Generally, PhD candidates are recruited for specific research projects by public advertisement. In addition, unsolicited applications from high potential candidates with an appropriate master degree are welcomed.

Students are educated to become academic professionals and responsible and engaged citizens who are internationally and interculturally competent

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For our students, studying in The Hague can make a big difference. The Hague is proud to be known as the international city of peace and justice. The city is full of opportunity and is a fantastic student city.

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If you are interested in studying stochastics, the following information will help you to choose the right path.

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Explore the student life component of the MSc Dutch Politics at Leiden University: student associations, networking events, social activities, and living in a vibrant university city.

The portal for prospective Indonesian Students contains information about the possibilities to study at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

How is student life in the Hague as a Population Health Management student?

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Explore student life for the MSc International Organisation at Leiden University: student associations, events, extracurriculars, and living in The Hague.

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We interviewed lecturers and students about their experiences with courses on sustainability.

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Meet the students behind Science for Sustainable Societies! In this section, you will find monthly interviews with the students who are following this programme. They will share what drives them, what they enjoy about their study, their views on our programme and what inspires them about sustainability.…

Could policies aimed at preventing radicalisation undermine the very trust and social cohesion they aim to strengthen?

Doctors are expected to apply recent insights from research to improve patient care. This is one of the reasons for integrating research into medical education.

The University’s Vision on Student Well-Being outlines how the University plans to promote student well-being in the coming years.

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What are the characteristics of a curriculum that stimulates the development of student agency in secondary education? How can teachers respond to different agency profiles of students, and what is the relationship with academic performance, well-being, and stress?

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How do students’ interests develop over time and which interests are subsequently pursued in the higher educational choice of students?

Are you a Leiden University student (thinking of) studying in the UK? Find out more about the impact of Brexit for current and prospective EU students of Leiden University studying abroad in the UK.

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The motivation of student teachers for the teacher's profession depends on various factors. Teacher training can influence the commitment of students.

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Do you have a question about student life in Leiden, studying at Leiden University or do you want more information about our bachelor programme Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology? You can chat directly with our student ambassador!

Do you want to know more about studying at Leiden University? Find out more about what it is like to study in the Netherlands, how Leiden University supports you through your time as a student here and get to know our amazing student cities of Leiden and The Hague.

LRead about how our students and staff are getting involved in making our university greener.

Chat with a current MSc International Organisation student at Leiden University and get first-hand insights into the programme, student life, study abroad and application experience.

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Chat with a current MSc International Politics student at Leiden University to get firsthand insights into the programme, student life, study abroad and application process.

Discover life as a student in the MSc Democracy and Representation at Leiden University: join the SPIL association, use the Pieter de la Court building, and live in the historic, international city of Leiden.