International Studies has quite some new tutors for this year! We’re very happy to welcome them in our team. Want to find out who they are? Below, they introduce themselves and share what challenges they think will be coming up. But of course, they already have plans for the solutions as well…

On 20 February 2023, the International Studies program hosted the Palestinian deputy foreign minister Ms Amal Jadou Shaqqa, during her official visit to the Netherlands.

During the BA International Studies you prepare yourself for an (academic) career. Some students already have a very clear idea of their career path. To most students, however, this future picture is not so clear yet. Whatever it is that you are looking for, on this page we would like to give you a hand in mapping your future.

After graduating from the BA International Studies you will not only have acquired knowledge about the forces of globalization and your region of choice, you will also possess valuable skills that are sought after by employers and by universities selecting candidates for master’s programmes. Do you want to follow a full academic programme? After obtaining your bachelor’s degree you can continue with a master’s programme. Your master’s diploma will increase your chances of finding a job at a higher (academic) level.

As the deadline for choosing a region of study dwells on International Studies Students, on October 28th, the yearly Area Fair was held. Students could walk around the Schouwburgstraat building as presentations, stands filled with snacks from the area, and workshops were being offered.

Dr. Sarita Koendjbiharie, lecturer at our International Studies programme, has won a Give-and-Take trophy by La Red, a network science consultancy firm. The trophy is awarded to the individuals who have the most valuable social capital and the willingness to support others with their network.

The results of the National Student Survey (NSE), in which 664 of our students participated (thank you!) showed a significant improvement compared to International Studies' last year’s results. This has convinced the Programme Board that we are on the right track with our restructured programme. Below we would like to highlight some of the results.

Dear International Studies Alumni,

On the 19th of May, over 200 Leiden University students gathered at the ‘t Goude Hoft in the centre of the Hague for the annual International Studies Charity Ball. The event aimed to raise fund for the Russian charity СПИД.ЦЕНТР (AIDs. Centre). The charities main goal is to provide support services and free testing for people living with HIV in Russia.

Before the start of the second semester, first year students pick an area and a language to specialize in. In the second semester they will follow area courses for the area they pick and the language acquisition also starts then. In order to support students in making a decision the BA International Studies organizes an Area Fair on Friday, November 1, 2024 (13:00-16:00) at the Schouwburgstraat ground floor.