Admission Formalities
Application procedure for study abroad and exchange programmers
How can I apply?
Study
abroad and exchange students can apply online for admission to Leiden University.
If
applicable, please make sure that you have been nominated by your home
university for an exchange or study abroad period in Leiden. Our online
application contains a nomination form that your home coordinator needs to fill
in and sign.
Programmevs
course application
Please note that as a study abroad or exchange student you apply for
individual courses, and in this way create your own programme. This means that
your academic background needs to be assessed for each specific course you wish
to register for. Therefore, you will always need to apply for and be admitted
to a particular course.
Your International Programmes Officer and Faculty Coordinator(s) will tell you
more about this as they process your application. You can also talk to
them if you have any questions about applying for courses. Once you arrive, you
will receive information about how to register for the courses you have been admitted to.
When can I apply?
·
1 April for enrolment in Semester 1 (September–December/January)
·
15 October for enrolment in Semester 2 (January/February–June)
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It is better prepare beofre 3 month for each Intake
·
Individual country has different Intakes
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Ask to Admission team for your Intake
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Actions
to be taken by you: |
Actions
to be taken by the Admissions Office: |
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1. Submit your application |
Please make
sure you've included all items on the checklist in your online
application. |
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2. Confirm receipt by email |
You may be
asked to provide additional documents if something is missing. If your file
is complete we will proceed to step 4. |
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3. Submit any additional
information required |
This may
include items on the checklist or information on the courses you would like
to take. |
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4. Forward your file to the
faculty |
The faculty
will evaluate your file. If you are applying for courses at multiple
departments/faculties, your file will be assessed by each department/faculty.
We will contact you as soon as a decision has been reached. |
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5. Send you an admission
offer by email |
The
admission offer will tell you exactly which courses you have been accepted
for. This letter also contains information on accommodation and, if
applicable, immigration requirements. |
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6. Respond to the admission
offer |
Please complete
the form in the offer letter, then sign, scan and send this form back via
email to confirm your participation in the programme. |
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7. Send you information on
immigration |
At this
stage you will receive further information on the immigration
formalities before and after arrival (entry visa and/or residence
permit). Consult our visa
pages if you want
to check whether you require a visa or residence permit. |
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8. Prepare your entry visa
(MVV) and/or residence permit application (VVR) |
If
applicable, please send us copies of your passport, antecedents certificate,
housing confirmation and a financial statement. |
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9. Apply for your entry visa
(MVV) and/or residence permit (VVR) |
After we
have received your deposit and all necessary documents, we will apply for an entry
visa (MVV) and/or residence permit (VVR). You will receive an email
explaining how to collect your visa within roughly four weeks. Residence
permits will be issued after you arrive. |
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10. Pay your housing fee |
If you
would like us to help you find accommodation, you will need to pay a €350
housing fee and complete the online housing application. Visit the student housing website for more information. |
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11. Email accommodation offer |
If we
receive your housing fee and application before the deadline, the
Housing Office will email you an accommodation offer. |
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12. Respond to the
accommodation offer |
Make sure
you confirm with the Housing Office if you wish to accept their offer before
it expires. |
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13. Send pre-departure
information |
Before you
depart for Leiden, we will send you an email detailing which documents to
bring with you and where to go when you arrive. Please visit thepre-arrival
information. |