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

Welcome to Leiden University

Exchange: What and why?

You’ve graduated. What’s your next step? Leiden University offers many options for students who have just finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

During your studies, you can already work on your career. This can be done in various ways. We would like to show you some of the ways in which the University can help you.

Do you want to be optimally prepared for your career? On the Leiden University Career Zone you can find everything you need to start working towards your future career. You can also contact the university’s Career Services for advice on career preparations and choices during your studies.

You’ve graduated. What’s your next step? Leiden University offers many options for students who have just finished their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community that enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected. Do you have questions about diversity and inclusion? Or are you looking for advice, support or contact? Find out who you can turn to at Leiden University.

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Need help? Please contact one of our coaches or drop in during our walk-in consultation hours.

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

Safe use of IT

Welcome to Leiden University

Welcome to Leiden University

How can you find an internship or research project and what arrangements do you need to make?

To arrange upon your return

As a student at Leiden University, you have access to a wide range of digital and physical facilities. These include tools to help you with your studies, spaces to conduct research and practical facilities that can help you in your daily student life. On the pages below you can find all information…

Books and study materials

Books and study materials

Books and study materials

At faculty and study programme level there are various regulations in place to ensure that everything runs as it should. For example, there are thesis and faculty regulations, as well as rules and guidelines on assessments, exams, degree classifications and plagiarism.

Books and study materials

At Home in Leiden is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and providing a supportive home away from home for non-EU first-year international students. Our project emphasizes the importance of small yet impactful aspects of life that can significantly influence mental health and academic succe…

When writing a thesis or paper you must make good use of the insights you have gained during your lectures and studies so far. You should also refer to relevant literature and carry out your own research on the topic.

The Spread the Wor(l)d event during the Study Abroad Fair is the place where international experiences truly come alive. Not only will you discover everything about studying abroad, you’ll also get the chance to connect with the vibrant international community of Leiden University.

Books and study materials

Toelichting op de terminologie m.b.t. studeren met een beperking

Outgoing exchange coordinators can provide you with information and advice if you are interested in going abroad as part of your Leiden University study programme.

Creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome is one of Leiden University’s main priorities. Hence, The POPcorner is building a community around creative social binding activities.

Career and apply for jobs

Get an impression of what the International Experience Week is all about by looking back at last year's presentations.

Conference

Lecture, Economic and Social History Brown Bag Seminar

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.

As well as student associations, you can also join one of the independent non-profit student organisations that are active in Leiden and The Hague. Become a member and develop your skills while making new friends and contributing to social causes.

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.

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

Want to develop your ideas and entrepreneurial skills? PLNT and Luris can help.

Education

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