Your student days are about more than just attending lectures. Don’t forget your cultural development. Enrich your life by attending arts courses and cultural symposia. And make time to visit the wonderful local museums and theatres.

Acting as a carer takes a lot of time and energy. If this causes you to fall behind in your studies or experience other difficulties, you can request support from the university.

Exhibition, Photo exibition

The programme (15 EC) runs from November to June and consists of two courses: the fundamentals of sustainability and a sustainability challenge.

Career and apply for jobs, Study support

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Career and apply for jobs, Study support

Career and apply for jobs, Study support

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the term for a range of neurodevelopmental conditions or differences which can impact your studies at Leiden University.

Making sure your studies are going well is only half the story. It is also important to enjoy yourself and meet new people. Why not join an association, club or the University Sports Centre? Or acquire new skills by becoming a member of a student board or participation body.

As a student you can vote for your representatives in the University Council and the Faculty Council.

Methods of payment for students students from the EEA, Suriname and Switzerland

Every six years, Leiden University publishes a new strategic plan that gives direction to the choices we make in the coming years.

You should start considering your future career as soon as you commence your studies at Leiden University. Learn more about career planning and where you can go for sound career advice. Find out about upcoming career workshops, where to look for job vacancies and what makes a good job application. Or…

Throughout the university you can print, copy and scan via multi-function printers (MFPs). To use them you will need a LU-card.

Arts and leisure

Dyslexia is a learning disorder which is common among students and can impact your studies at Leiden University.

As an international student, there are a number of matters you should take care of prior to leaving the Netherlands at the end of your studies.

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.

Study support

Would you like to play a role in promoting the interests of students? Why not join a co-participation body or national student organisation.

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.

Met Microsoft Teams kun je op afstand samenwerken met je medestudenten.

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

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.

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your study programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be counted towards…

IncLUsion is a student initiative that enables refugees who are not (yet) able to register on a regular study programme to follow courses at Leiden University. But studying is more than just attending classes, which is why IncLUsion also offers a buddy system. Buddies are Leiden University students…

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

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

Good academic writing skills are essential for the successful completion of your study programme. Learn about the best ways to write and how you can motivate yourself to write well by taking a look at the tips on this page.

Find out what to do in the event of an emergency or incident during your studies.

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.

Are you studying whilst pregnant or combining your studies with taking care of children? You may sometimes need a little extra help and advice. Find out about the support available and who you can turn to.

Methods of payment for students students from outside the EEA, Suriname and Switzerland

The university receives your personal data from the details you enter in your online application and your registration with your local Dutch municipality. You can change your preferred first name, correspondence address and emergency contact details at any time.

Throughout the university you can print, copy and scan via multi-function printers (MFPs). To use them you will need a LU-card.

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

The role of the Board of Examiners is to ensure that study programmes adhere to their Course and Examination Regulations. The Board of Examiners oversees all tests and examinations within the institute and determines whether students have acquired the knowledge and skills required for the awarding of…

Throughout your studies you will make use of a large number of IT facilities. Find out about the facilities available, how to use them and what to do if you experience problems.

Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has several locations in Leiden and The Hague. As a Leiden University student, you can make use of all locations.