Semester exchange programme
You can study abroad as an exchange student in the fall or spring semester. Leiden University has partner agreements with many universities worldwide. Eligibility criteria, destinations, deadlines, costs and scholarship opportunities can be found on the study abroad website.
Average duration: six months.
Extra costs: For exchange programmes, you only need to pay the Leiden University tuition fee; the tuition fee at the host university is waived
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Master's or PhD programme abroad
With your Leiden University bachelor's degree, you can apply for many master's programmes abroad that are related to your degree. Keep in mind the deadlines for applying for a master's programme are often very early and application procedures can be time consuming.
If you are a master's student and would like to continue your academic journey as a PhD student, you can consider applying for a PhD programme abroad. Use your network (for example your lecturers, thesis supervisor or international classmates) for advice and to learn more about their experiences.
Average duration: 1-2 years for master’s programmes, 3-5 years for PhD programmes.
Extra costs: vary, depending on the programme.
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Studying abroad independently (free mover exchange)
You can study abroad as a free mover in the fall or spring semester. As a free mover, you can study abroad independently at any accredited research university that accepts you. You are not limited to the partner agreements of Leiden University. Be sure to register and check the procedure to have your credits transferred with the International Office before departure. Keep in mind that you need to pay tuition fees to both your host university and Leiden University to remain registered as a student. More information can be found here.
Average duration: six months.
Extra costs: Free movers need to pay both the Leiden University tuition fee and the host university's tuition fee.
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Language courses and language exchange
Learning a new language opens a new world for you. You can learn a new language by taking a language course at Leiden University or together with a fellow language buddy. You can reach out for a language buddy through the Act of Kindness pillar in Wijnhaven, study or student associations, Facebook groups or language courses at the Academic Language Centre.
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Minor with a course abroad
Leiden University offers several minors with a chance to go abroad. The minor is essentially be taught at Leiden University but has a component such as a field study or course taking place abroad. The minors that are offered by Leiden University are subject to change every year. Please refer to this website to check which minors are offered at Leiden University and the minors that are taught with its partners TU Delft and Erasmus University Rotterdam (LDE).
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Volunteering
The Hague is home to a lot of international organisations and institutions and thus offers many opportunities in terms of volunteering in international work environments. Finding a suitable volunteering opportunity is your own responsibility. There are some useful websites and databases to find volunteering opportunities abroad or at international organisations and companies: LinkedIn, Humanity Hub, AIESEC. You can also directly check out the websites of companies and organisations that interest you for current vacancies and volunteering opportunities.
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Internship
During your studies you will acquire a good theoretical basis. But what about practical experience? By doing an internship, you have the option to get a clearer picture of a particular position or sector. Many study programmes offer the opportunity to do an internship or research project, either as a compulsory part of the curriculum or to earn elective credits. An internship or research project abroad, or at an international organisation in the Netherlands, is not only a fun and educational experience, but also a great asset to your CV. Read more about how to arrange an internship or project abroad.
Finding a suitable internship is your own responsibility. There are some useful websites to find internships: TRAIL, LinkedIn, The Hague International Centre, Humanity Hub, United Nations or Global Experiences. You can also visit the websites of companies and organisations that you are interested in for vacancies and volunteering opportunities.
Keep in mind that most internships are unpaid or underpaid. Nevertheless, they are considered a working opportunity and thus require you to be legally eligible to work in the country where you are doing your internship. Check out this website for more information about working in the Netherlands while studying.
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Erasmus+ blended intensive programme (BIP)
A blended intensive programme (BIP) combines online teaching with a short physical stay abroad. Students can spend a week at another participating university and work together with students from other universities. It is possible to earn credits and apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship. You can apply if your study programme participates in a BIP. You can contact the FGGA International Office for more information. If your study programme does not participate in a BIP, it is also possible to join BIPs that are organised by other universities, if they are open for external students. Find more information in the BIP database.
Average duration: 2-4 weeks (1 week of physical mobility, 1-3 weeks of virtual mobility).
Extra costs: There are no extra tuition fees if Leiden University is one of the participating universities.
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Thesis research, fieldwork and research clinics abroad
A research project abroad or doing (thesis) fieldwork abroad is not only a fun and educational experience, but also a great asset to your CV. Find out about the opportunities offered by your study programme and read more about how to arrange a project abroad here.
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Activities and trips with student and study associations
There are several active study associations at FGGA. Getting involved with them by joining a committee or by going on their international study-related trips allows you to travel, visit international organisations and gain international experience, while meeting other students from your study programme and expanding your network. Trips usually vary from one to ten days. Often you need to be a member of the association to sign up for the study trips. Contact the travel committees or general board members of your study programme's student associations to inquire about upcoming trips and how to participate:
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Summer and winter schools
Many universities offer opportunities for summer and winter schools. These are short programmes that you can take during winter or summer break, which means that they will not interfere with your regular course load and give you the opportunity to obtain extra credits. It is a great way to get the complete ‘study abroad’ experience, meet people from different countries and universities, and discover new topics and study areas. Even though a summer or winter programme can look expensive, it is usually cheaper than an entire semester exchange abroad.
Summer and winter schools will be announced on this website, the Brightspace pages of your study programme and through the Summer Schools Teams channel. If you independently find a summer or winter school organised by an accredited research university and you would like to participate in it, be sure to contact the International Office for more information on the procedure. Here you can look for summer schools in Europe independently.
The application process depends on the programme: it usually consists of an application form with a short motivation letter and proof of language proficiency. Sometimes there are certain GPA or degree requirements. You can apply for summer schools in the spring and winter schools in the fall.
Average duration: 1 to 4 weeks.
Extra costs: Keep in mind that you usually need to pay a separate tuition fee in addition to your Leiden University tuition fee. Sometimes partner discounts, tuition waivers or early-bird discounts apply, and some schools offer scholarships.
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