The specialisation in European Union Studies offers students an opportunity to study the processes of European integration from a multi-disciplinary perspective and combines academic excellence with practical insights into the processes of policymaking in Europe.

An important component of this master consists of extracurricular activities. Get the most out of your programme by taking part in our extracurricular activities.

World Archaeology in Leiden encompasses the study of societies, cultures, and human behaviour from the past, aiming to reconstruct and revive them. With our mix of education and research you lay a strong foundation for an international career in archaeology or heritage management.

By effectively integrating world-class scientific research and excellent education, you will become a professional astronomer with an internationally recognized degree.

Philosophy responds to intellectual challenges posed by society and by the acquisition and organization of knowledge worldwide. It reflects on current practices in the light of past performances, while seeking to develop new perspectives on current problems.

The programme European and International Business Law encourages engagement with active professionals, to make sure you develop a professional network

Because admission to the BSc Political Science: International Relations and Organisations involves a selection and placement procedure, you need to take into account that the application deadline is both early and very strict. And after applying, there are some more deadlines that you will need to take…

Getting your bachelor’s degree in Holland? Visit Leiden Universities Bachelor’s Open Day and explore which bachelor’s programme might suit you best.

Studying in The Hague can make a big difference. The Hague is proud to be known as the international city of peace, justice and security. The city is full of opportunity and is a fantastic student city.

Upon receiving their diploma from LUC, our students spread their wings to pursue prestigious master’s degrees, PhD studies or to start their professional careers. Due to the many academic fields that are taught at LUC, the options for their future are vast and diverse. It is unsurprising that LUC’s…

Leiden University’s new ‘Europe Hub’ is an interdisciplinary platform that showcases the university’s research and teaching expertise and capacities on Europe’s societal and governance challenges.

The pre-master's is a bridging programme for students who have applied for the MA International Relations: European Union Studies but who, according to the Board of Admissions, still have deficiencies in their educational background. Once you have completed the pre-master’s programme, you will be admitted…

By effectively integrating word-class scientific research and excellent education, you will become a professional astronomer with an internationally recognized degree.

The English language and Culture bachelor’s programme at Leiden University will help you develop an excellent command of both spoken and written English and immerse you in the rich global culture of English literature at a high academic level.

Was the progressive colonial civil servant the precursor of the postcolonial development-aid worker?

Proceedings of the International Colloquium Leiden, May 29 and 30, 2008

Leiden University has locations in both Leiden and The Hague.

Coming to and living in The Netherlands after Brexit.

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In which way was literary celebrity constructed in the nineteenth century and what forms of fandom were there?

Political Islam is not new to the Middle East, but the appearance of ISIS has stretched the phenomenon to the extreme.

eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies of the Faculty of Law of Leiden University, is a multidisplinary research institute that brings together a unique combination of knowledge and experience in the area of legal, ethical, societal and technological aspects of regulating the internet and…

Dr. Joris Larik, Assistant Professor of Comparative, EU and International Law at LUC The Hague, has co-authored a report entitled 'UN 2.0: Ten Innovations for Global Governance 75 Years beyond San Francisco'.

Read on these pages all about the history of Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands. The Academia Lugduna Batava was founded in 1575 and its motto is: Libertatis Praesidium ('Bastion of Freedom').

Methodology & Statistics offers bachelor's courses and a master's specialisation.

The Hazelhoff Centre for Financial Law offers the Dutch master Financial Law and the Advanced Master Law & Finance. Furthermore, they provide a course within the bachelor International Business Law and offer a wide variety of postgraduate education.

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Research in Leiden University’s Institute of Political Science focuses on the dynamics and the interaction of political institutions, individual decision-making, and collective behaviour.

Our programmes are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

This specialisation prepares you to combine the insights and rigour of social science with the practical skills needed to make a difference in the world of foreign policy formation, implementation, and evaluation.

Do you want to understand the complexities of today’s gender issues, social media use, food habits, social justice movements, labour relations or religious expressions? Join our international bachelor's programme in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and get insight into people's social…

The master's specialisation in Visual Ethnography enables you to combine technical mastery of audiovisual production with ethnographic research skills. Your experience ranges from project design to field studies, to scholarly output.

Our programmes are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

The research master’s Archaeology is a two-year programme designed for talented students pursuing an academic career in archaeology.

Our programmes are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

The Mathematics master’s programme will guarantee a thorough theoretical basis and will make sure you are ready to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Your mathematical degree will give you the right tools to operate successfully on the international market.

Our programmes are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

This specialisation prepares you to combine the insights and rigour of social science with the practical skills needed to make a difference in the world of foreign policy formation, implementation, and evaluation.

The Classics and Ancient Civilizations programme offers many extracurricular opportunities to enrich your study experience.

Our programmes are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

We are committed to provide you with meaningful, rigorous and quality graduate experiences in a personalized environment with a cutting edge research infrastructure and internationally renowned supervisors.

If you are aware of the admission requirements of the bachelor’s programme International Studies of Leiden University, it's time to check the application deadlines.

From now on, the Master's Vitality and Ageing will be called Health, Ageing and Society. In terms of content, the programme of this international interdisciplinary Master's at Leiden University remains the same. The new name better covers the content of the programme and thus enhances recognition for…

We are committed to provide you with meaningful, rigorous and quality graduate experiences in a personalized environment with a cutting edge research infrastructure and internationally renowned supervisors.

Our programmes are known for our scientifically based education and for our open atmosphere.

Our goal is to prepare you to make a difference in your future career.