Want to continue developing yourself and boost your career at the same time? Leiden University offers a range of lectures, master classes and courses at academic level.

Post-academic education

As a professional you never stop learning. Leiden University helps you keep your knowledge and skills up to date. There are postgraduate courses in the field of cyber security, education & didactics, law, governance & leadership, safety and more. Visit the Universiteit Leiden Academy website for more information.

Contract courses

Studying at Leiden University for a few hours a week? Would you like to take a course or take a number of subjects? There are various options for interested parties to gain knowledge at one of the Leiden courses. If you would like to take certain subjects in a particular field of study, but do not want to complete the entire program, you can do so at various courses through contract and non-examination education.

MOOCs

Anyone anywhere in the world can participate in online academic courses at Leiden University for free. Each of these Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has thousands of participants from all over the world. MOOCs are completely online, so a computer or tablet with an internet connection is all that is required to participate. There are no requirements for previous education or diplomas and participation is free. View this website for an overview of all upcoming MOOCs from Leiden University.

PhD programmes

Obtaining your PhD at Leiden University? More information about this is available via the PhD programs website. Working and getting a PhD at the same time? Visit the Dual PhD Center website for everything you need to know.

Language and culture courses

The Academic Language Center (ATC) offers language education in a large number of languages, for both beginners and advanced students. Cultural aspects are an integral part of language education. So do you finally want to work on your French or learn to communicate in Dutch Sign Language? For more information about the possibilities, please visit the ATC website.

Master's programmes

Leiden University offers a large variety of master’s programmes that follow on from your bachelor’s. You can find a complete overview of all master’s programmes on the master’s website. You will also find more information there about studying part-time and in the evenings.