Leiden University Courses

Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics

101 reviews

There is no human society, no matter how small or how isolated, which does not employ a language that is rich and diverse. This course introduces you to linguistics, featuring interviews with well-known linguists and with speakers of many different langu…

• Coursera
• 23 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

De-Mystifying Mindfulness

98 reviews

Explore the science and practice of mindfulness in this 9-week course from Leiden University. Learn through scholarly inquiry and experiential 'meditation labs'.

• Coursera
• 1 day 19 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

52 reviews

In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments.

• Coursera
• 2 days 7 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

25 reviews

First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals, in addition to an exploration of this phenomenon and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of the art in (counter) terro…

• Coursera
• 20 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

19 reviews

Explore international arbitration with Leiden University's 4-week course. Gain in-depth understanding of dispute settlement, its institutions, and famous awards. Free with optional paid certificate.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

16 reviews

Explore global security and safety challenges with Leiden University's 6-week course. Learn about cyber-crime, terrorism, environmental disasters, and how to address these complex issues.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

11 reviews

Explore the role of international courts and tribunals in The Hague with Leiden University's 5-week course. Gain insight into judicial settlement, law and politics, and global justice issues.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Risk in Modern Society

8 reviews

Explore the concept of risk in modern society with Leiden University's 5-week course. Delve into safety and security risks across various fields, from criminology to medical science.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

5 reviews

Explore sustainable metals production and use in this 6-week course by Leiden University. Learn about the environmental impact of metal production and strategies for a circular economy.

• Coursera
• 40 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

5 reviews

Explore the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis with Leiden University's 7-week course. Learn about digestion, common causes of pain, and surgical procedures using 3D graphics and animations.

• Coursera
• 1 day 19 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Demystifying Mindfulness

150 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover the science of mindfulness, learn how it works and why, from a political, psychological, and philosophical perspective.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation

353 ratings at Coursera

Explore kidney, pancreas, and islet transplantation in this 4-week course by Leiden University. Learn from a multidisciplinary team, with interactive cases, 3D movies, and expert interviews. CME accredited.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Cosmopolitan Medieval Arabic World

384 ratings at Coursera

Explore the rich history of the Medieval Arabic World in this 6-week course by Leiden University. Discover its influence on trade, science, and culture, and its impact on today's world.

• Coursera
• 1 day 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainability challenges and take local action with Leiden University's 4-week course. Learn about biodiversity, climate change, pollution, and the necessary transitions for a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

50 ratings at FutureLearn

Build your knowledge of Indo-European languages, how they changed through time, and how to reconstruct ancient languages.

• FutureLearn
• 8 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)