Leiden University offers a wide range of facilities and services that help create an accessible, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all students.

Gender identity and pronouns

Leiden University respects the diversity of gender identities of its staff, students and visitors. Our pronouns brochure explains the use of pronouns, and the guide to gender-inclusive communication shows how to use inclusive language and forms of address, with examples in the University writing guidelines.

Declaration of Equity

The Declaration of Equity is a pledge to shape any student association of Leiden University and University of Applied Sciences Leiden into one that is accessible, inclusive and safe.

Students with a refugee background

Dedicated support is available for students with a refugee background, including the Meeting Point and the IncLUsion-programme.

Studying with a disability

Accessibility is one of the priorities of our D&I policy, covering both physical and digital accessibility. If you are a student with a disability, the Studying with a disability pages set out the facilities, guidance and advisers and financial support available to you.

Health and well-being

For your mental and physical well-being, the Where to turn page points you to your first point of contact, the student psychologists, peer support and sexual health.

Social safety, dignity and conduct

Discrimination, intimidation and other inappropriate behaviour have no place in our community. Find help and information on how to raise a concern in case of unacceptable behaviour, threatening behaviour and improper treatment. Are you looking for advice or support, or do you want to get in contact with someone? Read about the University’s approach at Diversity and inclusion, or turn to the confidential counsellors or the Ombuds Officer for students.

Combatting sexual harassment

Sexual harassment has no place in our community. Read more in the Consent is Key campaign, with information and steps to take if you encounter sexual harassment.

Pregnancy, parenthood and caring responsibilities

Support is available if you are expecting, a parent, or caring for someone: see Pregnancy and parenthood and Caring responsibilities.

All-gender toilets

There are now all-gender toilets in many of our buildings, and more will gradually be added. Overview of all all-gender toilets.

Nursing mother’s rooms

You will find nursing mother’s rooms in various University buildings. Collect the key from the reception in your building unless otherwise stated, and they will direct you to the room. All lactation rooms have a refrigerator and can be locked from inside. Overview of nursing mother’s rooms.

Quiet rooms, for meditation and prayer

There are quiet rooms at various University locations for meditation and prayer, open to students and staff. Overview of quiet rooms.

Affordable period products

Period products are available for 50 cents in the SchoolSupply vending machines, so that menstruation is not a barrier to taking part in education.

Training courses

Additional development courses available for sstudent associations and students can be found on the curriculum website of Leiden University.