Internships, research, fieldwork, summer schools and more
There are many other types of activity you can do abroad to enrich your studies and gain international experience. Find out about the options available to you.
Options related to your study programme
Depending on your study programme, there might be a range of international activities available to you. Some may be compulsory or optional parts of your programme. Others are extra-curricular activities that you can choose to follow to complement your studies. Activities might include:
- Internships
- Research and fieldwork
- Fieldtrips and excursions
- Subject-specific summer or winter schools
- Mandatory study abroad activities
- Clinical clerkships (co-schappen)
- Moot courts
- Study association trips
Approval and registration
Is your activity abroad part of, or associated with your Leiden University studies? In other words, do you want to receive study credits or funding via the university, or have the activity included on your transcript? If so, you must first gain approval from your study programme. After gaining approval, you must also register your activity in Leiden University’s study abroad portal. This will enable the university to contact you in case of emergencies.
Refer to your faculty or study programme tab
For information on the activities available to you and how to arrange approval and registration in the study abroad portal, click on your faculty or study programme tab.
Options for students of all faculties
There are also a number of international activities that are available to students of all faculties. These include:
Summer and winter schools are offered all over the world. Please note: Summer and Winter schools are part of our regular exchange agreements and therefore students will have to pay the summer/winter school fees themselves. Please check the respective partner website for more information about the costs.
Safe destination
You may not go abroad for study-related activities to a country for which negative travel advice has been issued. Visit the Health and safety page and read Leiden University Regulations on Studying Abroad for more information.
As an Anthropology student you can sign up for a university-wide exchange programme (outside of Europe) or an exchange programme organised by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (within Europe).
Questions? Make an appointment
Please make an appointment with your exchange coördinator for CADS.
Approval and registration
If your activity abroad is part of or associated with your Leiden University studies, you must first request approval from your study programme. You can find instructions on how to do so in the information on your activity type here below.
Once you have the necessary approval, you must also register your activity in Leiden University’s study abroad portal. See the instructions at the bottom of this page.
Why
By registering in the Study Abroad portal, you enable Leiden University to make sure you have selected a safe destination and to contact you in case of an emergency abroad. If you will receive study credits, university funding or recognition on your transcript for your activity abroad, registration in the study abroad portal is obligatory.
When
Register in the Study Abroad portal as soon as you have gained permission from your study programme for your activity abroad - and at least 2 weeks before departure. If you will go abroad within 2 weeks, get in touch with your faculty contact person for instructions.
How
- Log into uSis > click on the Study Abroad tile > select ‘Register another type of study-related activity abroad’.
- Enter the requested data, upload any required documents then click on submit.
- If you have the necessary approval and your destination is safe, the university will approve your registration. You may then depart for your activity abroad. Remember to check the travel advice before departure in case the safety situation changes.
- As soon as possible, enter your contact details abroad in the Study Abroad portal - in the ‘During your stay’ section. Remember to keep your contact details updated whilst abroad so we can reach you in case of emergencies!
University-wide exchange programmes
Information about university-wide exchange programmes can be found on the “General” tabs.
Faculty exchange programmes
The Institute of CADS has a large network of student exchange partnerships within Europe. These are the so-called Erasmus+ partnerships.
- Where? You can find a list of destinations if you would like to study inside of Europe;
- When? will give information about the best possible time to go abroad;
- Approval and Application: Information about the requirements, application process and deadlines;
- To arrange before departure lists all steps need to take before you leave;
- To arrange upon your return explains the final steps, for instance how to apply for recognition of your credits.
Other options
Apart from an exchange semester, it is also possible to independently apply to a university of your choosing. These students are called 'Free movers'. For more information see Going Abroad Independently.
Summer or winter schools usually take place during the summer or winterbreaks and may be the perfect option to study abroad if your time is limited.
At the institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, we do not offer students the opportunity to write their thesis abroad at another University. Students in their bachelor can do an internship abroad, but do not have to do this through an exchange arrangement.