Location:

Leiden, Netherlands

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Year Round

Program Overview

Program Description:

Leiden University was established in 1575 and is the oldest university in the Netherlands. At Leiden you can choose from courses in any of the school’s six faculties: Archaeology, the Humanities, Law, Medicine, Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Leiden is particularly strong in the Arts & Humanities with Art History and Islamic Studies as two of Leiden’s best programs.

"• Attend introductory Dutch language and culture classes and focus on all language skills. The courses are practical and are aimed at making use of the language. • Get paired with a Dutch student mentor and participate in organized social activities, such as international student network parties, weekly Wednesday evening drinks at the Einstein cafe, or other essential Dutch activities. • Take part in the rich sporting offerings that the university supports, anything from Ballet to Boxing, Tennis to Tai Bo, and everything in between! "

12-15 credits

Setting Description:

Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt, is a historic, elegant city built around a network of canals.  The city can easily be explored by boat, bike or foot. Places of interest include the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum, and other museums dedicated to medical science, ethnology, and natural history. From Leiden you can also take a bus to Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower park, for brilliant displays of tulips, as well as crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils, and cherry blossom.