Study Abroad or "Exchange student" ?

Exchange students are students who come to Leiden within the framework of a reciprocal exchange programme.

Exchange Students (in a reciprocal exchange programme)

Exchange students are students who come to Leiden within the framework of a reciprocal exchange programme.In such a programme Leiden students can study as exchange students at the partner university and Leiden University receives students from the partner university. The leaving Leiden student thus creates a place for an incoming foreign student, and vice versa. Students stay registered at the home university during the exchange. Almost invariably Leiden University and the partner university have agreed not to charge any tuition fees for each others exchange candidates.

Exchange programmes
How to Apply as an exchange student 
Academic Information (course levels & transcripts)
Overview of courses for Exchange Students 

Study Abroad Students

Anyone who does not fall under the terms of such an exchange programme can apply to study at Leiden University as a Study Abroad Student. Leiden University charges a standard Study Abroad tuition fee which is either paid by the student directly or by the sending university or Study Abroad partner institutions.

How to Apply
More about the Study Abroad Programme