Making friends in a new city can be difficult, which is why the Humanities PopCorner has created the Buddy Programme. The idea is to give international master's students a helping hand in building a social network. Project coordinator Manal Daddah updates us.

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.

A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.

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Take a look at the admission requirements and application procedures.

Looking for a helping hand finding your way through your study programme and student life? Having doubts about your approach of your study programme or do you want to develop your skills?

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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…

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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.

This honours college offers a three year, 30 EC package for students entering the programme in the first BA year, and a two year, 30 EC package for those entering in the second BA year.

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.

The FSW Honours College programme consists of 30 EC in addition to your regular bachelor’s degree programme.

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What can I do in the Humanities Lab Programme? Continue reading to find out the possibilities!

Three programmes at the Faculty of Humanities have been awarded medals by EW and ResearchNed. The bachelor’s in German Language and Culture took gold, and the bachelor's in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and the master's in Middle Eastern Studies each earned a bronze medal.

From ancient sites to heritage rescue, from digital sciences to the evolution of human origins: at Archaeology & Society, you will learn about the many multidisciplinary aspects of archaeological research.

The Writing Lab helps students become better academic writers. Our coaches can support you at all stages of the writing process, whether you are just starting out and want help with your planning, revision and/or outlining, or whether you are already writing a text and want to improve its structure,…

Below you can find the most frequently asked questions and answers provided by staff and students themselves.

Six programmes in the Faculty of Humanities have been awarded the designation 'top programme' by the Keuzegids. These are the bachelor’s in German Language and Culture, Greek and Latin Language and Culture, Latin American Studies, Ancient Near East Studies, Religious Studies and Russian Studies.

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…

Are you thinking of doing an entire master’s programme at a university abroad? Find out what you need to take into consideration.

The bachelor programmes German Language and Culture, Classics, Dutch Language and Culture, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Religious studies and Linguistics have received the predicate top rated programme from the Keuzegids.

The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is geared towards motivated master's students who wish to develop their leadership skills.

Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world? In the new Bachelor Honours Programme Sustainability you will gain fundamental knowledge on sustainability and develop practical skills by addressing real-world sustainability challenges.