St Andrews and Leiden
Erasmus Exchange Programme
The Schools of Art History, Classics, Divinity and History have an established Erasmus Exchange Programme with the University of Leiden, enabling St Andrews students to spend one semester studying in the Netherlands. In exchange, Leiden students are able to take modules at St Andrews.
Founded in 1575, Leiden is the oldest university in The Netherlands; like St Andrews, its premises are scattered throughout the city. Leiden has a population of roughly 120,000, 18,000 of whom are students; it is also exceptionally well connected to Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. For more information about Leiden see http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/studyinleiden/
Because the University of Leiden offers a number of modules each semester which are taught in English it is not necessary for St Andrews students to speak Dutch. However, students who are interested in applying should be open to learning some conversational Dutch, and the University does offer opportunities for students to take beginners’ classes.
For a full list of Undergraduate modules offered in English, please consult the University of Leiden web-pages: http://www.leidenuniv.nl/en/studyinleiden/sap/Â
For further information about the Erasmus Programme see
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studyabroad/outgoingstudents/Erasmus/
Who is Eligible
The scheme is open to Third Year Undergraduates and to Postgraduates who are completing research degrees. At St Andrews the Programme is coordinated by Dr Alistair Rider (School of Art History). Students who are interested in finding out more should contact him in the first instance
(ajr1@st-andrews.ac.uk).
How to Apply
If you are interested in studying in Leiden you should first consult the University of Leiden website, and identify the modules or research opportunities which would complement your studies.
You should also study the St Andrews Exchanges and Study Abroad web-pages, and read through the information provided for Outgoing Students: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studyabroad/outgoingstudents/
You should then email Dr Rider, and request an application form. You will also be asked to supply an academic reference.
Deadlines
The deadline for applications for the Autumn Semester is the Friday of Week 4 of the previous Spring Semester.
The deadline for applications for the Spring Semester is the Friday of Week 4 of the previous Autumn Semester.
You may be called for interview; these will take place within three weeks of the submission of your application.
Finance and Visas
St Andrews students who are studying at the University of Leiden pay no fees to Leiden.
For all further information regarding fees please see
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/studyabroad/outgoingstudents/Erasmus/#fees
or email studyabroad@st-andrews.ac.uk
Students from countries outside the European Union are not debarred from the exchange scheme but should consider any Visa implications which might arise from spending time away from St Andrews. For further advice please contact the University's International Adviser at sss@st-andrews.ac.uk.