The Department Bestuursondersteuning (Support Faculty Board) supports the Faculty Board, the Faculty Bureau, the Faculty Council and the faculty as a whole in the policy and decision-making cycle, the meetings that go with it and administrative communication to prepare and follow up on it.…

The Communications and Student Recruitment Committee provides information to and organises activities for prospective students seeking to learn more about the Institute of Political Science’s BSc and MSc programmes. Committee members: Wencke Appelman Arjen Boin Nathalie van Dooren (coordinator) Mariana…

Employee Councils are composed of staff members who represent the University staff. The employee council serves a body for consultation, information, communication and advice. In its work, the employee council follows the Employee Council Regulations, adopted by the Executive Board. The Employee Council…

Distinguished Fellows of Leiden University College The Hague are acknowledged for their extensive and outstanding expertise in the private or public sector, and for their intellectual contributions to LUC’s academic programme and scholarly community. After having been appreciated members of LUC’s academic…

The Advisory Council advises the Institute Board on a wide range of topics that concern the Institute. This advice is mainly dispensed on matters concerning education, research and the link between studies and the labour market. Composition The members of the Advisory Council are: Christiaan van de…

On the 17th of June 2025, the Faculty Board adopted a policy outlining the framework for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the faculty. The framework is applicable to staff members, and is intended to provide foundational principles for the use of the technology. It is expected that the…

The Advisory Board is responsible for advising the Faculty Board on the key aspects of the Faculty's policies relating to: a. education, b. scientific research and c. operational management. The Board has the following members: Corien Bakker (municipal archaeologist Den Haag) Tim de Ridder (municipal…

The BKO-Committee (Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs, BKO) assesses the Teaching Qualification portfolio. Read more about it on the staff website.

De afdeling Functioneel beheer van de faculteit Geesteswetenschappen, Universiteit Leiden, is technisch verantwoordelijk voor de onderwijssystemen die binnen de faculteit worden gebruikt.

Faculty Council The Faculty Council represents students and staff, and acts as a ‘sounding board’ for the Faculty Board. The Council has 18 members. Programme Committees Every study programme has its own Programme Committee, which advises the Education Boards of the study programme concerned. Co-participation,…

The Student Desk Humanities can help you with questions about course registration, minors, grades, PhD applications, official transcripts en contract courses

Plexus Student Centre is there for the needs of all students. The Plexus Advisory Group advises Plexus management during regular meetings. All manner of day to day issues are addressed, from smoking by the exit, to requests for subsidies (SOS) and facilities for student organisations. Both independent…

The Faculty Board is responsible for the administration and organisation of the faculty in terms of education and research.

Elections 2026

General information on PhD research at Leiden University (including specific information of Leiden Law School on the Training and Supervision Plan (TSP), the Data Management Plan (DMP), and the PhD training).

This Code sets out standards for Dutch higher education institutions in their dealings with international students. By signing the Code of Conduct of the Association of Universities in the Netherlands, Leiden University offers international students a clear insight into the quality of its study programmes,…

In the application form for ethical review, the Ethics Committee emphasizes  the importance of a data management plan and the careful use of personal data (in relation to GDPR).  The Ethics Committee does not review/check the data management plan nor the use of personal data by the researcher.…

The Faculty of Humanities is a unique international centre for the advanced study of languages, cultures, arts, and societies worldwide, in their historical contexts from prehistory to the present. The Faculty of Humanities is one of seven faculties of Leiden…

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…

The Financial and Economic Affairs Department (FEZ) is responsible for the administration of the financial resources. Each Institute/Department has its own account manager who is the first point of contact. In the event the account manager is absent, a FEZ colleague provides a back-up function. Staff…

The Board Secretary supports the Faculty Board with preparation, minuting, and processing of all board meetings. In addition, the Board Secretary advises the Faculty Board on both policy content as well as procedures. The secretariat provides support to the Faculty Departments, the Departmental…

The regulations on ICT and internet use contain a balance between responsible and safe use of ICT and internet on the one hand, and the privacy of the user on the other. What is allowed, and what is not? What consequences might follow abuse? These regulations state the rules regarding the use of…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. General contacts   Director of education Dr. F.W. Takes Education coordinator Joyce Glerum Study Advisor I. van der Brandt  

The Faculty Office for the Faculty Board/Staff Support Departments provides administrative support to the heads of department and other staff members. To ensure a timely response to requests, the team has a central email address: faculteitsbestuur@law.leidenuniv.nl

Responsibility The Management Board is a consultative body of the Executive Board and faculty deans. The Executive Board only reaches important decisions once it has consulted the Management Board. The faculty deans therefore contribute to the overall management of the University. What does the Management…

Contacts for the master's programme Mathematics. General contacts   Programme director Dr. M.J. Bright Education coordinator Laura van Kempen-Helmsing Study Advisor - Applied Mathematics Dr. Dalia Terhesiu Study Advisor - Algebra Dr. Yajnaseni Dutta Study Advisor - SBB, Communication, Education…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Informatica & Economie. General contacts   Director of education Dr. F.W. Takes Education coordinator R. Derogee Study Adviser Saskia Jong      

Career Service Humanities helps students and recent graduates with career issues. The internship coordinator is also part of this team.

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Informatica. General contacts   Director of education Dr F.W. Takes Education coordinator Riet Derogee Study Adviser Dr. Jeannette de Graaf

The Programme Committee consists of teachers and students. The committee is responsible for evaluations of teaching, and the main body where concrete issues can be addressed. Each programme has a Programme Committee (OC), in which both students and teachers are members. This committee has an independent…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Natuurkunde. General contacts   Director of education Dr. W. Löffler  Education coordinator Marije Boonstra MPhil Study Adviser Dr. C. (Chara) Papathanasiou   Board of Examiners Dr. M. Schaller (chair) Dr. D.J. Kraft Dr. D.F.E. Samtleben Prof.dr.M.van…

Contacts for the master's programme Physics. General contacts   Director of education Prof.dr. Koenraad Schalm Education coordinator Marije Boonstra MPhil Study Adviser Dr. Chara Papathanasiou   Board of Examiners Dr. M. Schaller (chair) Dr. D. Kraft  Dr. D.F.E. Samtleben Prof.dr.…

The Institute of Anglo-American Law was established by Professor Basil Markesinis, and opened by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in 1988.

The Academic Integrity Committee investigates suspected violations of academic integrity by employees of Leiden University. The Committee is composed of professors from all faculties. The Academic Integrity Committee consists of two chambers: a chamber where complaints can be filed for suspected violation…

The University Ombuds Officer deals with complaints from students who believe they have not been treated fairly by a university staff member or administrative body. Students can submit a complaint up to 12 months after the incident occurred, even if they have since completed their studies. The Ombuds…

The faculty's Human Resources Department advises and supports the Faculty Board and management staff at the institutes and staff departments on personnel matters, organisational development, staff planning, recruitment and selection, employment conditions, job classification, sickness absence, dismissal…

The Committee on Academic Practice is the standing advisory committee to the faculty board, the dean and academic directors, on matters relating to academic research. The Committee advises, in any case, on issues regarding research policies, professorial chairs, quality insurance and, in so far as it…

The members of the Advisory Board are: Mw. mr. J.S.L.M. Overbosch, Associate General Counsel IP Downstream, Shell International BV; Mr. J.E.M. Kempeneers, Ambassador / National Coordinator international positions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. W.A.J. Mijs, Chief Executive van de European…

Contacts for the master's programme Industrial Ecology. General contacts   Programme Director Dr. A. Ghorbani Programme Coordinator Drs. Paula van den Berg and Marleen Zwetsloot MSc Study Advisor Drs. Paula van den Berg and Marleen Zwetsloot MSc   Board of Examiners Dr. Ir. A. de…

The PhD Council represents the interests of all LUCAS PhDs, internal, external, and otherwise contracted. It consists of five members who are appointed by the Academic Director for a period of two years. The Council meet every two months with the LUCAS Management Team to discuss matters concerning the…

The department of research is responsible for organisational and policy support of research within Leiden Law School. The department manages the registration of faculty research and is responsible for (internal) evaluations for the purpose of research assessments. The department provides…

Main contacts for the bachelor's programme Wiskunde are: General contacts   Director of Education Dr. Martin Bright Education Coordinator Laura van Kempen-Helmsing Study Advisors Dr. Onno van Gaans (year 1) Dr. Mark Roelands (year 2 and 3)  Student Administration Tatjana Stojcheska…

International master's students who want to have a say in our programme are welcome to the International Student Platform (ISP). 

Responsibility The Board of Deans is a consultative structure for all faculty deans. The Board also acts as Doctorate Board. This is specified in the Leiden University PhD Regulations. What does the Board of Deans/Doctorate Board do? Acting as the Doctorate Board: conferring doctorates and honorary…

As a sounding board, the Societal Advisory Board can hold up a mirror and allow the 'outside world' to contribute ideas on strategic policy on important themes within the faculty. These could be in such areas as connecting education to labour market needs, public-private cooperation in research, internationalisation…

This website provides an overview of the organisational structure of Leiden University. Here you can find contact details of secretariats, staff lists by department, co-participation bodies, and regulations. About the University Leiden University has seven faculties in the arts, sciences and social…

The PhD Committee is a bottom-up initiative that aims to create an open, active, and fun environment for all PhD candidates working at Leiden University’s Faculty of Archaeology. The PhD community at the Faculty of Archaeology is diverse, international, and interdisciplinary. The committee is run by…

The Security Affairs (VHZ) department deals with all issues relating to safety and security. The department helps to ensure that Leiden University’s students, staff members and visitors are as safe as possible at all times.

As an Honours College, LUC holds high academic standards for all its students. Every single member of our community has already demonstrated something special about themselves, something that sets them apart from their peers. You have been selected because we believe in your potential. LUC offers an…

The staff of the secretariat of the Institute of Political Science provide a range of services to support the members of the Institute.