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Leiden University is a comprehensive and research-intensive university with a 430-year history of producing outstanding graduates.
There are three guiding principles that are fundamental to being able to produce such excellent graduates: an international orientation; research-intensive education; and maintenance of the high quality of education and research. This also means that the development of a students’ talent stands central to Leiden’s principles.
Leiden is proud of its international position and cherishes the academic relationships with institutes and researchers throughout the world.
Leiden comprises six faculties with an enrollment of approximately 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The faculties offer a wide variety of courses in English at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Students at Leiden can count on personal attention and guidance in both their academic and their personal life. The University provides many services related to academics, student advice and counseling, information services, and sports and cultural activities.
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Location
Leiden is located just eight miles east from the North Sea coast, in between the cities of Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. The Hague can be reached by train in 12 minutes, Schiphol Airport in 20 and Amsterdam in 35 minutes.
Life in Leiden is greatly influenced by the relatively large number of students, as most of them both live and study in the historic town of Leiden. Since Leiden is a small town, all the university buildings are within walking or cycling distance. Leiden has a wide range of delightful cafés, as well as a variety of international restaurants. It is also a museum city, boasting a total of twelve museums.
In short, Leiden is a small and friendly town, but with all the conveniences of a large city. Students tend to feel at home quickly, because of the safe environment and the individual approach.
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Extracurricular Activities
Study Associations are connected to a Faculty/Department and focus primarily on study-related activities. Membership is usually restricted to students from a specific program.
Students associations are many in Leiden and vary from general associations to sport, music, or cultural organizations.
The sports center offers some 40 different sports, ranging from yoga and aerobics to rugby and rowing. In addition, a number of student sport clubs are available for those students who wish to be actively involved in specific sports.
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History and Academic Highlights
Leiden University was founded in 1575, as a gift from William of Orange to the citizens of Leiden who withstood a two-year siege, thus saving the entire region from foreign occupation, an event that is still celebrated every year on 3rd October. Leiden University is one of the oldest in Europe and has been renowned for its academic excellence since the day it was established.
Great Dutch names such as Spinoza and Rembrandt appear prominently in the university's history, as do international academic celebrities such as Descartes and Einstein. Recently, the Spinoza Award, the most prestigious Dutch academic award, has been presented to professors from Leiden 9 out of 36 times. Leiden’s membership of the League of European Research Universities, an association of research-intensive universities, provides a clear testimony of its commitment to high quality teaching and internationally competitive research.
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University Services
Study Abroad students are supported by the International Student Advisor, part of the student support network of Leiden University for international students.
Furthermore, there is a Students Counseling Service, which includes a team of psychologists offering individual counseling.
Workshops for international students provide tips on orienting to the new culture, effective studying, and social aspects of study abroad.
Students can consult the Counselor for Legal and Financial Matters and the Student Ombudsperson can be consulted in case of serious complaints.
The Student Career Service supports international students and alumni in exploring and making effective career choices.
International students will receive an Email account upon arrival and will have access to Internet.
Computer facilities are available in the faculties, the University Library, and the Plexus Student Centre.
The main University Library is located in the Faculty of Humanities area. A number of specialist and faculty libraries are located within the specific faculties and are therefore spread throughout the city.
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Housing
EuroLearn students will live in shared, self-catered apartments near campus. The apartments are furnished and kitchenware is provided. Laundry facilities, Internet, and telephone connections are available on site.
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Orientation
Prior to the first and second semester, the International Office organizes an Introduction Program for new international students. This two-day program consists of a general introduction to the university, the faculties, the city of Leiden, and the student organizations. Leiden students act as guides and introduce their international guests to the university, town, and social events. During these days, students will meet many other international students from all over the world.
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Special Program Features / Excursions
The International Student Network (ISN) organizes activities such as weekly game nights, sport events, cultural workshops, and excursions throughout the year. In addition the study associations also organize events, outings, and excursions, mostly related to the study program. Guest lectures are organized by the Campus, The Hague, Studium Generale as well as by Departments.
Not-for credit courses on performing arts like music, sculpturing, dance, and singing are organized by the Leiden Center of the Arts (LAK) for a modest fee.
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Language
It is difficult to learn Dutch in The Netherlands!!
This somewhat paradoxical statement requires some explanation. Not many people know that getting around in The Netherlands whilst speaking English is perfectly possible. Eighty three percent of the Dutch population speaks sufficient English to hold a conversation with a native speaker. This is one of the highest percentages in Europe (outside the UK of course). In practice this means that from the lecture hall at universities to staff at shops and market stalls, everyone will almost immediately switch to English, if the Dutch language is not very fluent.
There are programs at many different educational institutions teaching Dutch, but practicing it on the streets is quite another matter. This situation has prompted some American students, who were studying in The Netherlands at Leiden University to make a public plea in the newspapers for people to assist them in learning Dutch by not switching to English.
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Course Catalog
Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog:
Click here to view courses/subjects available at this university
Click here to view the "Academics: Course and Credit Information" for instructions on choosing the right subjects, tips on navigating the course catalog, and information on credit transfer.
If you have any questions about course availability, please contact studyabroad@eurolearn.org
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Fees| Program Fees | $12,345 | | Housing | | With Meals | Not Applicable | | Without Meals | $3,400 to $3,900 estimate | | Housing Deposit | | With Meals | Not Applicable | | Without Meals | $660 estimate |
Fee IncludesAll fees are quoted in US Dollars unless otherwise specifically stated. Program Fees include tuition for full-time semester status, university and program administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), and health insurance. Tuition fees are based on the arts and social science tuition charged by this university. There may be higher tuition associated with certain disciplines. Where applicable, this difference in tuition will be added to the total Program Fees. Fees include all pre-departure services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing support (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Housing Fees are not included in the Program Fee and will be billed separately depending on the specific accommodations placement. A housing deposit is not included in this fee. Where required to reserve accommodations in advance the student will make direct payment for the refundable housing deposit. Students who select “personal apartment living arranged upon arrival by the student” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student. Fee SemesterThe above fees are estimates for the Spring 2011 term. Fees are subject to change. Dates| All dates are provided by each university and are subject to change. EuroLearn will attempt to provide you with the most up-to-date information as we receive it. Be sure to confirm dates before finalizing any travel plans. | |
| Fall 2010 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | August 22, 2010 | | Start Date | August 23, 2010 | | End Date | January 25, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | December 25, 2010 - January 3, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Fall 2010 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | August 22, 2010 | | Start Date | August 23, 2010 | | End Date | June 30, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | December 25, 2010 - January 3, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Spring 2011 Semester - Spring | Application Deadline: September 30, 2010
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| Anticipated Departure | January 14, 2011 | | Start Date | January 15, 2011 | | End Date | June 30, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | April 1, 2011 - April 4, 2011 | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Fall 2011 Semester - Fall | Application Deadline: March 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | August 31, 2011 | | Start Date | September 1, 2011 | | End Date | January 25, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
| Fall 2011 Year - Fall | Application Deadline: March 15, 2011
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| Anticipated Departure | August 31, 2011 | | Start Date | September 1, 2011 | | End Date | June 25, 2012 | | Mid Semester Break #1 | - | | Mid Semester Break #2 | - |
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of two years of full-time study at a 4-year university (Junior or higher).
Depending on the course level, you may be expected to have a higher level of related (academic) background knowledge.
Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.
Required GPA: 3.20
EuroLearn Coordinator| Name: | Mona Miller | | Title: | Director, EuroLearn Programs | | Department: | Semester or Year Abroad in Europe and Asia |
BIO:
Mona serves as the Director of Student Services and Programs for EuroLearn and has been with the company since 2008. In this position, she manages the EuroLearn programs including EuroScholars.
Her background in International Education includes Director of Faculty-Led Customized Programs at International Studies Abroad, Director of Study Abroad at Colorado State University, and Study Abroad Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Mona served from 1981 to 1987 with the U.S. Peace Corps in sub-Saharan Africa as a volunteer in Gabon and Associate Country Director in both Burundi and Togo. She has been an active member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and has served in various leadership roles in the Education Abroad Knowledge Community and on the Region II Team. She earned a B.S. in Political Science at Oklahoma City University, did graduate work in International Studies at the University of Denver and received a Masters in International Administration from the School for International Training in Vermont. |
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