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

High-quality education, a broad choice of master’s programmes and all complemented with personal support make Leiden University the perfect option for successfully taking your studies to the next level.

Why study the programme International Civil and Commercial Law at Leiden University? We give you 10 reasons! Read about the benefits of this programme.

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.

Do you aspire to a career in international law? Then consider the Regular LL.M. in Public International Law at Leiden University.

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

Combine fundamental Physics research with different aspects of business studies. Learn to build bridges between science and business.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

Our programmes are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

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

In an increasingly complex and security-challenged society, the CSM programme, Intelligence and National Security, provides you with the theoretical and practical skills to understand the issues underlying security challenges and develop solutions for crisis and security management.

The Faculty of Archaeology ranks as the best on continental Europe and is in the top ten of the world. Our master’s degree in archaeology offers the most diverse programme of its type in the Netherlands.

Leiden University offers a rich environment in which ambitious students can reach their potential.

Do you want to know the best reasons to study at Leiden University or want to know what's it like to live in the student cities Leiden or The Hague? Our students tell you why they chose Leiden University to study their master's programme.

Global Challenges lie at the centre of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor programme at Leiden University College (LUC). Here, you will develop a many-sided, multi-layered, problem-solving, can-do attitude towards the problems the world faces today.

By effectively integrating world-class scientific research and excellent education, you will become a professional astronomer with an internationally recognized degree.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

The Physics and Education master specialisation gives you the opportunity to combine physics research with an excellent education in becoming a physics teacher.

Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation, built on more than four centuries of outstanding teaching and research. The university has two locations: Leiden and The Hague. Our Science for Sustainable Societies programme is located in Le…

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

This page contains all relevant information for lecturers teaching in the Astronomy bachelor's and/or master's curriculum at Leiden University.

The Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) is committed to improving healthcare and the health of individuals. The LUMC staff put this mission into practice on a daily basis with their leading research, cutting-edge teaching and optimal, innovative healthcare.

Nobody is better qualified to tell you what it is like to work at Leiden University than the employees themselves.

How safe do you feel when you’re walking around the streets of Leiden? Do you generally feel safe? Are there any situations when you feel unsafe in the city? These are the kinds of questions that Leiden’s City Criminologist Marianne Franken – from Leiden University – hopes to be able to answer. In collaboration…

In the Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC) we strive to improve health care and the health of people.

Binnen de masteropleiding Education and Child Studies kun je verschillende typen stages lopen.

The Young Academy Leiden (YAL) is a select group of young academics at Leiden University. Founded in early 2019, it serves as a platform to bring young, enthusiastic and driven early career (post-PhD) academics together. YAL members represent a variety of scientific and scholarly…

ASLU (Archaeological Studies Leiden University) is a peer-reviewed book series produced by the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University.

Leiden University actively seeks to prepare students for the labour market and wants to help young alumni at the start of their careers. For this we like to use the knowledge and experience of Leiden alumni. To bring these students and young alumni who have questions about their career in contact with…

OSCL is a learning community where anyone associated with Leiden University can learn and talk about open science practices. Example events are Open Science cafés, workshops, and walk-in-hours. The what Open science is an umbrella term for an approach to science that aims to make scientific…

The Leiden Science Run is a 5 km charity run at the Bio Science Park Leiden. It is a relay race organized by Leiden University in collaboration with the University Sports Centre.

Leiden University offers many possibilities to Chinese students that want to study abroad.

The Old Observatory of Leiden is the oldest existing university observatory in the world. While students from Leiden University attend lectures in the main part, the visitor center in the basement and the telescopes on the building serve the general public. On this website, you will find information…

LLInC supports innovative and high-quality education, within Leiden University and in partnership with academic and social organisations.

At Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) Leiden University works together with the business community, the LUMC and the Municipality of Leiden.

A fun challenge full of energy, teamwork and good vibes? On Saturday 21 June 2025, the Leiden Science Run was back!

Africa has a population of 1.5 billion. In 30 years’ time, this will be 2.5 billion. The continent’s impact on the global economy, but also on the environment, will therefore increase drastically. Researchers from the African Studies Centre Leiden (ASCL) have been aware for decades of the crucial role…

Research truly comes to life when it contributes meaningfully to society. By sharing our findings, advising policymakers or contributing to community projects – we can make a real impact. Scroll down and discover how Science and society can mutually benefit from each other.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the latest knowledge and the freedom to develop their own area of expertise.

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

In the International and European Governance specialisation of the master Public Administration you gain the essential theoretical background, knowledge and skills to become one of the public leaders/policy makers of the future. You learn to address the challenges of effective and legitimate governance…

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.

By effectively integrating word-class scientific research and excellent business education, you will become a professional astronomer with an internationally recognized MSc degree prepared for technological business challenges.

The Faculty of Archaeology ranks as the best on continental Europe and is in the top ten of the world. Our master’s degree in archaeology offers the most diverse programme of its type in the Netherlands.

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.

The Faculty of Archaeology ranks as the best on continental Europe and is in the top ten of the world. Our master’s degree in archaeology offers the most diverse programme of its type in the Netherlands.

Leiden University offers ambitious students the world-class environment needed to reach their potential.