Awarding of diploma
Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged by your faculty or study programme.
Graduation ceremonies are always arranged by your study programme or faculty.
Graduation ceremony
The diplomas will be awarded during a festive ceremony in the Academy Building of Leiden University. About two weeks before this ceremony you will receive an official invitation by e-mail.
During the ceremony, a person of your choice will give a personal speech of approx. three minutes and ask you two questions. Afterwards, you will receive your diploma. Family, friends and colleagues are welcome to attend! Due to room size, there may be restrictions on the number of guests you can bring.
The graduation ceremony takes place in the Telders Auditorium of the Academy Building on the Rapenburg in Leiden.
The next graduation ceremony:
- Thursday 20 March 2025 starting 15.00hrs.
- Wednesday 8 October 2025 starting 13.00hrs.