Mobility within Europe
The original European Union student exchange programme Erasmus established in 1987. Students of Leiden University have gone abroad ever since, and students from other European universities followed non-degree programmes at Leiden University as well. Nowadays, it’s in the core of our activities to facilitate student and staff exchanges through Erasmus+.
Student mobility
Every year, Leiden University welcomes students from other European countries for study, internship or research mobilities. These students typically are enrolled as full-degree students at their home university. They come to the Netherlands for a short-term programme that is recognised towards their degree. The same goes for students that are enrolled at Leiden University who wish to go abroad as part of their study programme. The Erasmus+ Key Action 131 programme enables both incoming and outgoing student mobilities within Europe.
Staff mobility
Apart from student mobilities, short-term staff mobilities within Europe are supported by the Erasmus+ Key Action 131 programme as well. Both academic and non-academic staff from partner universities across Europe can either come to Leiden University to teach or to receive training. Conversely, staff from Leiden University can go abroad for teaching or training purposes.