Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of the leading international research universities in Europe. Its motto is Praesidium Libertatis – Bastion of Freedom

Leiden University has seven faculties, situated in Leiden and The Hague:

• Archaeology
• Governance and Global Affairs
• Humanities
• Law
• Medicine/Leiden University Medical Center
• Science
• Social and Behavioural Sciences

We distinguish five core domains for our research and teaching activities:

• Humans in the world
• Resilient and learning society
• Technology and society
• Peace, justice, democracy and governance
• Health and life sciences