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You can apply for the academic year 2026-2027 as of 1 October 2025.

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This project tries to explain the persistence of this cultural repertoire by zooming in on (1) interaction between idioms (cultural repertoires) available to scholars at certain points in time, (2) mechanisms that help transmit repertoires across time and place, and (3) rhetorical purposes for which…

Leiden University's Citizen Science Lab supports and organizes initiatives where anyone can get started with scientific data and research. This is how we enrich research with insights from the community, make science accessible to all, and tackle important local issues together.

How did people across Central and Eastern Europe imagine the future during the transitions of the 1980s and 1990s? The umbrella term ‘post-communism’ does not provide an answer to this question. This project explores how writers and cultural theorists saw the potential future of their societies during…

As a student residence permit holder you must meet a number of obligations during your stay. Make sure to familiarise yourself with these obligations before submitting your visa/residence permit request.

Are you ready to take on an extra challenge during your bachelor’s programme at Leiden University? With options such as the Honours College, the Humanities Lab and the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA), you can add extra depth, challenge and ECTS (study credits) to your studies — including…

Building on its extensive holdings in Asian studies, including much material that can support the study of “unofficial” histories and cultures, Leiden University Libraries has established the Leiden Chinese Queer Collection (LCQC).

The two-years MSc programme spans the entire spectrum of Analytical BioSciences, Biopharmaceutics, Drug Delivery Technology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology.

LACDR is committed to incorporating sustainability into our education and research. By developing environmentally responsible innovations in drug research, promoting the awareness of the importance of sustainability with LACDR staff and students, and implementing sustainable daily practices within our…

So you graduated from the Creative Intelligence & Technology or Media Technology program? Congratulations, Master of Science! Here you find information that is relevant after your graduation.

As well as being a vibrant student city, with numerous housing possibilities and sports clubs, and one of the greenest cities in Europe, The Hague also hosts several important international organisations. It is the ideal place to start your future career.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

The Computer Science and Education master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine computer science research with an excellent education in becoming a teacher.

On 6 December 2021, the University Council approved the Supplementary Implementation Plan for Quality Agreements, a follow-up to the original Leiden University Implementation Plan for Quality Agreements from December 2018.

See which documents are required to apply for the MSc International Organisation at Leiden University: transcripts, diplomas, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters and supporting materials.

We are convinced that you’ll have a wonderful time at Leiden University, but you don’t have to take our word for it. If you’re looking for objective opinions of what it’s like to study here, listen to what current students and alumni have said about it!

Whether you continue to live in Europe or move abroad, the LL.M. International Financial Law prepares you for a successful career in a constantly growing global field.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

We prepare you for a succesful career as legal professional in an international environment. We offer a basis for conducting further academic research.

What jobs in healthcare can I do after the master Population Health Management?

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential.

Below you will find answers to some frequently asked questions about admission to the MSc Crisis and Security Management.

The master’s programme in Museum Studies at Leiden University is uniquely positioned at the intersection of Art History and Museum Studies. Informed by leading interdisciplinary research, this degree provides you with a strong academic foundation for a variety of careers in museums, galleries and heritage…

The Summer School ‘The European Union, the United Nations and Global Governance’ will focus on a range of topics relevant to interactions between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) and the EU’s role within current patterns of global governance.

Find out how to apply for International and European Governance at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential.

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their potential.

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their full potential.

The Social and Economic Psychology specialisation offers in-depth knowledge of a broad range of theories and research domains in this area, all concerning the way people’s social environment influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

An important component of this master consists of extracurricular activities. Get the most out of your programme by taking part in our extracurricular activities.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your bachelor’s programme?

In the master’s specialisation Computer Science and Business Studies, you combine high quality research in Computer Science with training in management and entrepreneurship. You will expand your knowledge of computer science and develop business and organisational skills that are essential to become…

Along with your application, you will need to submit the documents below.

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Do you want to know more about the Bachelor of Linguistics, and experience what it’s like to study in Leiden? Leiden University offers you a variety of introductory activities to help you with your choice of study:

Leiden University provides ambitious students with the most recent and innovative areas of knowledge, and offers them the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

Are you ready to take on an extra challenge during your Leiden bachelor’s programme? With options like the Honours College, the Humanities Lab and the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) you can add extra depth, intensity and study credits (ECTS), including the possibility of a dual degree,…

'Law and empirical research' is one of Leiden Law School's four research focus areas.

From Tuesday 6 January till Tuesday 15 January 2026, NVIC organizes a new edition of the TAFL course. This intensive, interactive course is developed for (future) teachers of Arabic. It addresses both the practical aspects of teaching Arabic as a foreign language as well as the underlying linguistic…

What did colonial officials and missionaries think they were doing?

If you’re considering the Arts, Media and Society bachelor’s programme and would like to experience what it’s like to study at Leiden University, introductory activities such as an Open Day, Experience Day, Online Experience and Student for a Day, will help you make up your mind.

In an interconnected global environment, the Bachelor's programme in Arts, Media and Society meets a new market need: for multidisciplinary, digitally-fluent, international talent with a broad understanding of the impact and influence of the arts on society.