International Politics (MSc)
Student life
Leiden: city of discoveries
There is much to discover, see and experience in Leiden. You will find a monumental inner city, full of history. At the same time, Leiden offers up-to-date facilities. When you need a break from studying there are plenty museums, theatres, restaurants and cafés at your disposal.
A university city since 1575, Leiden houses many academic disciplines and students from all over the world. Together, they create a bustling, vivid and international atmosphere. You will fit in, for sure. Leiden will make you feel at home.
Je thuisbasis
Als je een masteropleiding Political Science volgt in Leiden, wordt het Pieter de la Court-gebouw je ‘thuis weg van huis’. Hier ontmoet je je medestudenten, volg je de meeste colleges, vind je een plek om te studeren en is er een prachtige bibliotheek. Verder is er een gezellig café en een restaurant waar je kunt lunchen. Het gebouw ligt vlakbij het station Leiden Centraal, op tien minuten lopen van het hart van het historische centrum van Leiden. Van buitenaf ziet het gebouw er misschien niet erg aantrekkelijk uit, maar het interieur is zowel gezellig als functioneel.
Wil je een kijkje nemen? Je bent van harte welkom, (ook) via deze virtuele, driedimensionale rondleiding:
Pieter de la Court-gebouw, Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen
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Joining a study association can help you connect with other students, enjoy group activities and generally enrich your time at Leiden University. SPIL is the study association for political science and international relations students at Leiden University. SPIL was founded in 1981 and has since grown to be one of the university’s largest study associations, with more than a thousand members. For a nominal annual membership fee, SPIL offers its members a wide range of benefits.
Academic and social activities
The association organises a large variety of activities and events with both a social and an academic character. Formal activities, such as lectures, excursions and debates are complemented by informal activities, such as movie nights and parties both in Leiden and in The Hague.
Study trips
SPIL also organises visits to foreign countries on study trips, to acquaint members with political systems abroad. These activities and trips are organised by the association’s board and various committees, in which students can take part to acquire and strengthen their professional skills. SPIL is connected with several political science student platforms on both a national (PvP) and international level (IAPSS).
Book discounts
Last, but perhaps not least, SPIL members receive a substantial discount on study books.