The culture and texts of the classical antiquity are still a source of inspiration for our modern world. In the Dutch-taught Bachelor's programme Greek and Latin Language and Culture you will examine all aspects of the Greek and Roman antiquity. From Homerus to Horatius. From Plato to Cicero.

The two-years master's programme ICT in Business and the Public Sector (last intake in February 2025) at Leiden University provides students with a deeper understanding on our thinking on physical, geographical and industry boundaries, on distance, speed and communication. The programme offers two specialisations:…

The strengths of this master’s specialisation are its research-orientated approach, combined with training in safety and quality control in the production of medicinal products in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.

Find out how to apply for the master's specialisation Applied Cognitive Psychology at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

Do you want to apply for this master’s programme at Leiden University? Find out how to apply for your programme by following the step-by step guide below.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme South and Southeast Asian Studies at Leiden University? Find out how to apply by following the step-by step guide below.

Are you fascinated by the past and do you like to challenge yourself? In the Dutch-taught Bachelor's programme History at Leiden University you will approach the past with a sharp and analytic view and you will learn to look at the past from a completely new perspective. study the history of the ancient…

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

The study of tax law covers the tax system in its full width. It includes domestic, international and European tax law.

Get in touch regarding the MSc Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development at Leiden University, including programme questions and support from the Admissions Office.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme International Studies at Leiden University? Find out how to apply by following the step-by step guide below.

The Master’s specialisation Educational Science offers students cutting-edge insights into how individuals develop and learn and how education can be optimized to include every learner.

Welcome to the news hub of the Master’s program in Health, Ageing, and Society at LUMC. In this section, you'll find the latest updates and articles about the program, covering a wide range of topics, from key achievements and milestones to insightful perspectives and recent developments. Articles are…

Why are professors still warning their students against dogmatism, prejudice, pedantry, and other centuries-old vices? What explains the persistence of these scholarly vices across the ages?

Curiosity and a passion for science - that’s what connects the people of FWN. Our Faculty is international and diverse, and together we create a great place to work. On this site, we celebrate our community by highlighting the nominees and winners of our Faculty Awards. Explore their stories and get…

In an article for East Asia Forum, University Lecturer Vincent Chang sheds light on China’s ambition to globalise its pantheon of national heroes.

Are you interested in teaching in secondary education? The Educational Minor will train you to become a secondary school teacher. After successful completion of the Educational Minor and your Bachelor's degree, you will be qualified to teach your subject in the junior grades of havo/vwo and vmbo-t.

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The Centre for Professional Learning (CPL) develops in-depth and challenging programmes for higher educated professionals.

YAL raises its voice on policy matters.

Study in The Hague and gain the expertise to tackle challenges in security, sustainability and justice. Learn to navigate and influence today’s complex world.

LIACS aims at being a diverse and inclusive research institute. To reach this goal, two instances are working on addressing diversity related issues.

The ability to create objects and structures with our hands has been essential to human development. This ability is something modern society is at risk of losing. Leiden archaeologists gather knowledge about ancient processes of ‘making and creating’ over the centuries, knowledge that helps our current…

In honour of Krijn Rietveld (1956 - 2018), Leiden University Fund and dsm-firmenich have created the Krijn Rietveld Memorial Awards to reward researchers who make extraordinary efforts to bring about an impact beyond scientific understanding in the field of life sciences, health science, biotech, or…

The International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL) offers PhD candidates the possibility to enroll in the IIASL PhD Track.

Below you can find lists of Leiden-based and international organizations working on Central Asia, and an overview of useful resources on Central Asia.

This project is aimed at 1) elucidating the role of attention in itch and pain, including orientation, and attentional disengagement (i.e., directing attention away) from itch and pain; and 2) modifiability of these attentional processes.

Looking for ways to travel more sustainably once you've reached your destination? Here, we offer some ideas and helpful links to guide you in becoming a more responsible tourist. Ecotourism, defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of…

This is an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility project of Leiden University’s Faculty of Science with the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute.

As a supervisor, you play a vital role in guiding and supporting your PhD candidate throughout their academic journey. Here are some important responsibilities and steps you need to consider.

BASCE brings together those in the Benelux who are committed to exploring the changing relations between culture and the environment.

Improving healthcare with our scientific discoveries: that is the goal of pharmaceutical research at Leiden University. And there’s a lot involved in that. Our research starts with the discovery of the effect achieved by a particular substance, and sometimes continues all the way through to the development…

Diplomatica: A Journal of Diplomacy and Society addresses the broad range of work being done across the social sciences and the humanities that takes diplomacy as its focus of investigation.

SAILS (Society, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences) is a universitywide initiative aimed at facilitating collaboration across disciplines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It is one of Leiden University's interdisciplinary programmes.

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Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Archaeology at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Micro-credentials make education for professionals even more accessible. If you follow a module of 3 to 30 EC (European Credits), you receive a micro credential after completing the education program. This digital certificate is recognized by 22 universities of applied sciences and 12 universities.

The specialisation involves general courses, track-specific courses, electives, research internship and your thesis

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme Urban Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

Do you want to apply for the bachelor’s programme African Studies at Leiden University? First, check the admission requirements.

The major aim of the master specialisation Child and Adolescent Psychology is that students develop skills to empower young people and their families and teachers to overcome psychological problems that can occur among children and adolescents. Students will be expert in both the normal development…

Leiden University’s two-year MA Japanese Studies offers a unique opportunity to conduct graduate-level research on various aspects of modern and pre-modern Japan, and to spend a full academic year in Japan.

To be eligible for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, you must meet the admission requirements as published on this page.

Dutch Studies is a unique bachelor’s programme in which you will quickly acquire fluency in spoken and written Dutch at a high academic level, at the same time gaining deep understanding of the culture and history of the Netherlands.

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