Every month, new research studies start in which you can participate. Would you like to be kept informed? Then register in our database.

Would you like to work more on student well-being, dignity and respect within your association? There are a range of workshops available that can be followed by all members.

Course and exam enrolment

Course and exam enrolment

The members of the various co-participation bodies are democratically elected. This happens during university elections.

The Pre-PhD Programme takes place in the second semester (February-July) and consists of two tracks.

Interested in the career opportunities after your graduation? Still no idea what you want to do after graduating? Do you have questions about job market orientation or do you want to know where to find vacancies? Check out the following tips & tricks!

Master

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

De Student Plaza FSW regularly organizes workshops and events. You can take these activities separately or in combination, with the option of obtaining a Personal Professional Skills Lab (PPSL) certificate.

Course and exam enrolment

Course and exam enrolment

Course and exam enrolment

Course and exam enrolment

Course and exam enrolment

The fourth and final part of the FLO event is the Career Market including 2 rounds of pitches by the participating organisations and networking drinks. The central hall from our Pieter de la Court Building will be filled with fair stands from organisations from a social sciences-related field of work. There…

Personal development, Working effectively

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…

Study career, professional development, and labour market preparation.

You're about to graduate. That means there’s a lot to be arranged. The university expects you to take certain steps, as does your faculty and/or institute. Your faculty has various regulations and procedures in place that you need to follow carefully when arranging your graduation.

Are you a BA student writing your thesis in the first semester of 2025-2026? Does your course program not offer a thesis seminar? Come and participate in the Humanities Thesis Seminar, provided by the Writing Lab!

As a participant, you receive an allowance for your time and efforts. The volunteer allowance can vary from €7.50 to €25 per hour, depending on the type of research you take part in.

On top of its regular study programmes and courses, Leiden University offers a variety of online courses.

Student organisations can request financial support from Leiden University to reward their board members.

During your time as a student at the Faculty of Global and Governance Affairs, you might need more than just attending your lectures and workgroups. On this website you will see an overview of all the possibilities we have within our faculty. With this we hope to show you what else the faculty has to…

In the academic year 2025-2026, the project 'Sea-ing Africa: Tracing Legacies and Engaging Future Promises of 'Big' Infrastructure Projects in Port City Regions in Ghana and Morocco' will be pleased to host students from all three tracks of the MSc Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and…

Find out how to apply for the Honours College and what the admission requirements are.

Arts and leisure, Arts and leisure

Find out how honours students at Leiden University get support, join a community or offer suggestions for improvements.

Broaden your horizons with the Honours College, the honours programme for bachelor's students.

The university council and faculty councils are democratically elected co-participation bodies that represent both students and staff of the university and its faculties. Co-participation also takes place at departmental level through programme committees.

The research trainees of the programme work on a research project together with two researchers from the academic staff. During their traineeship, students may for instance work on databases, investigate manuscripts, develop an app, conduct an experiment or publish an article. They may also present…

The Personal Development Centre focuses on your development as a person throughout your study.

Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged…

Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged…

Study support

Study support

Study support

Being on the board of a student association or organisation is a great way to gain work experience whilst having an unforgettable time with your fellow students. As a student board member, you may also be eligible for financial support.

Summer School

Do you have broad interests or a passion for a specific subject? Enrich your study period and delve into another field with a Bachelor Honours Class!

Conference

Conference

An internship or research project abroad is not only a fun and educational experience, it's also a great asset to your CV. As job markets are becoming increasingly international, employers tend to view international experience as a big advantage. Read more about how to arrange an internship or project…

The Port of Scheveningen invites student researchers to work on the diverse spatial engagements. How can the uses and interpretations of ‘space’ by different stakeholders create a foundation for the development of sustainable development in line with the UN SDGs?

Course and exam enrolment