Many study programmes offer the opportunity to do an internship or research project, either as a compulsory part of the curriculum or to earn elective credits.

Schedules

The Career Service of the Faculty of Social and Beavioural Sciences guides students and recent graduates with the transition from study to first job and with study choice and career questions in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes.

Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has several locations in Leiden and The Hague. As a Leiden University student, you can make use of all locations.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Studium Generale, or the general studies department, organises a range of academic activities such as lectures, symposia, film screenings and debates. These activities are intended for students, staff and the general public alike.

Throughout the university you can print, copy and scan via multi-function printers (MFPs). To use them you will need a LU-card.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Career and apply for jobs

All the details of your studies are recorded in uSis. From your first registration as a student of Leiden University right up till your graduation.

Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged…

To arrange upon your return

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

Study abroad independently is an option if you want to go to a destination that doesn’t have an exchange agreement with Leiden University, or if you missed out on an exchange place.

When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.

A study association is a good way to combine study-related activities with pleasure. Every faculty has one or more study association.

Study abroad independently is an option if you want to go to a destination that doesn’t have an exchange agreement with Leiden University, or if you missed out on an exchange place.

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

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Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Throughout your studies you will make use of a large number of IT facilities. Find out about the facilities available, how to use them and what to do if you experience problems.

Schedules

Schedules

The Personal Development Centre focuses on your development as a person throughout your study.

To arrange upon your return

Schedules

To arrange upon your return

Your study adviser or coordinator is an expert on all aspects of your study programme. If you have any questions or concerns about your programme, whether they be of a practical or academic nature, you can contact your study adviser.

Once you complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree you will be awarded your diploma during a celebratory graduation ceremony. Some study programmes also have ceremonies for the awarding of first-year (propedeuse) diplomas or other important achievements. The awarding of your diploma is always arranged…

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Arts and culture

Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

Career and apply for jobs

It was the seventeenth time the Moot Court Challenge Cup had been awarded! This time for the best pleader in the autumn term of the 2025–2026 academic year.

During your studies, you can already work on your career. This can be done in various ways. We would like to show you some of the ways in which the University can help you.

Safe use of IT

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Approval and application

Approval and application

Do you want to request a change to the academic requirements set by your bachelor's or master's programme? Perhaps you want to be exempted from a particular course, because you think you have already acquired the knowledge elsewhere. Or do you want academic credits earned at another institution to be…

Master

Preparations

internship, research project, fieldwork, summer school, conference, excursion, field trip, thesis

In a 45-minute meeting with a writing coach, you will discuss one-to-one how to improve your writing skills, usually (but not necessarily) on the basis of a text you are currently working on.

Master

Studying with a disability may require additional time and effort. Find out what support is available at Leiden University and consider what might be helpful in your particular situation.

As the election period approaches, we asked Marie Kolbenstetter, PhD candidate at the Faculty of Archaeology and current member of the University Council, to reflect on her experiences in both the Faculty Council and the University Council. Her insights offer a candid look at what participation means…

Throughout the university you can print, copy and scan via multi-function printers (MFPs). To use them you will need a LU-card.