Research at Leiden University
Fundamental research is the main objective of the University and the education provided is largely research-based.
About Research
Fundamental Research
What makes fundamental research different from other types of research?
Research-based Teaching
What is research-based teaching and how do the teaching programmes benefit from the research conducted in Leiden?
Accountability of Research & Teaching
It is one of the principles of our University to justify systematically the results of our research and teaching programmes.
International Status
Which Nobel prizewinners and other famous researchers have brought international status to Leiden and how does Leiden maintain its international status as a research university?