Get in touch
Would you like to know more about studying at Leiden University of Applied Sciences, collaborating with us, or about our practice-oriented research? Please contact us by phone or email; we’re here to assist you and happy to help.
Contact details
Front desk
- Phone: +31(0)71 5188 800
- E-mail: [email protected]
Service desk
Want to know more about our programmes or courses? Or do you have any other question(s)?
Contact our service desk staff: +31(0)71 5188 900.
Press office
Press: [email protected]
Email address
Postbus 382, 2300 AJ Leiden*
Drop by
Visiting address
- Main building: Zernikedreef 11, 2333 CK Leiden (directions and accessibility)
- Z-building: Zernikedreef 10, 2333 CL Leiden
- Vondellaan: Vondellaan 47, 2332 AA Leiden
- LCAB building: Leiden Centre for Applied Bioscience, Darwinweg 24 (in office building SL Plaza), 2333 CR Leiden.
* For suppliers: parcels can be delivered to Sylviusweg 120 (side main building Leiden University of Applied Sciences)
I will come...
on foot from Leiden Central Station
- Exit the station through the Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum (LUMC) exit (not the centre-side)
- Cross Bargelaan and follow the foot path (runs diagonally to the left)
- At the end, cross Albinusdreef (with LUMC on your left) and continue along Hippocratespad
- Cross the water, then turn diagonally right onto the footpath
- Continue to the traffic circle and cross Sandifortdreef
- Walk towards the Zernikedreef (to the left)
- After a few metres you will reach the main building of Leiden University of Applied Sciences at Zernikedreef 11
by bus
From Leiden Station you can take bus 221 or 43. Alight at stop Zernikedreef. View current travel information on 9292.nl.
by car
Leiden University of Applied Sciences is most easily reached by the A44 motorway. At the Transferium, take the Leiden 8b exit. At the bottom of the exit, take the N206 towards Leiden Centrum. Continue for about 1 kilometre and at Naturalis Biodiversity Centre turn left onto the Darwinweg. At the traffic circle, you will see Leiden University of Applied Sciences on your left. Turn right onto Sandifortdreef then left onto Wassenaarseweg. At the first traffic circle, turn left onto Sylviusweg. The entrance to the university's parking lot is now on your left.
Accessibility & parking
If you come by car, there are several options for parking.
Parking in the neighborhood
On Parkeren in de stad you will find a list of parking options in the neighbourhood.
Parking in the parking lot
A parking space is only available for visitors when they are registered in advance. The only access for motorists is via Sylviusweg/Wassenaarseweg. Here you will find the parking lot as well as a walking route that leads you to the main entrance and the H-/J building.
Cars parked outside the designated parking spaces on the college grounds cause unsafe situations. To ensure the safety and accessibility of the university, these improperly parked cars will be towed away by Leiden University of Applied Sciences.
Opening hours
Leiden University of Applied Sciences observes timetable-free weeks, aligning with the regular vacation periods in the region as much as possible.
Want to know more about our tuition-free periods? Check out our annual schedule.
Regular opening hours buildings
Main building
Monday: 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Thursday: 7.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Friday: 7.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
H-, J-, Z-building
Monday: 7.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Thursday: 7.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Friday: 7.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Vondellaan
Monday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Regular opening hours facilities
Espresso bar
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
\Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Grand Café
Monday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Restaurant Marktstraat
Monday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Restaurant Fresco
Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Regular opening hours departments
Bookshop
The HLBookshop is currently undergoing renovation. Our temporary outlet is located at the service desk, open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mediacentrum
Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Service desk
Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 08 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Student Support
Student Support is available for walk-in consultations daily from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in room F0.057. You can also contact Student Support by phone at 071-5188821 or by email at [email protected].
Student registration
Monday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For registration enquiries, please email, [email protected], including your student number in the subject line.
Test desk ('Toetsbalie')
Monday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.