Case Study: Leiden University achieves remote LU-Card verification and faster onboarding with Signicat ReadID

Leiden University digitises LU-Card activation for 4,000-5,000 new students with Signicat

Leiden University faced the challenge of securely and efficiently verifying the identity of thousands of new students to activate their personal LU-Cards, a process that relied on manual checks at a physical counter. This became especially time-consuming and expensive under COVID-19 restrictions. The university partnered with Signicat, using its ReadID identity verification service, to find a digital solution.

Signicat implemented a remote, NFC-based identity verification process using ReadID Ready. This allowed students to activate their cards from home by scanning their identity documents with a smartphone, which drastically reduced the need for in-person visits. For Leiden University, this solution created a smooth and instant onboarding process, relieving pressure on employees and providing a reliable and secure method for remote verification. Signicat's technology enabled the university to efficiently manage the high influx of students each year.

Leiden University