Facility

If you cycle to work, you can use the University’s bicycle racks or lockable bicycle sheds; to use a lockable shed, however, you need a bicycle pass. At some locations you can also borrow a staff bicycle.

Has a university building or university property been damaged? If so, it is important that you report this. There are different procedures for reporting incidents during and outside office hours and in emergencies.

Oude UB, Rapenburg 70, 2311 EZ, Leiden

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

Sustainable housing is one of the key pillars of the University’s environmental policy. Sustainable construction requires an additional investment of time and money. However, these costs can be earned back with lower energy costs, longer building usage, less maintenance, better performance by the staff…

The final stage of the asbestos removal operation in wing B will commence at the same time as the building work on the library. Neither of these operations will affect the operational management of the Faculty.

Sustainable housing is one of the key pillars of the University’s environmental policy. Sustainable construction requires an additional investment of time and money. However, these costs can be earned back with lower energy costs, longer building usage, less maintenance, better performance by the staff…

All persons making use of Leiden University buildings and grounds must comply with the general University house rules. These are listed in the Regulations on the Use of University Buildings, Grounds and Other Facilities, and are intended to guarantee order and safety for guests and staff alike.

Leiden University wants to give everybody the opportunity to work in the best circumstances.

Organisation

Who should you contact to set up, move or adjust your workplace?

Kamerlingh Onnes Building, Steenschuur 25, 2311 ES, Leiden

Leiden University ensures a pleasant and safe working environment with suitable facilities for everyone. Here you will find information on all facility matters and answers to questions such as: How do I request furniture? Where can I park? And how do I arrange catering for a meeting?

The Faculty Club is a meeting place for the University community, where you can enjoy a drink or an (in)formal lunch or dinner. It is also a great location for meetings, receptions, buffets and dinners.

Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP, The Hague

At Leiden University, cleaning is organised at central level by the General Services Department (UFB). Leiden University has contracted a new cleaning services provider as of 1 January 2025 for a maximum of eight years.

A rubric is a tool for teachers to grade students' work and give them feedback based on clearly defined criteria.

Kamerlingh Onnes Building, Steenschuur 25, 2311 ES, Leiden

Leiden University has extensive real estate. Our Real Estate Directorate is responsible for realising and maintaining all university buildings. If you wish to make modifications to a building, you have to take into account a number of agreements.

Lipsius, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD, Leiden

If you cycle to work, you can use the University’s bicycle racks or lockable bicycle sheds; to use a lockable shed, however, you need a bicycle pass. At some locations you can also borrow a staff bicycle.

, Sandifortdreef 21, 2333 ZB, Leiden

Welcome to Leiden University. Perhaps you already know that the university has 7 faculties and that you can end up in the city of Leiden or The Hague? And do you know that our university is the oldest of the Netherlands and what the motto Praesidium Libertatis means?

Festival, Graduation Ceremony

Festival, Graduation Ceremony

The University’s historical collection is housed in the Academic Historical Museum. The museum is situated in the Academy Building.

There are 6 service desk and every building has a reception desk.

Faculties and other organisational units have their own emergency response coordinators (BHV). Below is an overview of all the University’s BHV coordinators, and a link to their full contact details.

Visitors, guest staff and contractors can park at the university’s parking locations. Different rules and rates often apply.

Our Research Funding Community continuously gathers intelligence that helps with preparing proposals efficiently and to give them the necessary competitive edge. All grant advisors are happy to share this information, and to guide you throughout the process. For quick reference, this page summarises…

Our Research Funding Community continuously gathers intelligence that helps with preparing proposals efficiently and to give them the necessary competitive edge. All grant advisors are happy to share this information, and to guide you throughout the process. For quick reference, this page summarises…

What are you supposed to do if something goes or has gone wrong? Whether it be a break-in, an accident or an unsafe situation of any other kind, or data breach or cyber-attack; please read how to report each type of incident below.

The Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) labs are being realised on the second floor of the Sylvius building. Completion is scheduled for summer 2023.

Conference

Personal development, Transferable skills

Who should you contact to set up, move or adjust your workplace?

Within the university you can reserve rooms for educational and non-regular educational purposes, but also for events, meetings and gatherings.

If the University is involved in a crisis or calamity, a crisis management team will be formed. For small incidents, every building has its own Emergency Response Coordinator.

Whether you’re a student, staff member or external service provider, it’s important that you feel safe at Leiden University. A range of measures are in place to assure safety and security in all the university’s buildings and grounds.

The purpose of Security is to make sure that everyone within the university can study, work and relax in a safe and pleasant environment. This means not only responding to incidents but also preventing them.

Schouwburgstraat, Schouwburgstraat 2, 2511 VA, The Hague

Huygens, Niels Bohrweg 2, 2333 CA, Leiden

Sylvius, Sylviusweg 72, 2333 BE, Leiden

Van Steenis, Einsteinweg 2, 2333 CC, Leiden

Snellius, Niels Bohrweg 1, 2333 CA, Leiden