The motto of Leiden University Praesidium Libertatis (“Bastion of Freedom”) means that we are committed to fostering an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that is conducive to academic inquiry and the free exchange of ideas. To create such an environment, the Faculty of Humanities expects…

The Institute of Political Science is managed by the Institute Board, which consists of a Scientific Director, a Director of Undergraduate Studies, a Director of Graduate Studies, as well as a Director of Research. They are appointed for three years. In addition, the Operational Director and one (appointed)…

As an Honours College, LUC holds high academic standards for all its students. Every single member of our community has already demonstrated something special about themselves, something that sets them apart from their peers. You have been selected because we believe in your potential. LUC offers an…

Contacts for the master's programme Astronomy. Education Office Astronomy Director of Education MSc Dr. Reinout van Weeren              Education Coordinator Dr. Anton Heemskerk Study Advisor Wouter Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Master Kim Nguyen,…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Sterrenkunde. Education Office Astronomy Director of education BSc Dr. Michiel Hogerheijde Education Coordinator Dr. Anton Heemskerk Study Advisor Wouter Schrier, MSc Student Affairs Officer Bachelor Willemijn van Rijn, MA Student Affairs Officer Master Kim…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Bio-Farmaceutische Wetenschappen (BFW). General contacts   Director of education Prof.dr. R. Ramautar Head of education office Dr. M. Huigsloot Education coordinator R.M.A. de Vree, MA Study Adviser Drs. G.H. Degenaars Dr. J.D. Kruijer Board of Examiners…

Contacts for the master's programme Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS). General contacts   Director of education Prof.dr. Daan van der Es Education coordinator Ischa Bremer, MSc Study Adviser Drs. J.M. Mathijssen Study Adviser Stéphanie Kraakman, MA Board of Examiners Dr. B.A. Slütter…

Based on the self-evaluation report 2017-2022 and interviews with a delegation of researchers and staff from the Leiden Institute of Psychology, the committee concluded that the quality of the Institute is very high and in line with the institutes of other universities.

The Student Affairs teams provide practical, administrative and contextual support to the teaching of the Faculty of Humanities.

The standing Committee on Teaching advises the Faculty Board – on request or on its own initiative – about all aspects of the Faculty’s education policy. It also fulfils the role of Department Teaching Committee for the core curriculum courses: it analyses the student evaluations and provides the Faculty…

The PhD Regulations are established by the Doctorate Board. The regulations set out who is eligible to be a PhD candidate, what the tasks of the supervisor and co-supervisor are and which criteria the dissertation has to meet. 2024 PhD Regulations  The 2024 PhD Regulations became effective…

The Faculty Strategic Plan (FSP) 2022 – 2027, We are Humanities, sets out the faculty's ambitions for the coming years. The wealth of international academic knowledge about languages, cultures and societies worldwide, past and present, makes the Faculty of Humanities unique. The FSP describes how…

External relations For external partners, collaboration with Leiden Law School offers a unique opportunity to jointly develop knowledge, address societal issues and support talented future legal scholars and professionals. The faculty has a rich academic tradition, a dynamic research climate and a network…

The team Communications and Marketing is responsible for the Faculty's communications in the broadest sense of the term, both internal as well as external. The team supervises the social media channels of the Faculty, composes newsletters to staff, students, and alumni, aims to let new students enroll…

Secretariat Board of Examiners is responsible for handling student requests related to their studies, dealing with fraud cases and monitoring test quality.

The Examination Appeals Board (College van Beroep voor de Examens, CBE) is an independent board of appeal, established under the terms of the Higher Education and Research Act (Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs en Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, WHW). Students can lodge appeals at the CBE if they disagree…

The Personal Development Centre (PDC) at the Faculty of Social Sciences represents life-long learning put into practice. Our approach is the concrete fulfillment of Leiden Universities’ promise to its students and staff. We assist students and professionals in realizing their full potential connecting…

The Study Advice Department guides students during their studies and gives advice on, for example, srudie planning.

If, on the basis of the checklist, your research needs to be presented to the Ethics Committee, you are required to take the following steps: Contact a data steward from the faculty via researchsupport@hum.leidenuniv.nl at least six weeks before the deadline of the Ethics Committee (dates given below)…

Elections 2025

Universitair Belang represents the interests of all Leiden University employees. We see quality as a source of inspiration and motivation, especially when it comes to the mutual improvement of teaching, research and operational management. Universitair Belang is committed to achieving this through the…

The Institute of Anglo-American Law was established by Professor Basil Markesinis, and opened by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in 1988.

Students can stand as candidates during university elections via a party. On this page, the student parties present themselves.

The Faculty Council is the university’s highest co-participation body after the University Council. The council represents students and staff, holds rights of consent and consultation on faculty matters, and acts as a sounding board for the Faculty Board. During meetings with the Faculty Board, we practice…