Leiden University

Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities. It has seven faculties in the arts, humanities and sciences, spread over locations in Leiden and The Hague. The motto of the University is ’Praesidium Libertatis’ - Bastion of Freedom.

One of Europe’s leading international research universities

As far back as 1575, Leiden University researchers have been leaving their mark on the world. We conduct ground-breaking research, provide medical breakthroughs, write trailblazing books and have been awarded 16 Nobel Prizes, 21 Spinoza Prizes and 3 Stevin Prizes for our pioneering and impactful work. Leiden University is a fertile environment for top talent.

7,860

Employees

32%

Female Professors (2023)

Alliance Partners Una Europe

Nobel Prizes

33,474

Students

7,075

Scientific Publications (2023)

515

PhD Graduates (2023)

Dutch Research Grants

European Research Grants (toekenningen ERC 2023)

Living and working in Leiden and The Hague

We have locations in both Leiden and The Hague. Both are vibrant cities with numerous shopping and cultural offerings where history is tangible everywhere you go. Leiden and The Hague are centrally located and near other major cities, close to Schiphol Airport and in the vicinity of beaches and dunes. They are wonderful places to live and work.

Diversity and inclusion

In 2014, we were the first university in the Netherlands to appoint a Diversity Officer. We have since then operated an active diversity policy for a number of years, focused on appointing more women in senior scientific positions. The result is something we are proud of! Leiden University has the highest percentage of female professors of all the Dutch Universities: 29%.

Will you become our newest colleague?

If you have the ambition to continuously develop and grow in your work, then Leiden University is an attractive employer for you. We provide our employees ample space to achieve their full potential and gladly invests in them.

Courses and programmes

There is a broad range of training courses for personal, specialised and strategic development.

Career guidance

We have our own career counsellors. They are happy to help you with the next step in your career.

Leiden University

Meet some of our researchers

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Nanoparticle Robots: No Assembly Required

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