The Public Administration specialisation in Economics, Governance and Management combines public administration with economics to analyse issues such as the climate or housing crisis. You will learn to think economically and formulate policy advice.

The National-Socialist Movement in the Netherlands - the NSB - remained the only legal party in the Netherlands during most of the Second World War.

Intelligence of the crowd, or in other words, intelligence of a large, random collective, exists mostly in social media platforms such as twitter. The collective does not comprise (at least not necessarily) experts on crises, just regular people mostly. Nevertheless, there is valuable intelligence to…

This project investigates the globalization and cultural mediation of palliative care practices, policies and discourses.

Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are widely used, and nanotechnological innovations grow with rapid pace. Studies on nanotoxicology have demonstrated that chemical toxicology as well as particle toxicology should be accounted for in predicting the safety of ENMs.

Crafting Futures through Cheese-Making in Val Taleggio (Northern Italy) is written by Cristina Grasseni and is published in Gastronomica.

In this article, Lydie Cabane, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, and Martin Lodge address the question of how to manage banking crises, a question that has gained prominence since the banking crisis of 2007-2009. This article sets out the rationale for regulating for…

Each year, Leiden University College The Hague selects 200 students. Our selection process is divided in two round: Early Bird and Regular. Keep reading to find out when they are, and why you should consider applying early.

Supervisor: Indira Nederpelt

On 23 February 2022, Cale Davis defended the thesis 'Prosecutorial Discretion in International Criminal Justice'. The doctoral research was supervised by Prof. C. Stahn en Dr. J.C. Powderly.

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The theme 'Health and well-being in a healthy society' is one of the focal points of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW). We are committed to promoting health and well-being for people of all ages.

This book explores how public health concerns and political agendas influenced each other in the US over the past century.

Inspiring and relaxed – these are qualities that describe the Netherlands perfectly. At the same time, there is much more to say about the country. For instance, according to the 2018 UN Human Development Index, the Netherlands is ranked tenth among the best countries to live in.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

Research at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies is primarily carried out under its Research Programme ‘Exploring the Frontiers of International Law’.

On Wednesday 24 September 2025 Marija Šerić successfully defended a doctoral thesis and graduated.

Leiden University has long had a special interest in and relationship with China.

This research cluster is a part of the Institute of Political Science’s research programme ‘Institutions, Decisions and Collective Behaviour’. Its members study the design and functioning of Dutch political institutions as well as attitudes and behaviour of political elites and citizens.

Discover why Leiden University is the ideal choice for the MSc in Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict and Development: leading faculty, small-group teaching and a globally respected Political Science department.

This book examines the critical role of information and knowledge in early modern Europe's global pursuits, exploring challenges in trusting distant information, the development of doubt in intercultural encounters, and the impact of misinformation.

During the project, this page will be updated with news updates and events organised as part of the research project.

The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) offers bachelor and master level education in computer science at Leiden University. We are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

Van Vark defended her dissertation 'Separation and immersion: the changing role of the armed forces in Northwestern liberal democracies’ on 17 October 2025. The doctoral research was supervised by Maartje van der Woude and Erwin Muller.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

The programme International Criminal Law at Leiden University prepares you for a succesful career. Read more about our career preparation activities

Do you have questions about the master's programme or our information sessions? If so, please contact the study advisors or our student ambassadors.

It’s a good idea to start thinking about your future (academic) career already during your study. Not sure yet which career you would like to pursue or how to find a suitable job? The master Biomedical Sciences and Leiden University offer different ways to prepare yourself for the job market.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

Promotores: G.A. Persoon, H.H. de Iongh

In what ways can mental health care policy and interventions help break the cycle of mutually reinforcing societal stressors and mental health problems in Burundi?

Develop your skills, create campaigns and activities, and turn ideas into reality. Through Una Europa, you can gain work experience together with an international community.

For thousands of years bloodlines have been held as virtually unassailable credentials for leadership, with supreme political power perceived as a family affair across the globe and throughout history.

Repairing organs, tissues and cells to fight chronic diseases.

New or improved treatments for chronic and acute illness.

Improving health, enhancing well-being and reducing health disparities across society.

Our ambition to contribute to society and the world, searching to solutions to the global challenges of our time, can only be achieved with solid relationships worldwide.

Do you have any questions about the Life Science and Technology master's programme? Please contact us.

Many conflicts in Africa have been studied and described as location and time bound. Yet conflict is rarely confined and contained, and instead reaches across communities, borders, and generations.

How can we explain the popularity of the Spanish comedia nueva in the seventeenth-century theatre scene of the Low Countries?

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

Supervising a PhD candidate comes with different responsibilities at different stages of the PhD trajectory. These sessions provide practical guidance on supporting PhD candidates, from the start of their project to the final phase leading up to the defence.

The largest fertility clinic in the Netherlands lied to women, sperm donors, and the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate. On ‘Nieuwsuur’, Mirjam Sombroek van Doorm, Professor of Law and Health, foresees legal consequences: 'The situation is too serious.'

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How can we sustain dialogue on a deeply divisive issue within our university community? On 16 February 2026, Leiden University hosted