If you choose to pursue your academic career at Leiden University, you will need to do some preparations in advance. We advise you to start looking for accommodation as soon as possible, for example.

Living in Leiden or the Hague

If you choose to pursue your academic career at Leiden University, we advise you to start looking for accommodation as soon as possible.

Finding accommodation can be challenging due to a housing shortage in the city centre of Leiden. Leiden University has a limited supply of rooms, flats and apartments in Leiden and The Hague available for PhD candidates who are looking for accommodation. These are furnished and unfurnished, and can be rented for the period of one month to a maximum of one year. More information can be found here.

For more information on accommodation, costs and intermediaries, see the International Staff Service Centre website.

Costs of living in the Netherlands

On average, a PhD Candidate will need at least € 1000 - € 1100 per month to cover the general cost of living in The Netherlands. This estimate does not include tuition fees and unforeseen costs, and should be used only as a general indication of the costs of living. How much money you actually need, will of course depend on your lifestyle and spending habits.

At Euraxess you can find more useful information for researchers coming to the Netherlands about living and working in The Netherlands.