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I really enjoyed staying in a smaller Dutch city. I loved the fact that you could bike everywhere, and it was not as crowded as Amsterdam. Leiden is very welcoming, and the people were friendly. My experience was life-changing, and I learned a lot about different challenges I could overcome and how strong I am as an individual.
– Danielle Snyder
St. John Fisher College

academic affiliate universities

Students have a very unique immersion opportunity, with the ability to enroll in up to two courses alongside Dutch and international students at local universities. Choose from Webster University or Leiden University. Coursework is available in the following areas:

Webster University
Leiden University
  • Accounting
  • Business management
  • Economics
  • History
  • International relations
  • Media communications
  • Political science
  • Psychology
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Art history
  • Asian studies
  • Dutch language and culture
  • English
  • History and art history
  • Japanese studies
  • Law/political science
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Public administration
  • Religious studies

Webster University

Webster University is an international American university with over 100 locations in 10 countries, with 22,000 students studying around the world. The university in Leiden is one of Webster’s four international campuses in Europe. Central College Abroad students can take up to two classes at Webster, taught by Dutch or international faculty. This university is a popular choice for students looking for course work in business and management, international relations and media communications, among others. Classes are taught in English.

Leiden University

Leiden University, the oldest university in the Netherlands founded in 1575, is internationally recognized as a top-ranked research school. The university offers a broad selection of course work in English and promotes cross-cultural integration as courses are taken alongside Dutch and other international students. Central College Abroad students can take up to two classes at Leiden University, and many choose from academic areas such as archaeology, political science, philosophy and psychology. Classes are taught in English.

Actual course offerings are not posted until just before the semester begins. Please see our course catalog for a complete list of course options.