Preparations

Bachelor

Approval and application

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

How can you find an internship or research project and what arrangements do you need to make?

Being on the board of a student association or organisation is a great way to gain work experience whilst having an unforgettable time with your fellow students. As a student board member, you may also be eligible for financial support.

Bachelor, Master

As a student of Leiden University you are provided with a student account (ULCN account) that allows you to access a variety of systems such as uMail, uSis, Brightspace and library catalogues, as well as the physical workstations within the university.

Lecture, CHiLL series

Your student registration will expire automatically at the end of the academic year. However, if you end your study programme earlier, you must cancel your student registration.

In cities, parks take the blame for mosquito problems. However, the real issue is usually a few streets away. Drains and standing rainwater create ideal breeding grounds for larvae. As a result, controlling adult mosquitoes in parks makes little sense, says environmental scientist Louie Krol in his…

Do you have broad interests or a passion for a specific subject? Enrich your study period and delve into another field with a Bachelor Honours Class!

Not sure what your next step is in choosing your studies or planning your career? Science Career Service is here to help, from making study choices to career orientation and preparing for the labour market.

Do you sometimes feel lonely while writing your thesis? Do you find it difficult to get going and to get started on schedule? Joining a thesis group can help you be more motivated and structured when writing your thesis. You can share experiences with others and exchange tips on how to stay productive.…

The Pre-PhD Programme takes place in the second semester (February-July) and consists of two tracks.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Conference

To arrange before departure

Schedules

To arrange upon your return

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

To arrange before departure

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

To arrange upon your return

This page provides information on what to do if you think you have been improperly treated by a staff member or fellow student of Leiden University.

Study abroad: where and when?

To arrange before departure

As a student, you can access a range of other software free of charge or for a reduced tariff. These include office tools, cloud storage, anti-virus software and much more.

Conference

Galaxies in the early universe contain more dust and hidden star formation than previously thought. That's what Ivana van Leeuwen concludes in her PhD research, where she combines data from various telescopes to create a more complete picture.

Course and exam enrolment

Education

Each academic year, POPcorner offers a wide range of workshops, courses and other support activities.

Study information, Student for a Day

Study information, Student for a Day

Study information, Student for a Day

Study information

Get an impression of what the International Experience Week is all about by looking back at last year's presentations.

Study information, Student for a Day

Studying at university can be both challenging and rewarding. Alongside your courses, you might be balancing a social life, part-time work, and personal circumstances that require your time and energy.

Practice makes perfect, and that’s why we organize a rehearsal before the ceremony. This rehearsal will start at 09:45 on stage in the theater where the ceremony will take place. We will rehearse the procession, the conferring of the degrees, and discuss the seating arrangements. Please note that the…

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

The role of the Board of Examiners is to ensure that study programmes adhere to their Course and Examination Regulations. The Board of Examiners oversees all tests and examinations within the institute and determines whether students have acquired the knowledge and skills required for the awarding of…

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Read here about the various agreements in place at Leiden University for student and study associations and other student organisations.

Each year students ask questions about how to actually wear your cap and gown. To make sure everyone is wearing it in the same, correct way, here is a short guide. There is even something which you should know about the tassel too!