6/3/2021 Application deadlines - Leiden University

Application deadlines
Application is split into two important steps, each with its own deadline:

1. Nomination / Pre-application deadline

Before you can apply, Leiden University must first receive:

A nomination from your home university: only for students from partner universities, or
Your pre-application form
(https://usis.leidenuniv.nl:8051/psc/S4PRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/SNS_MOBMAN.SNS_MM_STD_REG_FL.GBL?
&): only for independent fee-paying students and students applying for a traineeship, research project
or internship.  

The deadline for nominations or pre-applications is:

Fall semester (starting in September): 1 March

Spring semester (starting in February): 15 September
Other start dates: at least 5 months prior to your proposed start date.

2. Application deadline
Once your nomination or pre-application has been verified, you will receive instructions to submit your
online application. 

The deadline for online applications is:  

Fall semester (starting in September): 1 April

Spring semester (starting in February): 15 October
Other start dates: at least 4 months prior to your proposed start date.

Apply early!
You are highly advised to apply as early as possible. Courses have a limited capacity and places are
awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. If you apply at the last minute, it can be challenging to gain
admission to sufficient courses. You will also have less time to arrange important pre-departure
practicalities, such as housing.

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Late nominations and applications

If you are not able to apply on time due to the nomination process at your home university, ask your
coordinator to let us know as soon as possible. Be aware that late nominations/applications can only be
considered in exceptional cases and at the discretion of Leiden University.

Contact us with your questions

Do you have questions about your admission and application?
Please contact the Student Affairs Office.

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