Your costs as a student
As a student, you will need to take a number of costs into account. Find out here what you need to consider.
Tuition fee
On the tuition fee page you can find out how much you need to pay, as well as how and when to make payment.
Monthly living costs
In addition to tuition fees, you will also need to take your monthly living costs into consideration. These include, for example, study materials, groceries, insurance and rent.
In the table below you can find a rough estimate of monthly living costs for students in Leiden and The Hague. Of course, actual expenditure can vary greatly depending on your lifestyle and housing situation.
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Rent (including water, gas and electricity) |
€400 – €700 |
| Groceries | €173* |
| Clothing and shoes | €53* |
| Travel expenses Note: if you regularly commute between Leiden and The Hague, be prepared to pay more. |
€70 – €100 |
| Health insurance | €80 - €120 |
| Books and study materials (varies per programme) | €49* |
| Sport and social activities | €124* |
| Telephone | €19* |
| Total (excluding tuition fees) | €968 – €1338 |
* Based on figures provided by Nibud (Dutch Institute for Family Finance Information).
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Student residence permit holder?
Remember that you will be asked to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds for your living expenses each academic year. Find our more about your obligations as a student residence permit holder.
Student association membership
If you decide to join a student association, you will need to pay membership fees and contributions towards activities and parties. To check if you can afford this, take a look at this article on what it costs to be a member of an Amsterdam student association. The costs are similar in Leiden.