Sometimes student life merges rather smoothly into a working adult life. This is the case for Boris Kowalski. At International Studies, he chose Russian as his language and Eurasia as his region of specialisation, he obtained his Master’s degree at Oxford in Russian and Eurasian studies, ended up in…

Anyone who has taken a walk through the centre of Leiden before might have come across him, an attentive group of tourists gathered around. After studying history, Koen van Toen, or Koen Marijt, started his own business. He now organises historical walks, among other things.

The programme works to shed light on transnational, international and comparative aspects of law. We will focus on theory and the practical application.

The year 2019 is the 444th anniversary of the University’s ‘birth’ and the 350th anniversary of painter, draughtsman and engraver Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669). Reason therefore to celebrate both 444 years of Leiden University and Rembrandt Year. But what was the connection between Rembrandt, the most…

A master's degree in Psychology at Leiden University combines theoretical knowledge with academic and professional skills, making you an attractive candidate for many employers.

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills

The programme of the Advanced Master Air and Space Law is a combination of public air law, private air law & space law, in international & European perspective

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.

Graduates of the master's specialisation in Sociology of Policy in Practice are proficient in analysing and reporting global vulnerabilities and local forms of resilience.

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills

The International Financial Law programme of Leiden University looks at financial law from multiple perspectives to illustrate the links between law, economics and ethics.

The Hague is the international city of peace and justice, home to many international organisations, embassies and multinational corporations but also a fun student city filled with music, cafes, museums and the most popular beach in the Netherlands!

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills

The Hague is the international city of peace and justice, home to many international organisations, embassies and multinational corporations but also a fun student city filled with music, cafes, museums and the most popular beach in the Netherlands!

Interested in the programme overview of European and International Human Rights Law? Please take a look at this page. The programme information is listed.

You will acquire knowledge about legislation and governance regarding to modern technologies. Read more about the programme Law and Digital Technologies.

We give you more information about the programme LL.M. International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration and about the programme overview.

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills

The master's specialisation in Visual Ethnography enables you to combine technical mastery of audiovisual production with ethnographic research skills. Your experience ranges from project design to field studies, to scholarly output.

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.

In the programme International Criminal Law, you will gain understanding of the systemic environment surrounding international criminal law. Read more

You’ve completed your degree – you’re now a graduate in African Studies. What’s next? The possibilities are wide open! Many graduates go on to roles that focus on research, analysis or communication. What do you enjoy doing? Your options may be broader than you expect.

Get the most out of your studies at Leiden University by taking part in our extracurricular activities.

The Hague is the international city of peace and justice, home to many international organisations, embassies and multinational corporations but also a fun student city filled with music, cafes, museums and the most popular beach in the Netherlands!

Do you want to understand the complexities of today’s gender issues, social media use, food habits, social justice movements, labour relations or religious expressions? Join our international bachelor's programme in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and get insight into people's social…

The Hague is the international city of peace and justice, home to many international organisations, embassies and multinational corporations but also a fun student city filled with music, cafes, museums and the most popular beach in the Netherlands!

Leiden University offers you several services related to career orientation and job application skills.

On 24 January 2026, the Advanced MSc International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) hosted its Annual Reconnect & Gala, bringing together alumni from across the world, current students, and faculty. The event celebrated shared values, connection, and purpose, focusing on ‘The great shifts in international…

Amidst concerns over what the re-election of Donald Trump will mean for the international system, Prof. Dr. Jan Aart Scholte will give a Cleveringa Lecture titled ‘Trump, geopolitics and the future of globalization’ on 28 November 2024.

Lotte Croiset van Uchelen has worked at IT company Schuberg Philis for 11 years now. What makes this company so special? Ever since its foundation, only colleagues have worked there. No boss, no management. ‘Why would you need a manager?’

‘Always focus on your students, and make sure that what you teach them will be relevant to them as alumni.’ In his speech of thanks, Harmen Jousma, lecturer in Science Based Business, shared what drives him: training students for the world outside the university.

This research note argues that the “lone wolf” typology should be fundamentally reconsidered.

This paper develops a novel theoretical framework for the conduct of postmortems after major foreign policy surprises for the European Union and its member states.

From learning modules for primary schools to a ‘Fixer-Upper Day’ and from a platform for returning broken electronic devices to a call to government: the National Think Tank has presented ten solutions that should help create a circular economy. We spoke to three Leiden members of the Think Tank about…

What does the Dutch Ministry of Defence do to fight climate change? And what is Alumna Charlotte van Gemeren’s Role in this? We spoke with Charlotte (class of 2016) and asked her about what’s it like to do a traineeship for the Dutch Government (and how to get in), the lessons learned at International…

How can we speed up the transition from large cities to a circular metropolis? This is the question that Leiden students and former students Elsemieke, Fabian and Eveline are getting their teeth into. They and seventeen other young academics are taking part in the National ThinkTank and they have four…

With an MSc in Mathematics from Leiden, doors open worldwide. You’ll graduate with a solid theoretical foundation, strong problem-solving skills, and experience working in an international environment. Each track concludes with an individual research project and master’s thesis, an excellent preparation…

When doing business in foreign countries, you will encounter different languages and cultures. How does knowledge of cultural differences help you when you're trying to start a business or close a deal in another country?

After graduation you have a lot of opportunities: academics are highly sought after in Dutch secondary education or mbo teaching. You can also aim for a management position or work as a researcher within the field of Mathematics.

The field of science communication is very broad. Below is a list of organisations where SCS students can fulfill internships or where alumni have found jobs.

The Second World War took the lives of at least 663 students, staff and alumni of Leiden University. They were killed in raids, deported to concentration camps or, out of desperation, took their own lives.

The Joint Research Day (JRD25) returns for its third edition — a 15-hour programme dedicated to artistic research across the Royal Academy of Art (KABK), the Royal Conservatoire (KC), and the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA).

Completing your Master’s in Biology gives you an internationally recognised degree which you can follow up with a PhD track. With your acquainted skills, you’re a much requested professional in and outside research.

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The Applied Mathematics specialisation is the excellent preparation to start a career in research. It is a suitable stepping stone for pursuing a PhD degree. The degree also provides job opportunities outside academia in a (international) industrial environment.

After graduation you are well equipped to start a career in evolutionary research or to take the responsibility for projects in an industrial or institutional research environment.