Every semester, Leiden University reserves a number of rooms for international students via DUWO, a local housing agency. As there is limited availability, you are highly advised to request housing as early as possible!
The number of housing applications received has now exceeded the number of rooms available. You can therefore no longer request housing via Leiden University for fall 2024. Instead, please look for your own accommodation by following the tips and advice on the finding housing yourself page . Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Accommodation is intended for new short-stay international students who are joining Leiden University for an exchange or degree programme. The maximum rental contract duration is one year and extensions are not possible. As priority is given to short-stay students, we advise students staying for longer than one year to seek housing themselves via other routes. See our Finding Housing Yourself page for advice.
Housing via Leiden University is not intended for students' partners or family members. If your partner or family will accompany you to the Netherlands, we advise you to search for your own housing well in advance.
Accommodation is offered on a first-come first-served basis, according to the date we receive your housing fee. Be aware that:
W e will let you know if you requested housing on time and are eligible for accommodation t wo weeks after the housing deadline.
Students who request housing and pay the housing fee in time will be granted access to a housing reservation portal. Here you can find all the accommodation set aside by DUWO for Leiden University’s international students.
Once you have reserved your room, you will receive information from DUWO on further procedures and payments. For further details see:
On the DUWO terms and conditions page you can find information on matters such as tenancy regulations, cancellation policies and contract termination and extensions.
If you decide not to join Leiden University or you find your own place to stay, remember to cancel your housing request right away!
To cancel your housing request, send a message via the Housing contact form stating your name and student number.
Note: if you cancel your application for a study programme in uSis, your housing request will not automatically be cancelled.
On the DUWO-Leiden University website you can find an overview of all accommodation types and locations .
At most accommodation complexes for international students, Leiden University offers the Residence Life Programme. The goal of this programme is to help international students feel happy and at home in Leiden. Read more about the Residence Life Programme .
If you have a disability you may require additional facilities in your living environment. Finding suitable accommodation can be time-consuming, so please contact the Housing Office r for advice well before the housing application deadline. Also visit our webpages about studying with a disability or contact Fenestra Disability Centre .
Use the contact form for the quickest response. Make sure to select the appropriate category Contact form Or call the Student Affairs Front Office
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