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How to choose?

Let us help you be well-prepared and confident in your study choice. Here are some suggestions for along the way.

Orientation

Try our study choice test to help map your interests and aptitudes to the programmes at Leiden University. By answering a few questions, you’ll gain insight into your learning profile and see which programmes could be a good fit.

Your next step

Which programmes matched your profile? Which subjects appeal to you? Start by researching these programmes to see if they spark your interest. Watch programme videos, attend presentations, and speak to students and study advisors during an Open Day—either on campus or online. Find out: How is the programme structured? What subjects are covered? What careers can it lead to? Talk it over with parents, friends, or a study counselor—they can help you reflect on what suits you best.

A deeper understanding 

Want to get a real feel for your future studies? Join (online) experience modules or spend a day as a student—either in person or virtually. And if you have questions about studying or student life, our students are here to help.

What information activities are there?

Open Days

Visit an Open Day to attend presentations and ask your questions directly to teachers and students. Upcoming dates:

Saturday, November 1, 2025
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Try it out:

Experience days

Want to dive deeper into a programme? Join an Experience Day to visit the campus, attend a lecture, and get an in-depth look at student life and the curriculum.

Student-for-a-day

Follow a current student to experience a day in their shoes. It’s the perfect way to find out what studying at Leiden University is really like.