In 2025, Leiden University celebrates its 450th anniversary. As the oldest university in the Netherlands, we’re not letting this milestone pass unnoticed! You can find everything about the anniversary celebrations at universiteitleiden.nl/450.
Do you have any questions or ideas about our 2025 anniversary celebrations?
Send us an email at 450@leidenuniv.nl.
Top 450
On this website, you can discover who or what from Leiden University’s rich history inspires, moves, or serves as a shining example to others. It could be anything — a famous quote, a special location, a remarkable person, an important discovery, or simply an interesting object.
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