Study information
Student for a day Urban Studies
Why Urban Studies?
Currently, over half of the global population is living in cities. By 2050, around 70% is expected to live in urban areas. Currently, this figure is already 55%. This creates significant social and economic opportunities. At the same time, urban growth brings complex challenges. As a student of our Urban Studies programme, you will develop the academic and practical skills needed to address these issues.
What is a Student for a day event?
During a Student for a Day event you will attend one or multiple first-year lectures. A current student joins you at the lectures and shows you around campus. Of course there is enough time to answer all your questions about the programme and studying in Leiden!
Who can take part?
The Student for a Day event is intended for people in their last years of pre-university education (like 5/6 VWO) or students of a (Dutch) university of applied sciences. Have you visited the website, watched the programme video and visited the Bachelor's Open Day? Then a Student for a Day event is the perfect moment to experience whether this programme suits you.
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Beginning of October 2026, new informational activities, such as Student for a Day events, will be announced. Would you like to know when you can sign up for an informational activity at Urban Studies? Leave your details, and we’ll keep you informed.
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If you have questions about the programme, you can always contact us. Contact details can be found on the programme's contact page.