The programme consists of 60 EC to be completed in one year.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Leiden University offers bachelor's students a range of opportunities to broaden and deepen their studies through elective credits. A minor is one of the ways you can use your elective credits to personalise your study programme.

Your tuition fee depends on a number of factors, such as your nationality and your previous Dutch higher-education qualifications. Read more

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Do you want to apply for this bachelor’s programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide in the application and admission section.

We prepare you for your career by adressing the legal issues that impact the rights of children across the globe. Read more information about career preparation

Your tuition fee depends on a number of factors, such as your nationality and your previous Dutch higher-education qualifications.

Explore the extra challenge options for the MSc International Politics at Leiden University, including honours tracks, leadership programmes, and interdisciplinary seminars.

The BPS and Science Communication and Society specialisation consists of 120 European Credit Transfer System (EC) points and consists of a BPS component (60 - 80 EC) and a science communication component (40 - 60 EC).

The two-year Bioinformatics programme (120 EC) includes mandatory core courses and electives, as well as a Master's Thesis Research Project. PLEASE NOTE: The specialisation Bioinformatics will no longer accept new students after February 2026. If you're starting date is September 2026 or later, we…

Understand how the economy works and shapes today’s challenges

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is located close to Leiden Central Railway Station.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Are you eager to explore traditional and experimental audiovisual methods for ethnographic research? Do you consider translating your research findings into a documentary? Are you highly motivated, committed and hard working? Then Visual Ethnography is the right specialisation for you! Visual Ethnography…

The following report discusses a survey on the topic of the Sustainable Development Goals that was distributed among researchers at Leiden University in the month of November 2021.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

Would you like to create an extra challenge for yourself? Leiden University gives you plenty of room to do so.

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With a Master of Statistics & Data Science you have good job perspectives: statisticians and data scientists are highly sought after in various industries such as food and pharmaceutic industry, in governmental organizations, and in healthcare. Qualification to become a PhD candidate is a definite…

Skandapurāṇa IV presents a critical edition of Adhyāyas 70-95 from the Skandapurāṇa , with an introduction and annotated English synopsis.

Follow the clear application roadmap for the MSc Dutch Politics at Leiden University: check admission requirements, deadlines, required documents, application steps, and next steps.

Immigrants in the Sexual Revolution. Perceptions and Participation in Northwest Europe. Andrew Shield

For questions regarding education, you can go to the Student Services Center (ground floor). For other questions, you can go to the unit’s secretariat.

In order for professionals to keep learning throughout their careers, it is necessary to be able to steer their own learning process

At Leiden University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences we keep in touch with our alumni in various ways.

NTER-SECTION is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal focusing on contributions from junior archaeological researchers at Leiden University. The journal offers an accessible platform for the publication of individual research by undergraduate and graduate students. The Editorial Board consists of PhD…

We are currently gathering information about how safe Leiden’s residents feel. To do this, we are using online surveys that give us an idea of perceptions of safety in Leiden.

Steffen Brünle's group investigates G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). These essential membrane proteins are prime targets for therapeutic drug development in disease and cancer treatment.

What did we do over the past year? Well, we played quantum games, helped develop an instrument for the Extremely Large Telescope and started a new bachelor's programme. Oh, yeah, and we officially opened our brand new Gorlaeus Building! Warm up the fingers and get ready to click and scroll through…

The notary is involved on various occasions throughout a person's lifetime.

The Dutch-taught master’s programme in Journalism and New Media at Leiden University provides you with strong editorial and academic skills as well as a journalistic mindset. It is an ideal programme to kickstart your career in journalism.

The Faculty of Archaeology's own home-grown journal Inter-Section has released a new volume. Inter-Section offers students and PhD candidates the unique chance to publish in a peer-reviewed journal. The new volume focuses on the materials that shape our world.

The Service Centre International Staff provides advice and different services to all international employees and guest researchers pursuing their academic careers in Leiden.

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Gold nanorods are biocompatible nanoparticles that present an excellent two-photon signal that can be used to get high spatial resolution inside living cells. Gold nanorods are photostable and therefore can be followed inside cells for long time, with possible applications as trackers in live cells.

In the master’s programme in Older Dutch literature at Leiden University you will study Dutch literature from the Middle Ages (1100-1550) until the Golden Age and Enlightenment (1550-1800). During the programme you will develop a vision on the value of the Dutch literary heritage.

The master’s programme in Dutch linguistics at Leiden University provides you with a deep understanding of the Dutch language and the multifaceted research into the structure and use of the Dutch language. During the programme you will not only gain in-depth knowledge of Dutch linguistics, but also…

This guide will give you the necessary help and guidance in submitting your application for the master’s specialisation Clinical Psychology at Leiden University.

This guide will give you the necessary help and guidance in submitting your application for the master’s specialisation School Psychology at Leiden University.

Students with a Dutch HBO Bachelor’s in Biology and Medical Laboratory Research or equivalent can only be admitted to the master after completing the premaster’s programme.