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 and 21 Spinoza Prizes for our pioneering work. Leiden University is a fertile environment for top talent.
7,600
Employees
29%
Female Professors
Top 100
University
16
Nobel Prizes
34,178
Students
6,400
Scientific Publications
433
PhD Graduates
40
Dutch Research Grants
11
European Research Grants
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%.
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.