Universiteit Leiden
Location:
Leiden,
Netherlands
Language of instruction:
Dutch, English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Universiteit Leiden Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Students must have a minimum 73% cumulative academic average to attend Leiden University
- Students must be in at least their third year while on the exchange.
When applying to Go Global:
- Law students: Select 'Leiden-LAW'
- All other students: Select 'Leiden-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Leiden Semester 1): September to late January (except Law)
- UBC Term 2 (Leiden Semester 2): February to June
*Students may be able to return to UBC for Term 2, depending on their area of study
*Please see an advisor for more information.
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
Browse courses at Leiden on their "e-prospectus." Courses are listed under the Bachelor and Masters Programs.
- Law students can review course information here
- Undergraduate students may take 400-level masters courses if they have the background knowledge.
- Exchange students have the option to apply for Leiden University College: a residential program with courses that address global challenges
- Students live together and take all their courses within this program
- Students can be enrolled in courses at both The Hague campus and the Leiden campus
Course equivalency Formula
- ECTS credits divided by 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- 20-30 ECTS per semester for non-degree students
- 30 ECTS is the standard full-time load for Dutch students
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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