Leiden Student Assistantships (Student-Assistenten)
Part-time campus employment for enrolled students coaching exercise sessions, running computer laboratory sessions, and assisting faculty in grading assignments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Matriculated student at Leiden in good standing who has passed the relevant course with high grade (7.5+ / 10).
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency for classroom instruction.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Course transcript showing strong performance in underlying subjects.
- Recommendation letters
- Recommendation from course instructor or department teaching coordinator.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried hourly campus employment: €16.20 to €21.50 per hour under Dutch university collective agreements
- Application fee
- Free application through departmental student assistant coordinators
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; hourly salaried university employment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027 for upcoming academic year tutoring positions
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universiteit Leiden documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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