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Research
At Leiden University, researchers from all disciplines work together to find answers and design innovations in the field of artificial intelligence.
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Alumni in the spotlight
Leiden alumni find work in all kinds of interesting places. We gather the stories of our alumni and publish then regularly in our alumni newsletter and in Leidraad magazine. You can find all their stories on this page. They give a good impression of what life is like for Leiden alumni after they have…
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Registration
You can now register for SIP2021. Due to corona, this year's edition will take place online. Closely read the conditions of registration and register using the link below.
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Green initiatives
Roll your sustainable sleeves! Our students and staff have found various ways to do just that, both at home and at our university.
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Education
Leiden Law School offers intensive education programmes that provide tremendous opportunities for talented students.
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India
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of the Faculty of Humanities with the University of Hyderabad.
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Schilperoort Park
Leiden University and the Municipality of Leiden worked together on the development of the Schilperoort Park. This new public space is situated in the north-eastern part of the Leiden Bio Science Park. The park ambience is extended into the adjacent residential area, where former medical laboratories…
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About
The World Cultural Council (WCC) is an international organisation based in Mexico. Since 1984 the WCC has held an annual Award Ceremony granting prizes to outstanding scientists, educators and artists whose breakthroughs in the fields of knowledge, learning and research have contributed positively to…
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Admission to the Graduate School
Requirements for admission to the Graduate School and the steps described below in short are described in detail in the Leiden University PhD Regulations.
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Education
Education & outreach
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Biology (MSc)
The master’s programme Biology at Leiden University offers seven specialisations ranging from Cell Biology to Molecular Genetics. The programme prepares you for a career in research within or outside academia.
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Admission and application
Are you interested in the minor American Studies? Find out more about adimission and application below!
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme in Assyriology offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Extra-curricular
Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Admission and application
Are you interested in the minor Cybersecurity & Cybercrime? Find out more about admission and application below.
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Admission and application
Are you interested in the minor Sustainability, Climate Change, and Food? Find out more about admission and application below.
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme in Egyptology offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Admission and application
Are you interested in the minor Global Affairs? Find out more about admission and application below.
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Cultural Heritage Scholarship
Master
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Career services
Three-quarters of our alumni find a job in less than three months. Have you thought yet about what you’ll do once you’ve completed your master’s? At Leiden University we do our utmost to help you get your career off to a flying start.
- Meet our staff
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme in Assyriology offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Extra-curricular
The Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.
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Information Activities
Do you want to know more about the Bachelor of Linguistics, and experience what it’s like to study in Leiden? Leiden University offers you a variety of introductory activities to help you with your choice of study:
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Just Future
Which key factors contribute to effective land justice pathways for the protection of people’s land rights and prevention of conflict?
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Housing
Student housing procedures and norms vary greatly from country to country. In the Netherlands, most universities do not have their own dormitories and students generally arrange their own accommodation. Find out how you can arrange your student housing. Make sure to start early! Affordable rooms are…
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Study preparations
Make sure you are well prepared for your studies. Request a university ID card, discover the student website, and get to know your rights as a student. And why not learn a little Dutch and read up on Dutch student life.
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Humanities Buddy Programme
Are you about to move to Leiden or The Hague to study at one of Leiden University’s master programmes? It is not unusual to be a bit anxious. We want to help! The Humanities Buddy Programme has been set up to help you along the way.
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Schouwburgstraat
Schouwburgstraat 2, The Hague
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Financial matters
Before embarking on your studies at Leiden University, it is important to thoroughly research the financial aspects of your stay. Look into the cost of living and studying in the Netherlands, and find out about all the available sources of financial aid. There are many options available.
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Student life
Leiden is a winning combination of being small and fun, yet big in character as a student city. It’s also conveniently close to cities like Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam, which can all be reached by train in just 30 minutes.
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Extra-curricular
Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your master’s programme? Have you thought about applying for our Summer School programme or are you interested in developing your personal leadership style?
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Extra-curricular
Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your master’s programme?
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Extra-curricular
Are you interested in taking up an extra challenge during your master’s programme?
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Victims
More than 600 staff members and students of Leiden University did not survive the war. Two of them were Caroline van Loen and Elsa Oppenheim .
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Exo-planets, star and planet formation
At Leiden Observatory, researchers investigate the origin of stars and their planetary systems. They detect and characterize planets around other stars, which are called exo-planets. They study how stars and planets form. And they follow molecules from interstellar clouds to nascent planet systems.…
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Outreach
YAL connects academics to society.
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Inventorying and monitoring of laws and policies related to dealing with ‘jihadism’
An international comparative study of the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Research
LIAS has a School of Asian Studies (SAS), a School of Middle-Eastern Studies (SMES) and a School of Religious Studies (LUCSoR). These designations, and the fields within them, remain foundational to our work. At the same time, the academic community benefits from the presence of cross-regional networks…
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Support us
In dozens of study rooms, libraries and laboratories, passionate scientists – with the support of the donors of the Leiden University Fund – are working on a fundamental understanding of the world and the people around us. They make the unknown known and push the boundaries of existing fields of sci…
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Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
We are very happy to welcome you to spend a semester or year studying with us at the Institute of Cultural Anthropology/Development Sociology (CA-DS). Here you will find practical information on studying CA-DS in Leiden as an exchange student.
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Resisters and protesters
One of the stained glass windows in the Great Auditorium of the Academy Building is dedicated to the students and staff of Leiden University who resisted, protested against, or became victims of the German occupiers. It depicts female figures alongside male ones.
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Minerva in her Study
Following its foundation in 1575, Leiden University was quick to incorporate Roman goddess Minerva in its coat of arms. This explains why Rembrandt’s Minerva from 1635 can be seen on the façade of the Academy Building, which has been in use by the University since 1581. This is where, in the Senate…
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Grotius Centre
Leiden University has a long and outstanding tradition in the field of public international law.
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Egypt
This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of Leiden University with the American University in Cairo.
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Political Legitimacy
Profile Area Political Legitimacy, Leiden University