The Board of Examiners of the Institute of Political Science has been legally appointed to organise and coordinate examinations. Its main powers are described in the programme’s Course & Examination Regulations (CER), as well as its own Rules and Regulations.

Each year a current legal issue is the topic of the Meijers Lecture. This lecture has been held since the establishment of the E.M. Meijers Institute for Legal Research (today the Department of Research) in 1997 in honour of the person the institute was named after, who was also the founding father…

Leiden University is introducing multifactor authentication (MFA) for its digital systems. This means that staff and guest workers verify their authenticity with more than just a password. The objective of MFA, is to further strengthen the university’s digital security. Practical information and an…

These additional complaint regulation covers complaints that do not fall under Leiden University's other more specific complaint regulations or bodies, namely: the Ombudsperson the Confidential Counsellor for Unacceptable Behaviour the Complaints Committee for Unacceptable Behaviour…

dr. E.H. Tigelaar (chair) drs. C. Bertona (vice chair) S.M. Karten MA drs. B. de Graaf drs. A.C.J.M. van Haperen drs. J.G.V. Schokkenbroek (external member) A. Mugal (administrative secretary)

The committee of the HOVO monitors the quality of the teaching offered in the courses, and contributes to the programme of the lectures. Members are appointed by the Management Board of the University (College van Bestuur). Members of the committee:  Drs. L.G.C. (Lydia) Holdert-Vallez Prof. dr.…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Science for Sustainable Societies (SfSS). General contacts   Director of education Thijs Bosker Education coordinator Kiki Boomgaard  Assistant Education coordinator Sonja Kwant Study Adviser Kiki Boomgaard    Board of Examiners Dr.…

International cooperation brings opportunities, but it also involves risks. The university is therefore taking steps to ensure that we engage in safe, responsible international cooperation in the area of knowledge sharing.

The Advisory Board is responsible for advising the Faculty Board on the key aspects of the Faculty's policies relating to: a. education, b. scientific research and c. operational management. The Board has the following members: Corien Bakker (municipal archaeologist Den Haag) Tim de Ridder (municipal…

The Faculty Office provides administrative support to the members of the Faculty Board in their daily tasks.  

The Faculty Board is responsible for the general management of the Faculty, as well as the administration and organization of the Faculty's teaching and research. The Faculty Board consists of four staff members, and one student assessor. They are supported by a Board Secretary.

The Faculty Regulations of Governance and Global Affairs outline, among other things, how the faculty is organised, its objectives regarding research, and which programmes, research institutes, and centres of expertise fall under the faculty's remit. The regulations are adopted by the Faculty Board…

The Customer Applications Services (CAS) department experiments with, develops, facilitates, advises and directs innovative ICT services, tools and ideas that contribute to achieving the University’s ambitions in the area of excellent academic research, research innovation and efficient business…

The Department of Marketing & Communications at Leiden Law School supports the faculty in promoting its identity and sharing knowledge and insights from our education and research. The team advises and facilitates the faculty in telling its narrative to target audiences, both internal and external.…

This page contains the Course and Examination Regulations (OER) for the Dutch-taught Bachelor's programme in Cybersecurity & Cybercrime. These regulations have been drawn up in accordance with Article 7.13 of the Dutch Higher Education and Research Act (WHW) and have been approved by the Faculty…

The Communications and Student Recruitment Committee provides information to and organises activities for prospective students seeking to learn more about the Institute of Political Science’s BSc and MSc programmes. Committee members: Wencke Appelman Arjen Boin Nathalie van Dooren (coordinator) Mariana…

The Committee’s main task is to review research proposals on ethically responsible scientific conduct. The conditions and principles applied by the Committee are set out in the Regulations Ethics Review Committee Social Sciences.  Ethical review can be relevant in cases concerning the privacy…

FGGA strives to be a good employer for its employees and to create a socially safe, positive, and inclusive environment where ambitions and talents are able to flourish. The directive’s aim is to ensure that actions and decisions correspond in similar cases and to provide transparency on the assessment…

The application and admissions procedures for the BSc-programmes of Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science are explained here: › BSc Political Science: International Relations and Organisations (IRO, in English) › BSc Politicologie: Nationale en Internationale Politiek (in Dutch) The…

To assure the quality of the study programmes, the Faculty has developed a quality assurance system, of which the Programme Committee (PC) is the most important body. Every study programme has its own PC. You can contact the members of the PC at any time if you have questions or complaints about the…

The Guidelines on Language Policy set out agreements on the level of language competence of lecturers, staff and students, the language of instruction, the dual language of our communications and the language used within the University administration.  Dual language university English is the lingua…

An institute that conducts leading research and education and that is able to make a difference in society That is the Institute of Psychology, and that is our mission. We operate in a societal context filled with opportunities, but also with challenges. Behavioural issues have never…

The Servicedesk is the first point of contact where you as an employee can go for all your questions about, among other things, the handling or payment of your invoice or expense claim, VVV cards, personnel changes, applying for an employer's statement and questions about your salary. Not only is the…

The Examination Appeals Board (College van Beroep voor de Examens, CBE) is an independent board of appeal, established under the terms of the Higher Education and Research Act (Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs en Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, WHW). Students can lodge appeals at the CBE if they disagree…

The Project Management department (PMa) of the Real Estate directorate is responsible for constructing high-quality, future-proof and sustainable housing. In doing so, PMa implements the Long-Term Housing Plan of Leiden University. This involves projects in the context of campus development, conservation…

The Department of Education Policy is responsible for providing support to the Faculty Board, the Education Board, and the Department of Education in developing the faculty’s vision and strategy related to education, as well as the preparation, adoption, and implementation of all policy related to education.…

The Board of Admissions is responsible for the requirements for the International Bachelor in Psychology (IBP) and the Master's Programmes in Psychology. Tasks The main tasks of this Board of Admissions are described in detail in the Course and Examination Regulations | Additional rules and…

The Institute Council consists of scientists, support staff and PhD candidates. They represent the rest of the staff and give the Institute Board solicited and unsolicited advice on all matters on the Institute level relating to teaching, research, and organisation. The Institute Council is elected…

Honours College Law is responsible for one of the faculty Honours College tracks offered by Leiden Law School. Honours College Law is intended for ambitious, enthusiastic, curious and motivated students who are looking for more of a challenge in their studies. Honours College Law is open to students…

Responsibility HRM is responsible for University’s HRM policy, training policy, terms of employment policy and organisational development.  What does HRM do? Implements the HRM policy Provides staff training Provides information on the job market Advises on employment law Promotes internal mobility…

Leiden University’s Executive Board is obliged to monitor the progress of students with a residence permit for study purposes – with the exception of exchange students – and, in the event of insufficient study progress, determine the cause thereof. This procedure – as well as the roles and responsibilities…

At the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, our communication team writes, edits, and keeps our websites up to date. We are happy to help you with the promotion of your events and the visibility of your research.

Studium Generale (SG) organises general academic activities, such as lectures, symposia, film screenings and debates, which supplement the education offered by Leiden University’s faculties. The goals of Studium Generale are to stimulate a greater interest in the academic sciences, to contribute to…

The Research Grant Support Office helps you in the application (pre-award phase), management (award phase) and finishing (post-ward phase) of an individual or collaborative grant. The grant may be intended for a research programme, or an educational or societal-relevant project.

Responsibility of the department The Career Advice Department is responsible for advising students on the following topics. What can you contact the career advisor for? guidance in study (re)choice planning your (study) career (including part-time jobs, internships, extracurricular activities) guidance…

The Employee Council is composed of employees who represent the ICLON staff. The council serves a body for consultation, advice, information, and communication. The council conducts consultations with the ICLON management on behalf of the ICLON staff. The Employee Council promotes the welfare and…

In the application form for ethical review, the Ethics Committee emphasizes  the importance of a data management plan and the careful use of personal data (in relation to GDPR).  The Ethics Committee does not review/check the data management plan nor the use of personal data by the researcher.…

The Library committee of the Faculty of Science consists of the following members: Institute Members Email MI Prof. dr. J.B. (Jan) Vonk j.b.vonk@math.leidenuniv.nl LION Prof.dr. C.W.J. Beenakker beenakker@lorentz.leidenuniv.nl LIACS Dr. H. (Hao) Wang h.wang@liacs.leidenuniv.nl LIC Prof.…

Before you start a bachelor’s programme, it is important that you have the right information. This information should relate not only to the content of the study programme and the type of courses, for instance, but also to whether the study programme is actually the right one for you. Leiden University…