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Universiteit Leiden

University of Leiden, Stationsweg 46 - PO Box 9500, 2300 Ra Leiden, THE Netherlands
3.67 / 5 based on 156 reviews.
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The Universiteit Leiden was founded in 1575. Leiden is a picturesque town with 114,000 inhabitants, close to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. The University has always met high standards of education and research.


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“leiden is a beautiful city and the netherlands are a very interesting country. do not hesitate.” Read Review
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156 Overall reviews of Universiteit Leiden

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by Jing, Zhejiang University, Hengzhou, China
Computer Science/IT, Independent
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host lanuage: Dutch
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
First of all,the international student profile could have been more diversified. Secondly, the scholarship should have been more available, as a Chinese student I couldn't access to any scholarship in the second year! The email university distribute should have been in both Dutch and English instead of only in Dutch. Last but not least, the university could have done better in help the students with finding interships.



FINAL COMMENTS

go2eu is a wonderful site for Chinese students to access traveling information on where to go, when to go and how to go cheaply! :)
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by lirdal, Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Law, International, LL.M.
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How difficult it is to find accomodation in Leiden.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
The good reputation of this university is mainly due to its friendly and professional academic staff, so it's easy to take the most of its expertise.



FINAL COMMENTS

Arrange your accomodation much before you arrive, try to leave or have contact with Dutch students (it's difficult, but really worth it) and take profit of the Dutch railway system to travel all around the Benelux!
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by ana, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
This is a good university that let you access to many sources (library, computers, internet,..) But if you want to take advantage of it you should be street smart.



FINAL COMMENTS

Studying abroad is a great experience! You will learn to express yourself in another language and, also, to be more independent, you will meet nice people from different countries...you should try!
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by Dhanalakshmi, University of Madras, Madras, India
Law, International, University Agreement
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I have one more year to study. If the study is considered as investment, then confidently one could take it up.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Leiden is famous on its own. They have sincerity towards the reputation of the university and need of the students. They have been contimuously striving to give excellence. So most likely one could keep it in the list when you plan for abroad studies



FINAL COMMENTS

Ask university what is the easy way to carry cash to the host country and about public transportation, living, etc. Otherwise in a new city, one tend to lose a lot in the initial days. Moreover, search for grants because, actaul expenditure always crosses estimated. Also, enquire well on weather and climate if it'lls uit you.
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by xuan, Beijing Cultural and Language University, Beijing, China
Computer Science/IT, Independent
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i wish i had some working experience
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
it is a good univ,butit will be great if the students can get more support from the univ when they want to find a job here.



FINAL COMMENTS

great international student experience,still learn as much as possible before coming,then you will have a better life.and also,making several great friends here is also very essential.
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by sumbo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Biotechnology, Independent
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Riding a bike, although i can ride now.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
It is a very good university where you can be equiped with all you need to survive outside the university



FINAL COMMENTS

Netherlands is a very beautiful country with nice people. Be careful when you get to the airport Be prepared for a cold and wet time-needs some real good jackets.
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by Marcela, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, United States
Law, University Agreement
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I wish I knew some phrases in Dutch, even though it isn't really necessary.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I do recommend this university, especially the law faculty. The professors were very interesting.



FINAL COMMENTS

It was definitely an experience of a lifetime, you'll absolutely love it! Just bring a very warm coat and a sturdy umbrella. It was a great experience!
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by antonio, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
Law, Erasmus
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the dutch are dumb!!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
it will be the days in ure life



FINAL COMMENTS

use the public transports the eramus association is very well, go to see them!!
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by Nuno, Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e Empresa, Lisbon, Portugal
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus
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I researched before coming and I feel I knew enough.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It's a very recognized university and with reason. Not perfect obviously but highly recommended.



FINAL COMMENTS

The weather is not the best one, there are however in-house activities that make up for it. People are friendly in general. Problems are difficult to resolve due to inflexibility and burocracy. It's a potentially expensive country, but very central and with many travelling opportunities and good prices.
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by Khurram, UET, Lahore, Pakistan
Chemistry, Scholarship
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no specific
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
it is good to study here



FINAL COMMENTS

by bike and travel by own ride, cook own food, visit the markets and find cheaper spots
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by tricia, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States
Language, Independent
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That the Dutch are not as tolerant as I had always dreamed, the low standards of academic performance, honors courses are unheard of, and that if you are over 25, you will be the grandpa/ma of the class and avoided at all costs. If you are a mature student, do NOT waste your time! The Dutch also don't really like Americans that much so if you feel like being accosted about everything that has happened in America as if you're responsible for it the few times they will dare to speak to you or respond to you, you'll love it. It's not the liberal, open-minded paradise I had always dreamed of (don't let the soft drugs laws fool you)
In my opinion:
Stay home.



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Personal recommendation:
Under 22 = wonderful1



FINAL COMMENTS

I wanted to be completely honest so take what I say with a grain of salt. This country doesn't really believe in lifelong learning so I'm sure people under a certain age would love it here. I'm just in my 30s and had expected something else. It doesn't make this a bad university per se but just not the kind of place you should go if you are mature. Maybe I have too much life experience and am too critical but this was a MAJOR disappointment.
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by Alicia, King's College - University of London, London, United Kingdom
Law, Erasmus
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No
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Go, have fun, meet lots of people and make the best of every opportunity that is presented to you as you will miss it a lot when you go back home. have



FINAL COMMENTS

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by Margaret, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
Law, European Community/EU, Erasmus
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Better understanding of the language
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
Very good for European Law - if you want to take this further there are good connections to the ECHR



FINAL COMMENTS

Well worth it.
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by b, China University of Mining & Technology Beijing, Beijing, China
Computer Science/IT, Independent
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I would like to learn Dutch. It would be rather a pity to I that after staying here for several years without speaking the language of this country.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
Well, though I did have some difficulte times here, I do enjoy my life here in this university, and in this city, through which I have learned a lot to sharpen my academical skills and shape my characters.



FINAL COMMENTS

:)
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by rui, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
Communication and Information Sciences, Independent
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no
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Give students more convenience, charge less from students. Because I know in Leuven, also a university town. Everything is quite cheap for students, like sports, housing etc.



FINAL COMMENTS

n/a
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by Najdovska, Univerzitet "Sv. Kiril i Metodij", Skopje, Macedonia
Language, Self organazing
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Nothing special
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The best for languages



FINAL COMMENTS

Be carreful with the wether
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by eeyhore77, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Language, Erasmus
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Nothing ,it was perfect the way it has been
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The university of Leiden is a very good University,especially the relationshiop with the teachers is much better than in my own University



FINAL COMMENTS

Go to visit the other countries as much as you can:London,Paris,Belgium etc....All places are so close!
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by kindle, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
Law, Erasmus
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more info on the courses
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
it is the best for law due to its reputation but prepare to balance the good with the bad



FINAL COMMENTS

it WILL be the best year of your life and afterwards nothing will be the same, you will be inspired.
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by matteo, LUISS, Rome, Italy
Law, International, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
i wish i had spoken some dutch
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
the law faculty and especially the international law department



FINAL COMMENTS

leiden is a beautiful city and the netherlands are a very interesting country. do not hesitate.
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by vesanro1, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Chemistry, Erasmus
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how much i was going to spend living there
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
very good uni, very nice place



FINAL COMMENTS

be aware of your bike!!! i had six bikes in half a year
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