Study Abroad

Founded in 1575, Leiden University is the Netherlands’ oldest and one of its most outstanding universities, known internationally for its academic distinction as well as its history and location. About 15,000 students attend Leiden University, including roughly 1,500 international students. Leiden offers a variety of classes taught in English at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Location: Leiden, with 117,000 inhabitants, is situated in the western part of the Netherlands near Amsterdam and the sea. The city center is filled with boat-lined canals bordered by red brick roads. Walking and cycling are the best modes of transportation within the town. Bus and train transportation throughout the Netherlands is easily available. The Hague is just 10 minutes away by train.
Areas of Study: Choose from courses in the arts (humanities in U.S. terminology), archaeology, law, social sciences, philosophy, mathematics, medicine, theology and natural sciences. Intensive Dutch language courses are offered at all levels.
Activities: Activities range from dinner dances, film festivals, theater and cabaret to climbing and gliding. More than 30 different sports and clubs are offered at the university. They include football, hockey, rugby, basketball, tennis and fencing. You can also sail, row, canoe and windsurf on the Dutch lakes and the North Sea.
Accommodations: Applications for housing are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, making early application essential. The university has numerous rooms available in both student residences and private houses throughout Leiden.
Academic Calendar: Fall semester: September–December
Spring semester: January–June
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
Language of Instruction: English
Web site: http://www.leiden.edu/studyabroadinLeiden
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University of Maastricht: Center for European Studies

The Center for European Studies specializes in international studies for non-European students. Classes have a special emphasis on the European Union and the ongoing process of European integration. The University of Maastricht is known for high academic standards and is considered one of the most international universities in the European Union.

Location: Founded in approximately 50 B.C., Maastricht is the oldest and certainly one of the most attractive cities in the Netherlands. The city is saturated with historic buildings, providing a mix of both rural charm and cosmopolitan flair. Located on the river Maas, Maastricht is filled with art galleries, jazz cafes, antique shops, Gothic churches and restaurants. Belgium and Germany are literally a bike ride away from the city center.
Areas of Study: Offerings in English include courses in economics and business administration, history and art, international relations, law, literature, political science, psychology and sociology.
Activities: The Erasmus Student Network (ESN-Maastricht), a student organization dedicated to easing the visiting student’s transition into the Dutch way of life, organizes sightseeing trips, parties and pub tours. It also assists with practical matters. For more information on student life, visit www.esn-maastricht.nl
Accommodations: Visiting students reside with other CES and European exchange students in a self-catered international student dormitory located in Maastricht. All rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, sink, closet and shelf space. DU students may choose one of the double room options.
Academic Calendar: Fall semester: August – December
Spring semester: January - June
Spring quarter: March - June
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
Language of Instruction: English
Web site: http://www.ces.unimaas.nl
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At a Glance

Cherrington Scholars Eligible

Graphic artist M.C. Escher, whose works are often admired by mathematicians as visual representations of mathematical principles, had no formal mathematics training after secondary school.
The Amsterdam coat of arms is anchored by a vertical display of three St Andrew's crosses, possibly symbolizing the three dangers that have faced the city: flood, fire and pestilence.
The Hague is host to several United Nations institutions, including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
Founded in the early 1600s, the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam is one of the world’s oldest botanical gardens.
Scientist Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723) is celebrated for his contributions to the refinement of the microscope and the establishment of cell biology.
Cees Nooteboom, one of Holland's most frequently translated writers, has been compared to Aldous Huxley, Milan Kundera, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Umberto Eco.