Leiden University was the first university to be established in the Netherlands. William of Orange gave Leiden Academia Lugduno Batava in 1575, it is said in recognition of the city’s courageous resistance against the seige by the Spanish invaders.
Their teaching is characterised by individual attention for students, contact with diverse cultures and innovative teaching methods. Personal supervision and the binding study advice contribute to our success. Our teaching and research are closely interwoven.
As an alumnus you can come to the Career Services for career guidance for up to one year after graduation. A session with one of the career counsellors is free of charge. For workshops you pay the student rate.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsThe UBL owns a vast collection of scientific information, both on paper and online. Furthermore, UBL provides access to special collections of international allure. Among these are medieval manuscripts, archives, old prints, maps, sketches, drawings and photographs, both from the Western world and the Middle East and Asia.
Leiden University chose The Hague because the city’s identity complements the University. As a city of peace, justice and security and as a metropolitan area, The Hague provides plenty of opportunity for research and teaching. It is also the political and administrative heart of the Netherlands and a home to many international organisations. The teaching and research at Campus The Hague is closely linked to the city’s profile and is grouped into four key themes:
It is an amazing experience. Subjects are extremely interesting and teachers are well prepared. It is an international environment and there is a lot of support for students
I've been studying psychology at Leiden University for four months now, I think the quality of the education is satisfying. Even though we are in a pandemic, university is doing its best to unite the students especially the first year students. I am also happy about the Rotterdam-Delft-Leiden agreement, this gives us the opportunity to do some minors at other universities...
I have really enjoyed this program because the classes are excellent and you are able to form personal relationships with your professors. It is a unique experience in a quality environment.