Engaging with others and focusing on your professional development is a critical part of studying at Leiden University. Dive into student life, and remember to access any support systems you may need to make your university experience a fun and healthy one!
At the start of your studies, we highly recommend that you join one of the introduction weeks in Leiden and The Hague. They are open to all new students. Experience everything the cities have to offer and participate in fun activities. It’s a great way to meet new people and make new friends. You’ll feel right at home before the start of the academic year.
If you are studying at Leiden University College The Hague you will have your very own introweek with all the other new students for that programme.
‘I highly recommend all new international students to join the introduction weeks. Besides making friends, you’ll get a comprehensive introduction to the study programme, social events, student associations, and of course, the city itself.’
Lenard Johannsen
Student of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
In the new Universitair Sportcentrum (USC) in Leiden, you can work out in a modern environment featuring a spacious gym, sports halls, and studios for a wide range of activities. In The Hague, you’ll find the USC’s brand-new fitness location at the University Campus Spui, offering students another convenient place to stay active.
Follow one of the creative courses at LAK, they offer courses on dance, drama, photography, visual arts, etc. Or attend lectures and debates on a wide range of academic topics at Studium Generale in Leiden and The Hague. They are free of charge and open to everyone.
Student Well-being Weeks and Well-being Moments are organised regularly to support our students. Connect with dedicated counselors for academic and non-academic matters. Or take part in workshops and develop various skills, such as academic writing, stress or time management, or thesis writing.
Spending a semester or a year studying at a university outside of the Netherlands, can be great for your academic development and it is also an asset to your CV. Leiden University offers a wide and attractive range of exchange programmes with partner universities around the world.
Could you use some help finding your way from your studies to the professional world? Leiden University Career Services is here to support you - from your very first lecture until one year after graduation.
You can turn to Career Services for a wide range of support, including:
Everything you need is available in one place:
