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International Studies (BA)

Application procedure

Every student who wants to apply for a programme at Leiden University will need to start at Studielink, the national online registration system for students who want to follow a degree programme at a Dutch university. Afterwards, you can continue the online application process at Leiden University.

The application procedure consists of the parts: 

  • Part 1: Apply for International Studies in Studielink. 
  • Part 2 : Online application at Leiden University  
  • Part 3: Complete your registration 

All students applying for a bachelor’s programme at Leiden University will need to start their application at Studielink.  Studielink will be open for applications from 1 October. 

Apply in Studielink Automatically admissible?

Part 2: online application at Leiden University

If you are not automatically admitted, you must apply for admission via the Leiden University online application portal (uSis).

Submit your online application Pay the application fee (if applicable) Check other practical aspects Follow your application status Receive the decision of the Board of Admissions Confirm attendance

Part 3: Student registration

You’ve been admitted? Congratulations! Follow the steps below to register as a student of Leiden University:

  • Check in the online application portal (uSis) whether you need to submit any documents to meet your conditions of admission, if applicable. Instructions on how to do so will be provided in uSis.
  • Arrange tuition fee payment before the official start date of your study programme. You will receive instructions and information on payment methods by email.
  • International students should also go to our prepare your stay pages to find out about all the practical matter you should take care of before and upon arrival. For example arranging housing, applying for a visa/residence permit and taking out insurances.