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Apply now: Netherlands Asia Honours Summer School (deadline 10 January)

4 December 2023

  • Are you a second- or third year bachelor student at Leiden University?
  • Do you have an average grade of 7.5 or higher?
  • Do you like working in an international setting and are you fluent in English?
  • Are you ambitious, social, active, open-minded and pro-active?
  • Do you have affinity with Asia?

Then apply for Netherlands Asia Honours Summer School (5 EC) before January 10th!

Please note: Participation in the excursion abroad costs 1200 to 1300 euros. Payment in instalments in possible.

About the Netherlands Asia Honours Summer School

NAHSS yearly offers the chance to obtain knowledge about South-East Asia and China to 70 – 100 ambitious students. From the end of March until the end of September, students participate in a program involving the Asian academic world, business and culture.

Participants will learn more about this year’s theme: Navigating Change by completing a consultancy project for one of the NAHSS partners, visiting companies, attending lectures by Asia-experts, the take-off in The Netherlands and the trip to South-East Asia. The preparatory part in The Netherlands takes up five to seven hours a week. All activities of NAHSS are obligatory.

Information meetings

If you would like to get a clearer picture of NAHSS or have any questions, please be welcome at one of the information meetings. At Leiden University, two information meetings will be held, on top of two nation-wide meetings. 

  • The Hague: December 12th, 19:00, Wijnhaven 2.02
  • Leiden: December 14th, 20:00, KOG B0.17
  • 13 December - 19:00 (Drift 25, Utrecht)
  • 19 December - 19:00 (Online)

How can I apply?

If you meet the requirements listed above, you can apply via the NAHSS website. The application period runs until January 10th 2024.

Please note: Participation in the excursion abroad costs 1200 to 1300 euros. Payment in instalments in possible.

Will NAHSS be included on my diploma supplement?

At Leiden University, NAHSS is recognized as a Bachelor Honours Class. These are challenging extracurricular courses aimed to broaden your development. NAHSS counts for 5 EC.

  • If you are a student of the Honours College, NAHSS can be counted as part of your honours track. Additionally, this course will be listed on your diploma supplement.
  • If you are a regular bachelor student, you will receive a certificate for following a Bachelor Honours Class. Additionally, this course will be listed on your diploma supplement.

More information

More information can be found on the website of NAHSS and in the Prospectus of Universiteit Leiden.

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