Universiteit Leiden

Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation over more than four centuries. Exchange students have a broad selection of courses to choose from and, thanks to the wide range of English taught courses, a very international population.

Leiden is very much a student city - at least 10 per cent of its population are students.

This subject-specific exchange partner is suitable for students in the following subject area(s) only:  

  • History and Archaeology (UG) 
    • Please note this partner is not open to Classics Students
    • This partner is suitable for joint honours History and Politics students
  • Interdisciplinary Futures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Social Policy
  • Biomedical Sciences
    • Please note this partner is not open to Medical Sciences or Anatomy students 

Teaching is available in English. Students should be able to take a full course load in English at this institution.


Students should check the Prospectus under 'Exchange' for information on course content, language of instruction, pre-requisites, semester dates and assessment.

Find course information below.


Like many universities in the Netherlands, Leiden University does not have a central campus or student dormitories. Leiden's facilities are spread throughout the cities of Leiden and The Hague and students live in accommodation rented via housing organisations and landlords. 

In general, students are expected to arrange their own housing. Prospective students are advised to start to explore ways of finding accommodation well before arriving in the Netherlands to begin their studies.

Each year, Leiden University reserves a limited number of rooms via housing agency DUWO for new international students, but due to high demand and limited availability, Leiden University cannot guarantee accommodation to all applicants. 

Prospective students are advised to apply for housing early and to pay the housing application fee as early as possible after application. An application for housing can be submitted via the application portal as soon as your application for admission has been submitted.  There is no need to await a decision on your application for admission to Leiden University. Once a student has reserved accommodation via University Housing, the housing agency DUWO further coordinates the process.

Housing through Leiden University cannot be guaranteed - students should also seek housing via other routes. Leiden University can give advice and tips of finding private accommodation. Students should be aware that private housing can be expensive and is scarce. 

 


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