Study
Sorted by the deadline that closes first.
UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN7 days
| Application · spring term | 15 October 2026 | 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| Nomination · autumn term | 1 March 2027 | 144 days |
| Application · autumn term | 1 April 2027 | 175 days |
| Nomination · spring term | 15 September 2027 | 342 days |
exchange@sea.leidenuniv.nl+0031715278011University website ↗University page →
STICHTING HOGESCHOOL LEIDEN24 days
| Nomination · spring term | 1 November 2026 | 24 days |
|---|---|---|
| Application · spring term | 15 November 2026 | 38 days |
| Nomination · autumn term | 1 May 2027 | 205 days |
| Application · autumn term | 15 May 2027 | 219 days |
international.office@hsleiden.nl+31634580710University website ↗University page →
Average cost of living
What a month costs, where it goes and how it compares.
930€a month
EstimateUsually between 745 and 1,115 € a month.
Where the month goes
- Rent465 €
- Food265 €
- Transport45 €
- Leisure and other155 €
Netherlands average · 918 €
Compared with other destinations
More expensive than 90% of Erasmus destinations.
Where do these figures come from?
This is an estimate: it starts from Eurostat price indices (2024) for rent, food, transport and leisure in Netherlands, adjusted for city size and checked against Numbeo (2026-09) and the European Commission's Erasmus student survey. Think of a shared flat and cooking at home. It is not a market price and does not include flights or your home university fees.
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From Leiden
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Questions
How many universities in Leiden take Erasmus students?
2 universities in Leiden publish their Erasmus+ deadlines in the European Commission's database, and the first to close is UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN, on 15 October 2026. Which of them you can actually apply to depends on the bilateral agreements your home university has signed.
When is the Erasmus deadline in Leiden?
The earliest one in Leiden is application · spring term at UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN, on 15 October 2026. Every university has its own: the full list, sorted by what closes first, is on this page.
How much does it cost to live in Leiden as an Erasmus student?
We estimate about €930 a month in Leiden (typically between €745 and €1115): €465 for rent, €265 for food, €45 for transport and €155 for leisure. This is an estimate built on Eurostat price indices (2024) and cross-checked against Numbeo, not a market price, and it does not include flights or your home university's tuition.