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 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.

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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.

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

It is possible to develop and improve your study skills. By using the SMART method you can learn to study strategically, be academically competent, have confidence about taking exams and manage your time well. Of course all this is only possible if you put in enough hours.

Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

Do you have a student residence permit and would like to work or do an internship during your studies? Find out about the regulations that apply to you.

This page provides information on what to do if you have been subjected to unacceptable behaviour.

Quiet rooms

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

Other facilities

If you have a general question about studying at Leiden University the staff of the Student Affairs Front Office would be happy to help. They can provide information on a wide range of subjects.

Have you recently graduated and do you dream of a career as an entrepreneur? Did you find a gap in the market and are you looking for ways to exploit it? Do you have a creative, innovative idea for solving a problem, but need help developing it into a full business plan?

Some study programmes have a coordinator who is specialised in assisting students with internship and research matters.

Quiet rooms

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.

Other types of complaints

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.

All students at Leiden University should have a university ID card, known as a LU-Card.

During your studies, you may encounter all kinds of challenges. Here you can find an overview of various resources to help you.

Tuition fee amounts

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.

Studying is a skill you can learn. How do you approach your studies? Do you start on time and use the right strategies to process all that information? Or do you need a little help to improve your study skills? Learn about the (online) workshops and apps that can help and who you can turn to for personal…

Exchange: What and why?

Many study programmes offer the opportunity to do an internship or research project, either as a compulsory part of the curriculum or to earn elective credits.

Almost all university buildings have vending machines from which you can buy drinks, snacks and non-food products

If you are about to graduate it is important that Leiden University has your correct contact details.

"A Home Away from Home"

Organisation, Social

Education administration offices

Facility, Organisation

Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

We are on hand to offer you help and advice in a range of different ways. On this page you can find out who you can turn to depending on your situation.

Study abroad: where and when?

Having a hearing disability is a health condition that can impact your learning at Leiden University.

Having a visual disability can impact your learning at Leiden University.

All students at Leiden University should have a university ID card, known as a LU-Card.

Safe use of IT

Safe use of IT

Safe use of IT

Career and apply for jobs

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

Welcome to Leiden University

Desinging Your Life helps students at Leiden University to design their life path and face the future with confidence.

Study support

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.

We invite one and all to attend this year's graduation ceremony of Leiden University College The Hague. Held at the historic AFAS Circustheater, it should be a day not soon to forget.