Marietje Beemsterboer defended her thesis on 12 June 2018 (in Dutch)

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Do you have questions about the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s programme? Please contact us.

Still have questions about the Master’s programme Crisis and Security Management? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

The Human Origins group at Leiden University studies the archaeology of hunter-gatherers, from the earliest stone tools in East Africa, more than three million years old, to the origin of sedentary societies towards the end of the last ice age.

Better discussions and policy on migration, grounded in academic research and expertise.

Are you interested in the Future Challenges Lab? Find out more about admission and application below.

Do you have questions about the master’s specialisation Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology? Please contact us.

Do you still have any questions about the International Civil and Commercial Law Law programme of Leiden University? Please contact us and we will help you.

Do you have any questions about the master’s specialisation Bio-Pharmaceutical Science and Education? Please contact us.

Do you have questions about the master’s specialisation Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication and Society? Please contact us.

Op zoek naar een bacheloropleiding economie met een sterke focus op publiek beleid? Bij de bacheloropleiding Economie & Samenleving leer je in tegenstelling tot traditionele economieopleidingen om slim en strategisch te navigeren binnen de huidige complexe, juridische en politieke context.

Still have questions about the Public International Law - specialisation Peace, Justice and Development programme? Contact us via the details on this page.

Learn more about the minor Digital Humanities and Artificial Intelligence.

Since the Second World War, intelligence and security services have played an important role in policy and decision making, particularly with regards to a state’s national security. In this minor programme we study both the organisations, their working methods, their analysis techniques, as well as…

Connect theory and practice of teaching through the application of your academic knowledge about mathematics to issues of classroom practice.

The University’s Vision on Student Well-Being outlines how the University plans to promote student well-being in the coming years.

Explore the history and theory of photography, film and video in a one-year master’s programme that connects visual media with broader cultural and academic contexts.

The Theoretical Physics specialisation prepares you for a career in industrial research and performing problem solving tasks. The master degree is an excellent stepping stone for pursuing a PhD degree.

Discover the other talented students who were nominated for this year’s award.

These awards honour researchers who turn scientific insight into real-world impact. From master’s students to postdocs, they highlight exceptional work in life sciences, health sciences, biotech, or environmental health sciences with data science at the core. Meet the 2025 winners.

Still have questions about the Law & Finance programme? Please contact us via the details on this page.

In this unique collaboration between Leiden, Delft and Erasmus and building on the goals set in the African Union Agenda 2063 the United Nations Agenda 2030, this multidisciplinary minor fosters a deeper understanding of integrated and sustainable approaches in Africa.

Do you have any questions about the Creative Intelligence & Technology master's programme (previously Media Technology)? Please contact us!

On 23 April, Andreas Häuselmann defended the thesis 'EU privacy and data protection law applied to AI: unveiling the legal problems for individuals'. The doctoral research was supervised by Gerrit-Jan Zwenne and Bart Custers.

Welcome to the Hensen Lab! We are a young dynamic experimental research group starting at the Leiden Institute of Physics. Our lab addresses one of the key challenges of modern physics: understanding the interface between quantum mechanics and general relativity.

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.

The programme encourages engagement career preparation activities, like offering guest lectures and a study trip. Read more about the career activities

If you have a question, there are various ways to get in touch with us.

Still have questions about the Master’s programme Crisis and Security Management? Please don’t hesitate to contact us!

The programme International Civil and Commercial Law is multi-layered, with different levels of practice. Read more about the programme structure

A Jurist's Travelogue

European Politics and Society offers a fresh approach to understanding how European politics, history, culture, economy, and international relations are connected. You’ll explore how these fields shape policy-making and Europe’s role in the world.

The Biological- and Soft-Matter Physics specialisation is an excellent preparation for pursuing a PhD degree in physics.

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

On 12 March, Frederik Heitmüller defended the thesis 'Combatting tax avoidance, the OECD way? The impact of the BEPS Project on developing and emerging countries’ approach to international tax avoidance'. The doctoral research was supervised by Madeleine Hosli and Irma Mosquera Valderrama.

Do you have any questions about the master’s specialisation programme Mathematics and Science Communication and Society? Please contact us!

If you have a question, there are various ways to get in touch with us.

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

Do you have any questions about the master’s specialisation Mathematics and Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory? Please contact us.