Honours College
Are you curious about other disciplines and would you like to develop yourself more broadly alongside your bachelor studies? Then the Honours College is for you!
What is the Honours College?
The Honours College of Leiden University is an additional programme of 30 EC for curious bachelor's students who want to look beyond their bachelor study. You can follow the programme of your own faculty or that of another faculty.
Take a look at our overview page if you want to see all honours opportunities at Leiden University!
Why join the Honours College?
- Small-scale education: You are together in small groups in an environment that stimulates interaction and discussion.
- Broad offer You get the freedom to choose from a wide range of tracks and the opportunity to shape your program yourself.
- Out of the box learning: You will have the opportunity to look beyond the boundaries of your field and collaborate with students and faculty from different disciplines.
- Certificate: If you successfully complete the Honours College track, you will receive an Honours College certificate. The certificate allows you to show employers that you have successfully completed your honors program.
Combining the Honours College with other activities
The duration of the Honours College is 2 or 2.5 years, depending on your start date. The Honours College at Leiden University is so designed that you can follow it alongside your bachelor’s programme without falling behind in your studies.
It is also possible to combine the Honours College with other study activities, such as a stay abroad, internship or relevant board position. The coordinator of your honours track stands ready for you to discuss any specific requests.
Discover what track suits you best!
Curious what the Honours College has to offer? Meet our English-taught tracks below and click to find out more!
We also offer Dutch-taught honours tracks.
