Particularly during this time of social distancing and remote learning, it is important to carry on meeting new people – even if you don’t always feel like it after another day staring at your screen, says Wessel van Dam. In his role as assessor at the Honours Academy, Wessel represents the interests…

Leiden University was present for the second time at the second Leiden Pride on Saturday.

Study support

Study support

Study support

Find out how to register for the International Experience Week

This webpage offers you the most frequently asked questions and answers provided by staff and students themselves.

As a bachelor’s student at Leiden University, you will be issued with binding study advice (BSA). This means you must obtain sufficient study credits in the first year of your bachelor’s programme to be permitted to continue studying. Some programmes also have additional requirements.

Bachelor, Master

Discover what a Bachelor Honours Class looks like behind the scenes!

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

Curious about the experiences of students in HC Governance and Global Affairs? Read their testimonials here and find out what makes this programme special to them! 🌏✈️

Changing the future, by understanding the past. Join Archaeology & Society and broaden your horizon!

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As a Leiden University student, you will get a uMail address and can log into your mailbox with your student account. All university correspondence will be sent to your uMail address.

Education

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

You are a part of our academic community. Here at Leiden University, we pride ourselves on our motto Praesidium Libertatis – bastion of freedom – and cherish the tradition of academic freedom.

Bachelor, Master

Consequences of temporarily discontinuing your stay for your residence permit

Does the Archaeology and Society track of the Honours College sound right for you? If so, take a look at the admission requirements and application procedures.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Course and exam enrolment

Study abroad: when?

Do Master Honours Challenges appeal to you? If so, take a look at the admission requirements and application procedures below.

If you graduate or stop studying for other reasons, this will have consequences for your finances. Check which steps you need to take and what to take into account.

Are you interested in the Honours College track Governance and Global Affairs? Here you will find an overview of the admission requirements and the admissions procedure.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Arts and leisure, Personal development, Language, Arts and leisure

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Good time management means making the optimum use of your time. You can achieve this by setting priorities, planning realistically and sticking to your plans.

Upon successful completion of your Honours track, you will be awarded a certificate and have your Honours College credits mentioned on your bachelor's diploma supplement.

Do you want to gain problem-solving experience? Shape your future with a Master Honours Challenge at Leiden University!

Do you want to gain problem-solving experience? Shape your future with a Master Honours Challenge at Leiden University!

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.

A gold carpet welcomed students, staff and curious locals into Spui Campus on Monday 2 February. The V&D department store has been transformed into a unique open knowledge centre.

The Schoof cabinet has presented its budget. As expected, higher education is facing severe cuts. In the coming period, the Executive Board will regularly look at the consequences of what it deems an irresponsible policy.

Purple clothing and a pride flag flying from all University buildings: Leiden University is once again taking part in Purple Friday. How do people experience this day? We asked some employees and students of the Faculty of Humanities.