose a danger to others? Or do you have concerns about abusive behaviour in the home? If so, you can turn to the Advisory Team for Concerning or Threatening Behaviour.

A chronic illness is a long-term and persistent health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.