Both in spring and autumn, the University of Leiden organizes the Academy Week. During this week, you can attend webinars or workshops to get to know the lecturer(s), receive an introduction to the programs, and ask all your questions. Keep an eye on the website for the next edition of the University of Leiden Academy Week. 

We offer courses for professionals in the following fields:

• Communication
• (Cyber) Security
• Diversity & Inclusivity
• Health care
• History
• Physics
• Politics & Governance
• Psychology & Economics
• Law
• Language & Culture

Our on-site courses are mainly offered in Leiden and The Hague. Additionally, Leiden University also offers online courses.

Yes. You can find these by filtering for 'online' on the overview page of all programs. Click here to view all online programs and courses.

Depending on the program you have chosen, you will receive a certificate of participation, an accredited partial certificate, or an accredited diploma. If you would like to know in advance which document you will receive, you can find this on the program page. You can find the correct program page via the overview of all programs.

You can register for a course via the course page. On this page, you will find all information about the programme and, if necessary, the contact details of the course coordinator. You can find the correct program page via the overview of all programs.

More information about payment methods for your chosen course can be found on the course page. On this page, you will find all the information about the program and, if necessary, the contact details of the course coordinator. You can find the correct program page via the overview of all programs.

The educational offerings of Leiden University Academy are open to everyone. So, it is not necessary to be an alum of Leiden University.

Depending on the program you have chosen, there are requirements regarding prior education. For many programs and courses, university-level thinking ability and some work experience are expected. To find out if there are admission requirements, you can find this information on the respective program page. You can find the correct program page via the overview of all programs.

The Dual PhD Centre of Leiden University offers professionals the opportunity to conduct part of their doctoral research while working, focusing on a theme from professional practice. This trajectory offers benefits for the candidate, employer, and university: further professional development, access to current scientific knowledge, and collaboration with highly motivated researchers. Be aware that this programme is being offered in Dutch only. Click here for more information about the dual PhD program.

The educational offerings for professionals at Leiden Universiteit Academy are specifically designed for the working professional. The offerings are diverse, ranging from short courses to full master's programs. Therefore, the amount of time required for continuing education depends on the specific program or course. More information about the duration of the program or course you have chosen can be found on the program page. On this page, you will find all the information about the program and, if necessary, the contact details of the program coordinator. You can find the correct program page via the overview of all programs.

Universiteit Leiden Academy also offers customized training and courses for companies and organisations. With custom training, the content of the education is entirely tailored to the needs of your organization. Together, we will assess the issues within the organization and develop a plan to provide customized education, combining science with practice. Interested or curious about the possibilities? Then contact us via email: info@ula.leidenuniv.nl.

For a company or organisation, it is important that knowledge within the organization remains up-to-date. Universiteit Leiden Academy brings together science and the field by offering education to professionals and providing them with the latest developments and insights in the relevant field. It is possible to bring up certain issues or challenges within the organization for discussion with fellow students and teachers during the course, where agreements are made about the confidentiality of the information. Additionally, continuing education can ensure that employees continue to challenge and develop themselves by delving into a specific topic or broadening existing knowledge.

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