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Alumnus Robert van Asten has been an MP for D66 since 2025. He studied Tax Law at Leiden University from 1997 to 2005. After a career in that field, he switched to local politics and later national politics.

This page provides information on what you can do if you disagree with a decision made by Leiden University.

The Pre-PhD Programme takes place in the second semester (February-July) and consists of two tracks.

To arrange upon your return

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

To arrange upon your return

internship, research project, fieldwork, summer school, conference, excursion, field trip, thesis

To arrange upon your return

When writing a thesis or paper you must make good use of the insights you have gained during your lectures and studies so far. You should also refer to relevant literature and carry out your own research on the topic.

This page provides information on what to do if you think you have been improperly treated by a staff member or fellow student of Leiden University.

Each academic year, POPcorner offers a wide range of workshops, courses and other support activities.

What was life like for people with disabilities in the Middle Ages? University lecturer Krista Milne delved into medieval manuscripts and found more than thirty images of assistance dogs of all shapes and sizes. Now, a Vidi grant is enabling her to expand her research to include the question of what…

Lecture, Blue History Network Graduate Forum

Books and study materials

What to do if your residence permit is expired, lost or stolen.

Lecture, Sign Languages & Deaf People

Middle East Studies Lecture

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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.

Read here about the various agreements in place at Leiden University for student and study associations and other student organisations.

A minor allows you to develop your knowledge beyond the boundaries of your study programme, or to specialise further in your own field of study. You can follow a minor in Leiden and also in Delft or Rotterdam.

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…

Course and exam enrolment

Course and exam enrolment

Statements & proof of graduation

A minor allows you to develop your knowledge beyond the boundaries of your study programme, or to specialise further in your own field of study. You can follow a minor in Leiden and also in Delft or Rotterdam.

Books and study materials

Leiden University strives to offer a safe and inclusive environment. It is essential that you can undertake your studies in an atmosphere of respect and integrity. Find out who you can turn to for information, support, or in cases of complaints.

Study support

Books and study materials

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.

Food and drink facilities available in the university buildings at Leiden University.

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

Study support

Study support

Course and exam enrolment

To arrange upon your return

Toelichting op de terminologie m.b.t. studeren met een beperking

To arrange before departure

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Grotius Dialogue

Lecture

Graduating from your study programme and being awarded your diploma does not mean your student registration is automatically cancelled. De-registration is your own responsibility and is not compulsory.

Lecture

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…