Study information
Bachelor's Open Day
- Date
- Saturday 7 November 2026
- Time
- Location
- in Leiden and The Hague + online
Discover your future Bachelor's programme
Which programme is right for you? What is it like to be a student? And what is it like to live and study in Leiden or The Hague? Discover Leiden University at the Bachelor's Open Day on Saturday 7 November 2026. Join a programme presentation, explore different areas of interest, or get inspired by student life and the city.
Still exploring your options? Sign up for the general presentations or visit the information market at the Academy Building in Leiden or the University Campus in The Hague.
Already have a programme in mind? Sign up for the programme presentations or visit the information market at the faculties and find out everything you need to know about your future programme.
Can't make it to Leiden or The Hague? Check out the online programme and sign up.
Discover what suits you
Choosing the right study programme can be challenging. Which programme is right for me? How do I make the right choice? And what options are there?
During the Open Day, we’re happy to help you get started. Join a presentation about one of our six areas of interest and discover which programmes could be a good fit for you.
Our six areas of interest
Explore a bachelor’s programme in depth
Already have a programme in mind? At the faculty locations, you can find out everything you need to know about your future programme. Lecturers and students will give you an inside look at what it’s like to study the programme: what does it involve, which courses will you take, is it a small-scale programme or a larger one, and what is the atmosphere like? Of course, you’ll also have plenty of opportunity to ask your own questions.
Discover student life in Leiden and The Hague
Your student life is about more than just campus. Leiden and The Hague will become part of your student experience. What is it like to study and live in Leiden or The Hague? How do you find a room? And what is there to do?
At the Academy Building in Leiden and University Campus Spui in The Hague, you can get answers to all your questions. Students and staff from Leiden University will tell you more about choosing the right study programme, student associations, sports facilities, student life, finding accommodation and student wellbeing.
There is more to discover at the Open Day..
Campus tours, City Tours and other activities
Choosing a degree programme also means discovering where you will be studying. Campus tours and activities are organised on every campus. Drop by the experience rooms at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, or explore the labs at the Faculty of Science.
Your student life doesn't only take place on campus. Leiden and The Hague will become part of your student life. Join our guide on our silent disco City Tour and discover the city, student hotspots and places you'll definitely want to know as a student. Or use your free time to explore the city on your own.
Information markets
At the faculties: ask your questions about your programme
At the faculty information market you can ask all your questions about the programme. Talk to students and staff and find out more about the content of the programme, admission, applying, study support and your options after your bachelor's.
Register for the Open Day On Campus Register for the Online Open Day
Frequently asked questions Bachelor's Open Day On Campus
Directions to the Bachelor's Open Day On Campus
Sustainability is important to Leiden University. Therefore, we advise you to come to Leiden or The Hague by public transport. Parking usually is very expensive. You can also rent an OV bike at the train station! This is a fun way to get to know the city.
In Leiden:
The Leiden city center is almost entirely licensed parking. It is best (and cheaper) to park your car in a parking garage. Park in the Garenmarkt parking garage and walk to the Open Day locations in the city center within five to ten minutes. More information about Garenmarkt parking garage (location, rates and route) can be found here (information only in Dutch). Take into account that the car park may be busy on this day
Are you visiting the Open Day locations at the Bio Science Park? Then park in the parking garage Ehrenfestweg, easily accessible from the A44 via Plesmanlaan. There are no parking spaces on the public road. More information about Parking Garage Ehrenfestweg (location, rates and route) can be found here. Take into account that the car park may be busy on this day
Holders of a disabled people parking permit can park on public disabled people parking places. You can also apply for a free disabled person parking permit in Leiden. With this permit you can - when the new rules for street parking apply – also park on permit holders parking places in the city centre.
In The Hague:
The center of The Hague is easily accessible by public transport. The university locations of the Open Day are within a 5-minute walk of the Central Station in The Hague. Are you coming by car? The Hague has several parking garages and parking lots spread across the city.
Tickets
I have not received a confirmation email, what now?
You'll receive a confirmation email directly after you'll register for the Open Day. Check your spam box to see if the confirmation mail has ended up there. If it is not there, request your confirmation mail.
Why is there an admission ticket?
Due to the great interest in the Open Day, it is important to register in advance so that you are assured of a place at the presentation(s) of your choice.
I accidentally deleted my admission ticket, what now?
Request a new confirmation mail here.
Bringing a parent/guardian
I have indicated that I will not bring a parent/guardian with me, but I want to change this. Is that possible?
You can adjust this via the link in your confirmation mail, provided there is still room in the presentation(s). If a presentation is already full, your parent/guardian may not be able to attend this presentation. Your parent/guardian can then wait for you with a cup of coffee or talk to students or advisors on the information market.
Can I really only bring one parent/guardian?
Due to great interest, you can really only bring one parent/guardian to the presentations. However, you can visit the information market with two parents and one parent can wait with a cup of coffee while the other parent accompanies you during the presentation.
Why can't I select certain presentations in the registration form?
You can register for a minimum of one and a maximum of three presentations in the registration form.
The form indicates when you cannot select certain presentations if:
- you have already chosen the presentation of the same study programme at a different time
- you have already chosen the presentation of another study programme at that time
- the travel distance between two successive presentations (and two different locations) is too far to make it to the next presentation in time
Presentations are full, adjust your program or cancel your registration
All presentations I would like to visit are full. Does it still make sense to come to the Open Day?
Yes! You are most welcome at the information markets and theme cafes at the various faculties. Students, lecturers and/or study advisors are present here to talk to and answer your questions about the programme(s) and studying at Leiden University. You can also collect all kinds of information material here. And without registration you can also participate in a city walk through Leiden and/or The Hague.
Some presentations are also available online. Check out the online sessions and sign up, or come to the Bachelor’s Open Day on 7 March 2027.
I want to change my programme or cancel my registration to the Open Day, how do I do this?
You can change your programme or unsubscribe via the link in your confirmation mail.
Please note: if you adjust your programme you will also receive a new confirmation mail.
Frequently Asked Questions Bachelor's Online Open Day
Confirmation email
I have not received a confirmation ticket, what now?
You'll receive a confirmation e-mail directly after you'll register for the Open Day. Check your spam box to see if the confirmation mail has ended up there. If it is not there, request your confirmation mail again.
I accidentally deleted my admission ticket, what now?
Request a new confirmation mail here. Don't receive anything? Send an e-mail studielijn@leidenuniv.nl and they will send you the confirmation mail as quickly as possible.
About the online platform
How do I access the Bachelor's Online Open Day platform?
You’ll receive a confirmation mail immediately after registration. In this mail you will see the sessions that you have chosen and a link to the online platform. Only from Saturday from the start time of the event the links to the presentations on the platform will be activated. So you can visit the platform of the Bachelor Online Open Day earlier, but the live sessions will only start on the day itself.
What device can I best use to visit the platform?
We advise against using a mobile phone or tablet to access the platform. For the best user experience use a PC or laptop with Google Chrome as browser. Make sure you have the latest version of Chrome and that you have a stable network connection that isn’t being used by others.
What should I do if I can’t see the presentations on the platform?
First check that your computer has a stable connection. If you still can’t see any presentations, refresh the page or reopen the link from your confirmation mail. Visitors from certain countries may find that the streaming tool that we are using for the presentations is blocked by their government. In that case, they won’t be able to see the presentations.
Can I watch a presentation that I haven’t registered for?
Yes! On the platform you will see all the presentations that are currently being given. You can watch these presentations without having to register first.
Can I watch presentations later?
No, the presentations are not recorded and can therefore only be viewed during the Open Day.