Dutch Studies

Description

During your studies you will not only learn Dutch, but you also study the language to gain insight into its structure and development.

In the Netherlands, Leiden is the only place where international students can follow a full academic programme in Dutch Studies. And, of course, the best place to learn about Dutch language and culture is in the Netherlands itse

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 1906 Year (EEA)
• EUR 11100 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Programme internationalization:

• The percentage of foreign students: 0%
• The percentage of foreign teachers: 0%
• The percentage of students abroad: 0%
• The percentage of teachers abroad: 0%

This programme has a workload of 180 ECTS.

Specialities:

History:

Literature:

Linguistics:

Art History:

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

You will be admitted to the Bachelors programme in International Studies if you are in the possession of:

• a VWO diploma or equivalent with no further requirements of your subject cluster or
• a first-year or final diploma from a higher professional (HBO) institution or
• a first-year or final diploma from a university programme.
  Dutch applicants with a VWO diploma are automatically admitted to the BA programme. An equivalent of a VWO diploma can be a certificate that was obtained outside the Netherlands, an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an European Baccalaureate (EB). Please note that these are only examples. If your diploma is not on this list, it does not automatically mean that your diploma is not valid.

English proficiency requirements

It is essential that you start your studies in this programme with a good level of written and spoken English, as the programme is taught in English, and you will have to do all your studying and writing in English. It is therefore important when you apply, to include proof of your proficiency in English. You do not need to provide proof of your level of proficiency if you:

• have completed your education in Canada, the USA, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia;
• have obtained an International Baccalaureate;
• have successfully completed the Dutch VWO.

If the above does not apply to you, you will have to provide other proof of proficiency, using one of the tests below. You have to arrange the test yourself. Leiden University accepts three kinds of official tests:

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  Academic modules only. Minimum score of 6.5.
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  Minimum scores are 570 (paper-based) / 230 (computer-based) / 88-90 (internet based).
  Original test results should be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service. The TOEFL institution code for Leiden University is 0504. Institutional Toefl tests are not accepted;
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English/ Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (grade A-C) .

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Leiden University.

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands