The Meeting Point
Assistance for refugee students, first-generation students, and students from Suriname and the Caribbean region of The Netherlands.
The Meeting Point is a meeting place for students who could use a little extra help finding their way in the Netherlands or within the university.
- Want to improve your language skills?
- Could use some support from (higher-year) students?
- Or have questions about topics such as:
- Admission procedures
- Study choices
- Finances
- Applying for jobs
Drop by the Meeting Point or get in touch.
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Agenda Meeting Point
Thursday 30 October: UAF Meet-Up Region Southwest
Registration: More information via the UAF invitation email sent earlier or your UAF programme supervisor
On Thursday 30 October, the UAF (Refugee Students Foundation) is organising a MEET-UP at Leiden University (Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN Leiden) from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
It will be a day to get to know each other, attend interesting workshops and finish off with drinks and snacks
Daily Dutch Leiden
Start: classes start when there are at least 15 participants
Date/time: To be agreed upon
When: November/December/January and/or 2nd semester
Where: Leiden
Do you want to learn the basics of conversational and written Dutch, while getting acquainted with Dutch culture? Join our Daily Dutch classes!
In these courses you will get familiar with the Dutch Language. Whether you want to chat with locals, impress your friends, or start navigating your way through the Netherlands, we’ve got you covered.
This free course offers 10-12 classes. To participate in this course, you only need to buy the textbook (costs around EUR 60,00). We will be engaging in a fun and interactive way to learn Dutch!
Thursday 27 November: Activity Food & Film: Dare To Dream
Date Thursday: 27 november 2025
Time: 16:00 – 21:00 uur
Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25 Leiden
Meeting Point and ESN Leiden would like to invite you to join us for a movie night filled with fun, delicious food, and a great documentary. Afterward, we'll discuss the themes explored in the film. Everyone is welcome! Simply register using the registration form.
Thursday 18 December Workshop & Winter Dinner
Date: Thursday 18 December 2025
Time: 15:00 – 21:00 uur
Location Plexus Stucent Centre, Kaiserstraat 25 Leiden
Meeting Point Leiden University, in collaboration with IncLUsion Leiden, is organizing the annual potluck Winter Dinner. This event will take place on Thursday 18 December from 17.00 to 21.00 at Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN Leiden.
Prior to the Winter Dinner, Meeting Point is organizing a Workshop. The workshop will take place from 15:00 – 17:00 at Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN Leiden.
Both activities are free, registration is required.
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