As a student at Leiden University, you have access to a wide range of digital and physical facilities. These include tools to help you with your studies, spaces to conduct research and practical facilities that can help you in your daily student life. On the pages below you can find all information…

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University Library, Witte Singel 27, 2311 BG, Leiden

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Practice makes perfect, and that’s why we organize a rehearsal before the ceremony. We expect you at 09:00 in the theater, where the ceremony will take place, for registration and the rehearsal right after. We will rehearse the procession, the conferring of the degrees, and discuss the seating arrangements.…

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Find out what to do in the event of an emergency or incident during your studies.

Does the Leiden Leadership Programme appeal to you? You can find more about the selection procedure below. The applications for 2026-2027 run from 1 September till 30 September 2026.

Discover when and how to register for courses at the Honours College.

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If you suspect that malpractice is taking place within your study programme, you are entitled to report it.

If you could use some extra support during your student time, we have a few more options for you.

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Thinking about going abroad during your studies, or just curious about your international opportunities? Then this week is for you. During the International Experience Week, you’ll get all the information and tips you need to shape your plans for a study abroad experience.

The Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH) Labs at Leiden University are where innovative behavioural science research takes place in the domains of psychology, digital technology, language and the development of children and adolescents. We are always looking for participants for various research studi…

Here you can find information on Leiden University’s regulations, organisation and quality assurance.

Instead of going on exchange, you could choose to study abroad independently. This is an option if you want to go to a destination that doesn’t have an exchange agreement with Leiden University, or if you missed out on an exchange place.

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Exchange: What and why?

As part of the Leiden study system we provide first-year bachelor’s students with good support and good academic guidance. This guidance is given by tutors and mentors from your faculty or study programme.

Exchange: What and why?

Our research studies take place at different locations.

In this app, you can find all your personal study information in one place. Log in once and access your timetable, grades, study progress, PC availability, digital student card and the latest news, anytime and anywhere. You will also receive push notifications via the app in case of calamities.

Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged…

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

At faculty and study programme level there are various regulations in place to ensure that everything runs as it should. For example, there are thesis and faculty regulations, as well as rules and guidelines on assessments, exams, degree classifications and plagiarism.

The essential app for all Leiden University students. Here you can find all your study information in one place. Log in once and access your timetable, grades, PC availability and the latest news, anytime and anywhere.

Education

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Education

Alumni event, Lezing

Study spaces

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Festival, Graduation Ceremony

Festival, Graduation Ceremony

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.