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Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
(pop. 117,000)
Student Enrollment: 17,000
Language of instruction: Dutch, English
www.leiden.edu/
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester programs
ISEP-Exchange for International students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
Chance of placement for US and International students is Very Limited.
Chance of Placement on ISEP-Direct is Excellent.
Courses
Arts (African languages & cultures, Arabic, archaeology, art history, Chinese, Dutch, Dutch studies, Egyptian, English, French, German, history, Indian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American languages & cultures, linguistics, modern Persian, philology, Slavonic, Semitic, Soviet studies, Turkish); Interdisciplinary Programs (African studies, American studies, biotechnology, environmental studies, ethnic minorities, German studies, history of European expansion, international studies, lexicology, medieval studies & ancient cultures, management of arts & cultural activities, museology, performing arts); Law (administrative, Antillian, criminal, Dutch civil, East European, fiscal, foreign & comparative, human rights, international & European Community, political science); Mathematics and Natural Sciences (astronomy, biology, biopharmaceutical chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics); Philosophy; Archaeology (prehistoric, Native American); Social Sciences (cultural anthropology & social studies, educational & pedagogical sciences, political science, psychology, public administration); Theology (comparative study of religions, history of the church, history of religions, Islamic studies, New Testament, Old Testament, philosophy of religion, psychology & sociology of religion).
Courses taught in English
Leiden offers approximately 150 courses taught in English at the undergraduate level; all graduate courses are taught in English. Interdisciplinary courses are offered in the departments of Biomedical Sciences, Linguistics, Nano Science, Public Administration, Cultural Anthropology, History, Political Sciences, Psychology, English and American Literature and Studies, Dutch Studies, Middle East Studies, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Law.
Academic Notes
Students can compose their own programs, choosing courses from a large number of electives offered by the various departments. Courses focus on a wide variety of subjects such as Dutch Language, Culture and Government, European Politics and Administration, Law, English Language and Literature, Global Studies, and World Art.
The Department of English has a popular program with different courses that focus on linguistic and literary themes. Examples would include courses on British and Irish urban dialects, history of the English language, English linguistics, English literature 1660-1800, English literature 1800-1900, Eighteenth-century English drama and its translation into Dutch, poetry of the 1930s, James Joyce, India in writing, and colonial and post-colonial literature.
There is a special one-year program in Dutch Studies. The first semester is conducted in English and features intensive Dutch language instruction and art history. The second semester consists of courses in literature, history, culture and society and requires Dutch proficiency.
The Study Options of the Study Abroad in Leiden programme are suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduates who have had at least two years of academic education. To enrol in the programme, student must have a GPA of 3.2 or the equivalent.
Special Academic Conditions
Enrollment in law courses requires previous background in the field. Enrollment in French, German, Italian, or Spanish courses requires intermediate knowledge of the language.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Students should be at the junior year or graduate level upon beginning the exchange.
Language Notes
All regular courses, except those described under academic notes, are taught in Dutch. A three-week long pre-session Dutch language course is available in January and August (not included in ISEP benefits). The tuition is €375 (includes textbook and materials); living expenses for one month are approximately €500. Students who pass the exams receive four Dutch credit-points. Additional Dutch language and culture courses are available during the semester for credit. Multilateral applicants who are not native English speakers must submit a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 570 (230 CBT).
Please note that if you submit a computer TOEFL test, we reserve the right to request an IELTS score if we feel that additional information concerning English language proficiency is required.
Program Dates
Academic year: early September to late June; Semester 1: early September to late January; Semester 2: early February to late June.
Housing and Meals
Exchange students are housed in single-occupancy rooms with families or in student hostels/houses. A stipend for meals and accommodations is provided. Note: ISEP-Direct programs include tuition and room only: meals are not included.
ISEP-Direct
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
ISEP-Direct programs at Leiden University include tuition and room. Students are responsible for providing their own meals and airfare.
1) General programs include a semester or academic year of study at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Participants have access to all of the programs described in the directory entry.
2) Special programs in Biomedical Sciences and NanoScience: Shaping a new world, atom by atom are offered.
Profile
Founded in 1575, Leiden University is known for the high quality of the education and research facilities provided. It is a fully accredited, classical university enrolling over 17,000 students. An increasing number of courses, in various disciplines, are being taught in English, as are all Master's degree programs. The university library contains a unique collection of old manuscripts and maps, and an elaborate collection of prints and drawings. There is an extensive collection of plants and herbs in the botanical gardens and the national herbarium.
Location
Leiden is a small town: all university buildings are within walking or cycling distance. Because of the safe environment and the individual approach, students tend to feel at home fairly quickly. The surroundings of Leiden offer a wide range of recreational possibilities. The North Sea with its scenic beaches and dunes is eight miles to the west of Leiden. Behind the dunes are holiday resorts which bustle with life during the summer; many of them are below sea level. To the northeast of Leiden are large lakes, which are excellent for sailing, windsurfing, rowing, and, sometimes, when it is cold enough, for ice-skating.
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