Leiden University has a long tradition in research in the world’s languages and boasts unique linguistic expertise in all corners of the earth. Coupled with current theoretical insights and modern experimental methods our university considers this research as one of its 11 research profile areas: Language Diversity in the world.

Other relevant research profile areas are:

• Brain function and dysfunction over the lifespan
  

• Global interactions of people, cultures and power through the ages
  

• Asian modernities and traditions