Student Housing


Fall 2009 Webster Leiden has opened the NEW Living and Learning Center!

Leiden is a very historic town, famous for its canals, quaint alleyways and national museums. The city has a total population of 118,000 and life in Leiden is greatly influenced by the large number of students living and studying here. When walking through Leiden, its rich history still seems very much alive. This is where Rembrandt was born and developed his painting skills and where Clusius brought the first Dutch tulips into flower. Leiden has 12 museums, all worth a visit. The priceless and unique collections on show enjoy international fame.

living_learning_center.jpgWebster University’s new Living and Learning Center is located just 100 steps from our main building in the heart of the old city center.  The building was built in 1929 and is a sound example in both its exterior and interior design of the stylish and easy recognizable architecture of a 'Rijksmonument' (National Monument). The location has always been used for educational purposes.  It was initially used as a vocational school for young women and most recently housed a language school.  In keeping with this educational tradition, it is now home to Webster Leiden’s Living and Learning Center.

There are 50 private studio apartments available as well as teaching facilities, a private courtyard, a work out center equipped with changing area and showers, and several community rooms for convenience. The Center will offer on site resident assistance and the office of Student Services is located inside the main entrance.

We aim to provide clean, secure, and enjoyable student housing that all students can enjoy! Please feel free to contact Christine Benninger with any questions, comments, or remarks! 

Please download the attached Living and Learning Center package for more information.

Housing Application Procedure  

1. Download and submit the housing form and mail, fax or email it to our Admissions department:

Webster University
Admissions Department
Boommarkt 1
2311 EA Leiden
The Netherlands
FAX: +31(0)71 516 8001
Email: info@webster.nl

Student Housing Application Package (at the bottom of the page)

2. Pay the refundable* housing deposit of €500 plus €50 non refundable administrative fee. This can be paid in cash, with a US check, or via a bank transfer to Webster's bank account (56.62.73.373). If the money is transferred, please make sure that the student's name and the words "housing deposit" are clearly indicated. The following information is needed to transfer money from abroad:

Bank: ABN-AMRO Bank, Breestraat 81, Leiden
Account number: 56.62.73.373 in the name of Stichting Webster University
Swiftcode: ABNANL2A

* If the student decides not to live in Webster housing the deposit will be returned, provided he/she has notified us at least five weeks before the start of the term for which they requested housing. The deposit will be returned to students leaving Webster housing after the student moves out, provided the room is left in good condition.

Please note that we will not reserve housing without a deposit!

3. Four weeks before the beginning of the term, Webster allocates rooms to those students who have been accepted to Webster University, returned the application form and paid the deposit. The allocation is done in order of receipt of the housing deposit. The earlier the deposit is paid, the better a student's chances of getting their first choice in type of housing. The lease is for one term at a time. It is possible to stay on in Webster housing during the winter and summer break.

Academic Year 2010 - 2011: Resident Assistant Application

The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for the development and enhancement of the community and each individual resident under their care in the Leiden Living and Learning Center. The RA supplements and complements the process of formal education by enhancing the quality of life in the residential community.

For more information, please download the attached application form.
For applications, please complete the form and submit to Christine Benninger, our housing coordinator.

Finding Housing in Leiden On Your Own

This can be quite a challenge, especially if you are not living in the Netherlands. For more information on housing agencies in Leiden please read the following attachment:
Housing Agencies 2010
Keep in mind that they usually charge a finder's fee equivalent to one month's rent.

Suggested Places to Stay When Visiting 

Some suggested places to stay when visiting or if you arrive before your housing is available:

B & B Beschuit
Beschuitsteeg 10
2312 VJ Leiden
Tel +31(0)71-5123292
www.bedenbeschuit.nl

Hotel Nieuw Minerva
Boommarkt 23
2311 EA Leiden 
Tel +31(0)71-5126358
Fax +31(0)71-5142674
www.nieuwminerva.nl (in English)