Student and Educational AffairsWithin Leiden University, the SEA expertise centre provides services and products to all students, both domestic and international, relating to admission, enrolment and general assistance. In addition, SEA is responsible for a large number of facilities relating to students and teaching.
The Admissions Office is responsible for processing all applications for admissions (Bachelor, Master, Exchange and Study Abroad). The Admissions Office applies for visa for international students. In addition, the office provides information to international students about all necessary steps to take before coming to Leiden , and ensures international students receive assistance after they arrive in the Netherlands.
The Housing Office helps international bachelor’s and master’s students, as well as Study Abroad and exchange students, find accommodation.
HOVO organises academic courses for people who are 50 years and older. These courses do not result in a diploma, nor do they train participants for a profession.
The activities of the department of International Relations and Scholarships include: drafting exchange and co-operation contracts, providing students with information about studying abroad, and managing the funds and grants for arriving and departing (international) students.
The LAK theatre has set itself the task of bringing students, University staff and other interested individuals into contact with the arts in all the various ways they are currently performed and experienced.
Mare, the University’s weekly newspaper, contains both information and editorials. Mare publishes news about developments within the University and in the fields of higher education and academic research.
The University Ombuds officer deals with complaints from students who believe they have not been treated fairly by a University staff member or administrative board. The Ombuds officer holds an independent position within the University and is also under obligation of secrecy, in order to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Plexus is the Latin word for nerve centre: it means both a collection and meeting point. At Plexus, students of Leiden University can find the desks of the Student Information Centre, the University shop, lecture rooms, meeting facilities and gym facilities.
Student Administration is responsible for the registration and de-registration of students (including contract students), registration for examinations and such financial matters as the collection and reimbursement of tuition fees. Teaching support systems such as uSis, the e-prospectus, Blackboard, OIEM and StudyLink are the responsibility of Functional Management.
The Student Information Centre is where students and intermediaries can go to find answers to their questions on a wide range of topics, including opportunities for studying at other universities, both in the Netherlands and abroad. The facilities include an information desk and a study information point for students.
Studium Generale (SG) organises series of talks and lectures on topics of current interest. These lectures supplement the University’s departmental teaching and are of a more general nature.
The Study and Student Support department is responsible for services to students and for providing information to students and intermediaries. The focus is mainly on the fields of study and student problems, legal issues, training and career coaching. The department is staffed by Student psychologists, student counselors, and training and career consultants.
The USC aims to use physical education and sports (LV&S) to make a positive contribution to the development of those who participate, and to complement students’ academic training.