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.
Part 1: Apply for a programme in Studielink
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 StudielinkAutomatically 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.Submit your online application
If you cannot be admitted automatically, you will have to apply. In our online application portal (uSis) you can finalise your application by uploading the necessary documents and answering a few questions. The portal provides an overview of what you have to do to complete your application at Leiden University. Please follow the instructions carefully. We strongly recommend that you complete your application as early as possible, because the sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll receive a decision.
Note: If you are applying for the joint Bachelor’s programmes in Life, Science and Technology or Clinical Technology you should apply to Delft University of Technology.Pay the application fee (if applicable)
The application fee for degree programmes at Leiden University is €100. This fee is non-refundable and it entitles you to apply for up to three programmes/specialisations within the same academic year. The online registration system describes how you can pay this fee.
Can I be exempted from paying the application fee?
Do you have a Dutch pre-university diploma (VWO) or a propedeutical diploma (HBO or WO) from a Dutch institute of higher education? In that case you are exempted from the €100,- application fee. This also applies to students who have a pre-university diploma (VWO) or a propedeutical diploma (HBO or WO) from an institute of higher education in Aruba, Curaçao or St Maarten.
You can also be exempted if:
- You have a European Baccalaureate diploma from a Dutch department (NE Taal 1).
- You were previously registered as an exchange, SAP, degree or pre-master’s student at Leiden University.
- You are applying for the BSc in Molecular Science and Technology.
- You have refugee status in the Netherlands (residence permit for asylum).
- You have previously been admitted to a degree programme at Leiden University, but you decided to postpone your studies. This does not apply if you wish to apply for a different study programme or specialisation.
Exemptions cannot be granted on any other grounds. Check other practical aspectsFollow you application status
Upon receipt of your application fee (if applicable), the Admissions Office will check whether all the necessary documents have been uploaded and they will inform you by email whether your application is complete or if there are any omissions.
Your application will then be reviewed by the Admissions Office or the Board of Admissions of the faculty. They will then decide whether you meet the entry requirements of the degree programme of your choice.
Leiden University will make a decision within four to six weeks after the receipt of your application. In the meantime, you can check the status of your application online.Receive the decision by the Board of AdmissionsConfirm 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.