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

Leiden University has legal counsels with different expertise areas, working in various departments: General Legal affairs (JZ) Privacy legal counsels and officers: privacy related matters, data protection HR department of the faculty/institute: employment related matters Luris: research contracts,…

From 22 to 25 April you can vote online for the student and faculty positions of the University Council and the student positions for a Faculty Councils. Why vote? Leiden University regards co-participation as extremely important: the right to take part in discussions, and thus to have an influence…

The Student & Educational Affairs (SEA) Employee Council represents all SEA employees and consults regularly with management. Its focus is the proper functioning of the organisation. The Employee Council contributes to the smooth running of the department, promotes the well-being and interests…

An institute that conducts leading research and education and that is able to make a difference in society That is the Institute of Psychology, and that is our mission. We operate in a societal context filled with opportunities, but also with challenges. Behavioural issues have never…

The Board of Examiners determines in an impartial and competent manner whether a student possesses the knowledge, understanding and skills required to obtain a degree, as set out in the Course and Examination Regulations (OER).

Participation organs serve as bodies for consultation, information, communication and advice. They promote the welfare and interests of students and staff. A number of bodies at the University have the right to consent and advise, the Faculty Councils on faculty matters and the University Council on…

The IREC provides advice on matters relating to ethical conduct in research by ICLON staff. All research involving the collection, analysis, and/or storage of data from individuals must be submitted to IREC. IREC reviews research proposals against criteria for research ethics.

The University Ombuds Officer deals with complaints from students who believe they have not been treated fairly by a university staff member or administrative body. Students can submit a complaint up to 12 months after the incident occurred, even if they have since completed their studies. The Ombuds…

The law dictates that the Board of Examiners confers a degree certificate upon students once they have passed their final examination. However students may wish to defer conferral of their degree.

Institutes have an Institute Council, consisting of a representation of the scientific staff and members of the management staff of the institute. This council has the task: advising the Faculty Board on the composition of the Institute's board and consulting with and advising the Institute's…

Employee participation bodies represent the welfare and interests of employees and students. Within the FSW: The Faculty Council and the Institute Councils have the right of consent and the right to give advice. The Programme Committees and the Student Sounding Board Group give the various boards…

Leiden University - just like the other universities in the Netherlands - attaches great importance to transparency of and accountability for the university’s management. The universities have therefore drawn up and signed a code of ‘Good Governance’. You can consult this code on the VSNU website. &…

Defending the interests of PhDs and postdocs at Leiden University  

Nomination is open to managers and colleagues of team members. Also, programme committees can nominate.

In 2018, the SEA Employee Council is placing an emphasis on sustainability. With this in mind, the Foot Print Challenge has been launched. The university believes it has a social responsibility to work towards a better understanding and awareness of  environmental measures, together with its…

Teachers, lecturers, associate professors and professors need a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO). The Basic Teaching Qualification consists of the skills which every teacher at Leiden University must have mastered in order to teach well. What this means for you, you read in the Academic framework…

Leiden University takes the position that work and alcohol are not compatible. An employee's performance decreases and the risk of workplace accidents increases. In addition, an addiction can have negative consequences for cooperation, work environment and reputation. This view is expressed for all…

Education in the Honours Academy at Leiden University offers additional challenges to regular university education. It is specifically aimed at motivated, critical and academically ambitious students with a capacity for self-reflection. You can read what the faculties have jointly agreed to in the Honours…

The Executive Board is responsible for the efficient and effective management of Leiden University. The Board of Governors monitors the Executive Board and appoints its members. The Executive Board regularly consults the University Council, which advises the Executive Board and has a say in important…

The members of the Institute for Philosophy study all aspects of philosophy. In our research we seek a fruitful interaction between systematic and historical approaches to philosophy, and we thrive on intensive national and international collaboration. Our research focuses on Political Philosophy and…

The Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027 is an elaboration of the university strategic plan. It is based on the same four core values: connecting, innovative, responsible and free.  Six faculty strategic ambitions have been formulated in this plan. These ambitions are the substantive guidelines for the choices…

The papers and thesis have to be written according to the Faculty of Archaeology's standards, as explained in the guidelines. More information on thesis and papers.

What do we want?  Our main goal is simple: a healthy academic community at Leiden University, one in which its members –students and staff members from every segment of the university alike – feel at home and where their voices are heard and listened to.  Our goals  To help establish…

Time schedule 25 March Reference date and determination of electoral registers. On this day it is determined who can choose and who can apply. The Electoral Offices will have more time this year to establish the electoral registers. 26 and 27 March Submission of candidacy  If you…

Cookie declaration The Leiden University website (universiteitleiden.nl) uses cookies. Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit the website. For example, we use cookies to analyse visits to our website in order to improve ease of use. By law, we are allowed…

Distinguished Fellows of Leiden University College The Hague are acknowledged for their extensive and outstanding expertise in the private or public sector, and for their intellectual contributions to LUC’s academic programme and scholarly community. After having been appreciated members of LUC’s academic…

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences  (KNAW), the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), and the Netherlands Federation of University Medical Centers (NFU) have drawn up a ‘Code for Transparency in Animal Testing’, with the aim of achieving non-binding openness and…

The staff member working on Research Support coordinates the Research Support Office, Research Visitations, and the nomination of staff members for research awards. They also function as Secretary to the Faculty Research Committee and Ethics Committee. In addition, they have the Converis / Lucris…

The Faculty of Archaeology is the largest academic centre of Archaeology in the Netherlands. The Faculty ranks in the top ten worldwide in academic reputation and research impact (February 2021 QS World University Ranking by subject). The Faculty has a staff of more than 170…

The Employee Council Real Estate represents all real estate personnel and regularly consults with the real estate management. The starting point is the proper functioning of real estate. The employee council raises relevant issues in the field of health and safety, work experience, training and…

All students of Leiden University have the right to request the ombudsperson in writing to instigate an investigation into the way in which an adminstrative unit or employee of the university has acted in a particular instance towards them. Article 1: Definitions Article 2: The ombudsperson Article…

If you have obtained an academic degree at our university, we hold personal data about you. The law requires that we keep some of these data, for instance to demonstrate that you obtained your degree. Other data are saved so that we can contact you. The Privacy Notice Almuni describes how the university…

Every MA programme has its own Board of Admissions, which determines, on the basis of the requirements of the MA programme concerned, whether a student can be admitted to that programme; if a student does not meet the requirements, the Board of Admissions specifies how he/she can still meet the…

You want to start a bachelor’s or master’s programme. It is important that you have the right information. Leiden University wants to assist you as well as possible in making the right study choice, e.g. by informing you about programmes, organising information activities or other topics that are related…

The secretariat of Management Support of Administration and Central Services is divided into the: •     Secretariat of the Executive Board •     Secretariat of Management, Legal and Security Affairs Secretariat of the Executive Board If you have any questions or would like to make…

Faculty Board and Faculty bureau The faculty is headed by the faculty board, assisted by the faculty bureau. Institutes Research and education within the faculty are assigned with 3 institutes and 3 Centres.  Student and employee participation Within the programme committee and the faculty…

Do you have questions about teaching or research? JOOST (the ICLON Teaching and Research Support Desk) is the place where all teacher educators (minor and master) and researchers can ask any teaching related questions and where expertise on teaching and research is made available for all. You will…

Students at Leiden University may be entitled to additional financial support from the university through the Regulations on Financial Support for Students. This support makes it possible to continue your studies if you have fallen behind.

The student member of the Faculty Board is called the assessor. This person represents the interests of all students at the Faculty in all sorts of matters. The assessor is the first point of contact for students who have suggestions or complaints about teaching or student facilities. They are also…

All researchers at Leiden University use LUCRIS Publication Management (PM) to deposit their publications in Leiden University Scholarly Publications, a database of publications by academics from and institutions affiliated to Leiden University. Wherever possible, publications should be Open Access…

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…

The PhD psychologist can offer support to all Leiden University PhD candidates who are experiencing psychological issues that are either caused by, or are directly affecting, their PhD trajectory.  The PhD psychologist is very much aware of the unique position occupied by PhD candidates and as…

After the University Council, the Faculty Council is the second highest staff and student body at the University. It acts as an intermediary between the various departments of a faculty. The Faculty Council has the right to approve and advise on various matters concerning the faculty. It also represents…

As of 1 January 2018, Leiden Law School has appointed a confidential counsellor for PhD candidates. On this page you can read what this person can do for you if in your position as a PhD candidate you experience problems for which you need external assistance.

The Diversity Committee is working towards creating and maintaining the Faculty of Archaeology as a place where you can feel at home and safe. A place where you feel you are accepted in a close-knit community, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or disabilities. We meet about 6 times a year and…

The Faculty Council is the faculty’s advisory council and has both advisory rights as well as the right of consent on various matters concerning the faculty. As such, the council represents both students and staff and acts as a sounding board for the Faculty Board. The tasks and privileges of the council…

The regulations on ICT and internet use contain a balance between responsible and safe use of ICT and internet on the one hand, and the privacy of the user on the other. What is allowed, and what is not? What consequences might follow abuse? These regulations state the rules regarding the use of…

Faculty Council The Faculty Council represents students and staff, and acts as a ‘sounding board’ for the Faculty Board. The Council has 18 members. Programme Committees Every study programme has its own Programme Committee, which advises the Education Boards of the study programme concerned. Co-participation,…

Before you start a bachelor’s programme, it is important that you have the right information. This information should relate not only to the content of the study programme and the type of courses, for instance, but also to whether the study programme is actually the right one for you. Leiden University…