LOCATION |
Leiden, the Netherlands Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (Leiden University was founded in 1575). |
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ACADEMICS |
Undergraduate students in any major may go on exchange to Leiden University. Exchange students may take beginning Dutch Language and Studies courses. Additionally, they may take courses taught in English in various academic areas. Courses numbered 300 or above are considered upper-level classes. |
COURSES IN ENGLISH |
Yes - Although the primary language of instruction at Leiden University is Dutch, some courses are taught in other languages, including English. Courses taught in English can be found in the following areas: Archaeology, Art History, Anthropoligy, Chinese Studies, Dutch Studies, English, History, Japanese Studies, Law, Linguistics & Literature, Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Religious Studies, and Science. |
DURATION |
Fall semester: September - January Spring semester: February - June Leiden University Academic Calendar UHM students may study abroad at Leiden University for one or two semesters. Note: In some cases, students may arrange to take their fall semester exams in December, in order to return to UHM for the spring semester. HOWEVER, students who are on financial aid may not go on exchange at Leiden University for just the fall semester -- the result will be that they become ineligible to receive financial aid for the following semester at UHM. |
HOUSING |
Leiden University can arrange housing for exchange students. Leiden University does not own any of its own housing facilities; it uses local housing coorporations to find housing for students close to campus. Upon acceptance to Leiden University, students must pay a housing deposit to reserve their housing. |
ESTIMATED COSTS |
MIX students register as full-time students at UH Manoa and pay regular UHM tuition. They do not pay overseas tuition. - Students who normally pay in-state UHM tuition continue to do while on MIX. View UHM tuition & fees online In addition to UHM tuition, MIX students are responsible for all of their living expenses, including health insurance, books/supplies, room & meals, personal expenses, airfare, local transportation, and any costs associated with obtaining a visa (if applicable). It is recommended that you research online to get an idea of how much these expenses will be. Since you are still a registered UHM student while on MIX, you continue to be eligible to receive financial aid and scholarships. If you submit a ‘MIX Student Budget for Financial Aid Purposes’ form, UHM financial aid will take into consideration your overseas living and travel expenses when awarding you your grants/loans. |
OTHER INFORMATION |
UHM students who are U.S. citizens do not need a visa to study in the Netherlands. However, they do need a Residence Permit in order to study abroad in the Netherlands for a semster or year. Once you accept your offer of admission from Leiden, you must send several required documents to the Leiden University Admissions Office, and they will apply for your Residence Permit for you. |
