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First Orientation

Getting started -
where to go and what to do first ?

  • First things to do after arrival
  • Leiden maps
  • Introduction and orientations
  • Student associations and activities
  • Support
  • Finances
  • Phones & internet
  • Adresses


First things to do after arrival 

There are a number of important things to take care of right after your arrival which are essential for finalising your enrolment, such as:

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Sign your housing contract (and pick upt the key to your room);
Town hall registration: statement of residency (all students);
Residence permit (if applicable); TBC test (if applicable);
Arrange health and liability insurance;
Pay outstanding tuition fees;
Open a bank account
Finalise enrolment (registration)
 

We will only address these issues here in a general way, as the exact way how to arrange these matters may vary from year to year.

Accepted students receive detailed pre-departure information valid at the time of their arrival, explaining the process from admission to enrolment in detail.


Leiden Maps

Plexus Student Centre 

Route to the International Office and Plexus Student Centre
Map of Leiden
Overview of Buildings with Map (pdf)
First Orientation of Leiden City

Introduction & Orientation

Induction Programme for International Students:

11-15 August- "EL CID" Orientation Week
18-27 August Acculturation Weeks
28-29 August: International Students Introduction Days

International Student Associations 

Student Associations & Activities

Student Associations for International Students
Forthcoming Events

Support

ISN mentors
Student Support Services

Finances

How to open a bank account
Part-time Jobs

Phones & Internet

Phones, Internet & Postal Services in NL
University ICT & Computers

Addresses

Useful addresses

       
 
   
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