The Faculty Council of Science is the representative body of our Faculty, whose role it is to critically follow the Faculty Board, to advise and sometimes participate in decisions on important issues.

Education in the Honours Academy at Leiden University offers additional challenges to regular university education. It is specifically aimed at motivated, critical and academically ambitious students with a capacity for self-reflection. You can read what the faculties have jointly agreed to in the Honours…

Functional Management ATIE is responsible for supporting student application, admission and exchange processes. Applications that fall under the management of Team ATIE   Student information system uSis Basic Register for Higher Education BRON HO National application system Studielink Contact For…

As part of the teaching and research process and business operations, data of students, employees and relations are recorded. In the privacy statement we indicate how the university deals with the collection and use of personal data for the processing of the above processes. This security statement…

The rules set out in this procedure apply to the exams for all study programmes at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FSW).  There are two 'sorts' of exams: Regular exams (Pieter de la Court Building/USC) Exams with special provisions for students with a disability (always in…

The Faculty of Humanities has a wealth of expertise in many fields, including philosophy, religious studies, history, art history, literature, linguistics and area studies of almost the entire world. This is evident in the diversity of study programmes that we offer. For each study programme, you can…

These regulations contain information concerning the (binding) study advice issued to Leiden University students during their Bachelor’s programme, the requirements to be met for the issuance of positive advice, exceptions, transitional rulings and the procedures for cases of exceptional (personal)…

Employee and student participation within the university has two systems; the candidate system and the list system. In elections according to the candidate system, individual students or staff can register as candidates. Under the list system, lists (parties) can register with multiple candidates. You…

Leiden University considers it important that possible wrongdoings within the organisation can be safely reported, and has therefore drawn up the Regulations on Reporting Malpractice. Reporting malpractice can be defined as the disclosure by an employee or student of Leiden University of suspicions…

The faculty is headed by the Faculty Board, consisting of the Dean (research portfolio and also chairman), a board member with the portfolio education (also Deputy Dean), a board member with the portfolio of financial management and a student member (the assessor). The Faculty Board is responsible for…

The University Ombuds Officer deals with complaints from students who believe they have not been treated fairly by a university staff member or administrative body. Students can submit a complaint up to 12 months after the incident occurred, even if they have since completed their studies. The Ombuds…

The Internal Communication team helps ensure the information provided to and communication with students and staff is clear. Its staff advise, facilitate and support their colleagues in online and offline communication. They do so by, for example, writing, rewriting and translating web and other texts,…

The University Council has set up three committees that will prepare large and/or long-term dossiers for council meetings. Each council member will in principle take part in one of the three committees. Education and Research Committee This committee will deal with dossiers on such subjects as: Study…

The executive board of the Board of Examiners consists of the following members:  Jan Jansen (chair) Jasmijn Rana Mark Westmoreland Sissy Hofmeester (secretary) Freek Colombijn (external member)

The LAK Course Office organises courses in drama and theatre, singing, dance, literature, visual arts and photography. The aim of the LAK (Leids Academisch Kunstcentrum) is to offer students the opportunity for artistic development alongside their academic pursuits. Courses are organised with Leiden…

As an Honours College, LUC holds high academic standards for all its students. Every single member of our community has already demonstrated something special about themselves, something that sets them apart from their peers. You have been selected because we believe in your potential. LUC offers an…

Policies and guidelines formulated by the Faculty Board of Archaeology.

Faculty Board and Faculty bureau The faculty is headed by the faculty board, assisted by the faculty bureau. Institutes Research and education within the faculty are assigned with 3 institutes and 3 Centres.  Student and employee participation Within the programme committee and the faculty…

The Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) is a unique research institute within the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University, where it offers composers, performing artists, visual artists and (graphic) designers the opportunity to perform research in and through artistic practice. ACPA also…

Archaeological fieldwork is a pivotal part of our training curriculum and professional experience for both our students and staff. It results in the comprehension and the application of essential and diverse methodological archaeological practices, but also in long-lasting friendships and life-time…

The Regulations on Working for Third Parties (log in required)  describe the correct way to acquire funding from third parties. They apply not only to research activities but also, for instance, to teaching and to services provided in the public arena. The Regulations specify how you…

All students of Leiden University have the right to request the ombudsperson in writing to instigate an investigation into the way in which an adminstrative unit or employee of the university has acted in a particular instance towards them. Article 1: Definitions Article 2: The ombudsperson Article…

Bachelor’s › BSc Political Science: International Relations and Organisations Dutch bachelor’s programmes › Studiegids Politieke Wetenschap Master’s › MSc Political Science: International Organisation › MSc Political Science: International Politics › MSc Political Science: Political Science: Nationalism,…

The Institute of Public Administration is managed by the Institute Board, which consists of the Scientific Director, Director of Education, the student member and two other members. They are appointed by the faculty from the scientific staff of the institute for a period of two years, in…

The web editors of the Institute of Political Science write, edit and maintain information on the websites. We like to contribute to making your research more visible and to generating publicity for your events. Also, we gladly update, finetune information on, e.g., the websites for (prospective)…

The team Communications and Marketing is responsible for the Faculty's communications in the broadest sense of the term, both internal as well as external. The team supervises the social media channels of the Faculty, composes newsletters to staff, students, and alumni, aims to let new students enroll…

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 Future Learning Office (FLO team) supports the use of ICT systems and tools in education within this faculty. FLO is, among other things, the first point of contact for Brightspace and is responsible for the Weblectures in the lecture halls. If you have a question, don't hesitate to ask. You can…

What do we want?  Our main goal is simple: a healthy academic community at Leiden University, one in which its members –students and staff members from every segment of the university alike – feel at home and where their voices are heard and listened to.  Our goals  To help establish…

Students who disagree with a student-related decision can lodge an appeal with the Examination Appeals Board (CBE). You can read about the steps you need to take to lodge an appeal in the Appeals procedure document. Who can lodge an appeal? If your interests been directly affected by a decision…

Leiden University often registers the personal data of students and staff in the performance of its work. The university processes this data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (Wbp). Among other things, this means that the university maintains a public register of notifications: an…

Contacts for the master's programme Mathematics. General contacts   Programme director Dr. M.J. Bright Education coordinator Laura van Kempen-Helmsing Study Advisor - Applied Mathematics Dr. Dalia Terhesiu Study Advisor - Algebra Dr. Marton Hablicsek Study Advisor - SBB, Communication, Education…

Contacts for the bachelor's programme Bioinformatica. General contacts   Director of education Dr. F. Takes Education coordinator M. Derogee Study Adviser Dr. L. Cao Student Administration  

Quality Assurance in education and the organisation of education is carried out by the Cleveringa Institute. Its tasks include: the development of education policy and innovations in education the student administration and teaching schedules study and career counselling for students ICT support for…

The regulations on ICT and internet use contain a balance between responsible and safe use of ICT and internet on the one hand, and the privacy of the user on the other. What is allowed, and what is not? What consequences might follow abuse? These regulations state the rules regarding the use of…

When students do an internship, Leiden University in principle uses an internship agreement from the Universities of the Netherlands (UNL). This is a standard agreement for research universities. The UNL internship agreement states what the internship organisation and the university offer by way of…

The Institute of Political Science is managed by the Institute Board, which consists of a Scientific Director, a Director of Undergraduate Studies, a Director of Graduate Studies, as well as a Director of Research. They are appointed for three years. In addition, one (appointed) student member sits…

The standing Committee on Teaching advises the Faculty Board – on request or on its own initiative – about all aspects of the Faculty’s education policy. It also fulfils the role of Department Teaching Committee for the core curriculum courses: it analyses the student evaluations and provides the Faculty…

The FSW Working Group Vision on Blended Education (VBE) is charged with delivering a vision on digitalisation and activating teaching between April 2022-June 2023. The vision will be drawn up on the basis of: literature review, dialogue with colleagues, survey of internal and external educational experts…

The Institute of Public Administration has two programme committees (OLC) that consist of academic members of staff, and students.