In collaboration with the UAF (foundation for refugee students), we can help you to remove obstacles to study success and bring you into contact with fellow students, buddies and university staff.

Need assistance with your university application? We can help you with, for example, drawing up your CV and the evaluation of your diplomas.

Want to improve your language skills? We can lend a hand.

Questions? Get in touch with us.

Our partners

• UAF, foundation for refugees
• Het Taalschakeltraject Leiden-Den Haag (TST) is for status holders who, from January 1st, 2022, have been socially integrating in the Netherlands. During the TST, you prepare for a higher education programme on the HBO or university.
• Academic Language Centre.
• Leiden University Diversity and Inclusion Office
• Popcorner at the Faculty of Social Science and Campus The Hague - helping you find the way within your faculty and study programme.
• Leiden University IncLUsion programme.
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (in Dutch) advice point for status holders.

• Are you the first person in your family to go to university? It will certainly be fun and exciting but might also feel like a step into the unknown.
• Via the Start je toekomst programme (in Dutch) you can receive all the information you need to help you feel at home and be successful in your new environment.
• International students might sometime also need a little help in finding their way. If that applies to you, drop by or get in touch.

Together with our education partners, we can help you to remove any obstacles to study success and bring you into contact with fellow students and staff members.

Need help with study planning or study choices? We can put you in touch with the right people.

Want to improve your language skills? We can lend a hand.

Questions? Get in touch with us.

Our partner

SU Connect (in Dutch) - increasing study success for students from Suriname

Registration: More information via the UAF invitation email sent earlier or your UAF programme supervisor
On Thursday 30 October, the UAF (Refugee Students Foundation) is organising a MEET-UP at Leiden University (Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN Leiden) from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
It will be a day to get to know each other, attend interesting workshops and finish off with drinks and snacks

Start: classes start when there are at least 15 participants
Date/time: To be agreed upon
When: November/December/January and/or 2^nd semester
Where: Leiden

Do you want to learn the basics of conversational and written Dutch, while getting acquainted with Dutch culture? Join our Daily Dutch classes! 

In these courses you will get familiar with the Dutch Language. Whether you want to chat with locals, impress your friends, or start navigating your way through the Netherlands, we’ve got you covered.

This free course offers 10-12 classes. To participate in this course, you only need to buy the textbook (costs around EUR 60,00). We will be engaging in a fun and interactive way to learn Dutch!

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Date Thursday: 27 november 2025
Time: 16:00 – 21:00 uur
Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25 Leiden
Meeting Point and ESN Leiden would like to invite you to join us for a movie night filled with fun, delicious food, and a great documentary. Afterward, we'll discuss the themes explored in the film. Everyone is welcome! Simply register using the registration form.

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Date: Thursday 18 December 2025
Time: 15:00 – 21:00 uur
Location Plexus Stucent Centre, Kaiserstraat 25 Leiden

Meeting Point Leiden University, in collaboration with IncLUsion Leiden, is organizing the annual potluck Winter Dinner. This event will take place on Thursday 18 December from 17.00 to 21.00 at Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN Leiden. 

Prior to the Winter Dinner, Meeting Point is organizing a Workshop. The workshop will take place from 15:00 – 17:00 at Plexus Student Centre, Kaiserstraat 25, 2311 GN Leiden.

Both activities are free, registration is required.

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