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Approval and application

First check your exchange programme type!

Different deadlines and procedures apply depending on whether you want to apply for destinations via a university-wide exchange programme, via a faculty exchange programme, or (if applicable) via a special exchange programme only for students on your study programme. 

  • For destinations via a university-wide exchange programme: follow the instructions and deadlines here below on the general tab.
  • For destinations via a faculty exchange programmes, or via a special exchange programme only for students on your study programme: click on your faculty or study programme tab and follow the instructions and deadlines there. 

University-wide exchange

Deadline

If you want to go abroad via a university-wide exchange programme in autumn 2025 or spring 2026, you can apply until 23:59 on 1 December 2024.

Note that different deadlines apply if you are going abroad via a faculty or study programme-specific exchange programme. See your faculty or study programme tab for details.

Apply on time

Make sure your application is complete on time. Late applications will not be considered.

Requirements

To apply for a university-wide exchange programme, you must meet the following requirements:

  • You are registered as a student of Leiden University;
  • You have obtained at least 60EC of your bachelor’s programme;
  • Your average grade is 7 or higher*. Doing a master’s but not yet received any grades? We will use your bachelor’s GPA instead.  
  • You meet any additional requirements specified by your faculty or programme (these can be found under your faculty or programme tab).

*Exception: for the ISEP programme an average grade of 6.5 or higher is required.

Steps to take

List of universities Required documents Online application Approval from study programme Selection and offer Accept the offered place within 7 days Nomination and application to host university
Foto: Ruth Kiers
Photo: Ruth Kiers
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