The Leiden view on honours education 

Honours education encourages students to broaden their horizons. Honours students from various faculties learn with and from each other and join forces in interdisciplinary projects, with a particular focus on societal challenges. Students move beyond their comfort zone and discover their talents as well as their pitfalls. 

For teachers, the Honours Academy aims to be a testing ground where they are given the opportunity to develop their teaching. This way, honours education stimulates educational innovation throughout Leiden University. 

Honours programmes

Honours education at Leiden University encompasses various programmes and classes both for secondary school pupils and university students. Honours education is available to:

• Secondary school pupils (vwo 5 and 6): Pre-University College and Pre-University Classes
• Bachelor’s students: Honours College 
• Master’s students: Leiden Leadership Programme and Master Honours Challenges

Become an honours educator

Are you a lecturer at Leiden University? Are you interested in working with motivated honours students, experimenting with innovative educational methods, and developing your own skill set? Get involved in honours education!