Netherlands

Netherlands: Full Immersion Program, Leiden University

Host Institution

Leiden University

Highlights

As one of Europe’s oldest and most respected universities, Leiden’s international reputation is well founded. Its location near The Hague, the seat of Dutch government and home to more than 150 international legal organizations, provides unique opportunities for students to study and witness unfolding world events. In addition to the many university courses taught in Dutch, Leiden offers a variety of courses in English at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and is particularly strong in the humanities, political science, and law. (details)

Duration

Fall semester: late July to mid-December
Spring semester: early January to late June
Academic year: late July to late June

Some final exams for the fall semester may be scheduled in January. (calendar)

Extension is possible from the fall to the year.

Academic Focus

Students apply to one or two faculties (departments), usually in their major or minor, and should have substantial university-level background in the subject areas they wish to pursue. Archaeology, anthropology, Asian studies, European studies, political science, law (both undergraduate and graduate level), and English and American literature are particularly strong among courses taught in English. (Science courses taught in English are not available.)

For course descriptions and additional information, see the EAP Course Information page.

Students attend classes with international students and host country students.

Language of Instruction

English. Course work in Dutch is available for those with language proficiency.

Language Study

All EAP students in the Netherlands attend a two-week Dutch Language and Culture course (DLC) in Utrecht prior to the beginning of the term at their host university. During the regular semester, the study of Dutch is encouraged, but not required. With knowledge of Dutch, regular university course work in a wide range of fields is available.

Units

Students are required to take a full-time course of study on EAP. Most students take three to five courses per semester.

DLC: 3 to 4 UC quarter units (lower division)
Term: 18 UC quarter units per semester

Housing

Students live in shared apartments (including shared bath and living area) with up to four host country students, international students, or UC students. (details)

Estimated Cost For estimated program costs, see the Financial Overview page.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this program, see the Selection Criteria and Application Deadlines.