The Institute of Political Science

The Institute of Political Science is a vibrant department with nearly 70 academic staff. Established in 1963, it builds on a tradition of the study of institutions at a national and international level. Committed to high academic standards in both teaching and research, the Institute consistently ranks among the top political science departments in Europe.

Institute Board

The Institute of Political Science is managed by the Institute Board, which consists of a scientific director (appointed from within the professors of the institute) and at most two other members (appointed by the faculty). They are appointed for three years. The Board manages the workflow of the employees of the Institute of Political Science and stimulates the connection between education and research in the field of Political Science.

Regulations, the course calendar and teaching evaluations. At the same time, ad hoc advice is appreciated. As a student, you can always contact your Programme Committee with ideas or proposals to further improve the quality of our programmes.

For more information about the composition and contact:

 Programme Committee Bachelor’s and Master’s

Board of Examiners

The Board of Examiners is an independent committee responsible for the effective organisation of the tests and examinations. An important task is also to ensure the quality of the exams.

Students need to contact the board in case of (e.g.):

E Exemptions

Programme Committees: advice in education matters

The Programme Committees advise the institute and faculty councils about everything that concerns education. Furthermore, the Programme Committees actively contribute to quality assurance of the Institute’s bachelor’s and master’s programmes. Both staff and students are represented in the Programme Committees. They maintain close contact with their constituencies, for whom they serve as a point of contact.

Suggestions for improvement?

How students see their programmes is an important indicator for the quality of education. The Programme Committees make sure that students are being heard, for example, during the annual of the Course and Examination

E Approval of discretionary space

E Adapted programmes

E Transfer of credits

E Extension of deadlines

For information:

 Institute’s examination board

 examencommpol@fsw.leidenuniv.nl