About Leiden University

About us

Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities. It has seven faculties in the arts, sciences and social sciences, spread over locations in Leiden and The Hague. The University has over 6,500 staff members and 26,900 students. The motto of the University is 'Praesidium Libertatis' – Bastion of Freedom.

Facts & figures University

15 Nobel prizes
21 Spinoza prizes
96,000 Alumni

News

28 June 2017 Leiden University hosts world championship computer chess
28 June 2017 Closer collaboration NINO with Leiden University and the National Museum of Antiquities
27 June 2017 Twentieth anniversary of the Lorentz Center: developing ideas in a scientific bubble

Events

Internationalisation One of Leiden's key strengths is its ability to offer an international environment to all its students, domestic and international.

Leiden Bio Science Park Leiden Bio Science Park is the Netherlands’ largest concentration of life sciences research, education and businesses.

Institutional plan 2015-2020 Leiden University has outlined its strategy for 2015-2020 in its Institutional Plan 'Freedom to Excel'.