Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)

Student life

A student city with character

Leiden University has contributed to the city’s unique atmosphere for over 400 years. The city’s historical centre is full of student associations and accommodation and university buildings. Leiden’s city centre is the place to be if you want to relax or socialise. The city itself is one large open-air museum, with windmills, churches, city gates, and ancient canals. And don’t miss “Leidens Ontzet”, on 2 and 3 October, a festive two-day event that celebrates the relief of the city during Spanish rule.

Cultural assets, academic traditions

Ranging from artworks by Leiden’s masters to a journey through the human body: Leiden’s museums certainly offer a varied menu. Several of them also offer internships to students of the international bachelor's programme Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology.

Small-scale and central

Leiden is a winning combination of small and fun, yet big in character as a student city. Thanks to its compact layout, it’s never more than a short bike ride from your accommodation to the University. It’s also centrally located among the Netherlands’ main cities. You can cycle to the beach in 30 minutes, while Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam can all be reached by train in 30 minutes.

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Student

"I'm an active member of the study association 'Itiwana'. Last year, I was part of the survival committee and organized a weekend "back to basics". Outside of Leiden University, I like to create short films, for example about artists in Leiden'".