Leiden University

Leiden Uni is one of the leading international research universities in Europe. It has more than 40 national and international research institutes. Also, note that Leiden is a member of the Coimbra Group, the Europaeum, and a founding member of the League of European Research Universities.

There are five main research domains of Leiden University namely Human in the world; Resilient and Learning Society; Technology and Society; Health and Life Sciences; Peace, Justice, Democracy and Governance. The university has a strong reputation for research, especially in areas like Physics, Law, and Archaeology.

Leiden University is located in Leiden and The Hague. At Leiden University, there are campus-wide organizations that students can join. This include the International Student Network or Leiden United. Also, students can utilize the University Sports Centre (USC). This centre offers 55+ sports and group lessons, including tennis, boxing, yoga, dance, and swimming. Also, there are 3 university dining areas in Leiden, which can be used by this university’s students. Check details about Leiden University campus.

Student Associations

There are 20+ student association at Leiden Uni (Leiden campus) ranging from Sports, Music, and Social Clubs to Cultural Associations. International students can join the student associations like Erasmus Student Network Leiden and Leiden United. These associations ease international students’ integration into the new study environment.

Housing

Each semester, the University of Leiden reserves a limited number of rooms for international students via a local agency. The maximum rental contract is for one year. Students can also live off-campus. The average room cost in Leiden is between Euro 300 – Euro 750 per month.