Leiden University Medical Center

The LUMC campus is a modern, interconnected complex designed for efficiency and collaboration.

• Interconnected Skyways & Tunnels: All core buildings Research, Education, and Hospital are linked, symbolizing the interrelationship between study and practice.
• LUMC Skillslab: One of the most advanced training centers in Europe, featuring simulation rooms for surgery, life support, and nursing skills.
• Walaeus Library: A specialized medical library with extensive digital databases, 24/7 access to e-journals, and ergonomic study zones.
• BSL-3 Research Facility: A high-security lab for studying dangerous pathogens like SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses.
• Anatomy Museum: Houses a world-class collection of anatomical models and historical specimens used for deep structural learning.
• Active Learning Classrooms: Large lecture halls are supplemented by small-group "working group" rooms for intensive case-based learning.
• Education Building (Building 3): Dedicated solely to students, featuring a grand atrium, computer labs, and student-led project spaces.
• BioScience Park Integration: LUMC is situated adjacent to the Leiden BioScience Park, one of the largest life-sciences clusters in Europe, providing students with unique networking opportunities with biotech firms.
• 3D Printing Lab: Utilized for surgical planning and creating patient-specific anatomical models for educational purposes.
• Wellness & Support Center: Includes dedicated areas for student psychologists, career advisors, and international student mentors.

The LUMC Teaching Hospital is a 900+ bed tertiary referral center for complex medical cases.

• Top Referral Center: Acts as a national center for rare diseases and complex surgeries (e.g., bone marrow transplants, fetal surgery).
• LUCID (Infectious Diseases): A dedicated center integrating all fundamental and clinical research related to pathogens.
• Advanced Imaging Center: Equipped with state-of-the-art MRI, PET-CT, and intraoperative imaging for precision medicine.
• Specialized Trauma Center: Level 1 Trauma Center serving the northern part of South Holland.

The following tuition fees apply for the academic year.

• The Vibe: Leiden is a historic, picturesque city that feels like an "open-air museum." It is safe, walkable, and entirely bike-friendly.
• Connectivity:
• Train: LUMC is a 2-minute walk from Leiden Central Station. Direct trains reach Schiphol Airport in 15 minutes and Amsterdam in 35 minutes.
• Biking: Most students commute via bike; the campus features massive underground bicycle parking.

• Accommodation: Leiden University does not have traditional dorms. Students rent through agencies like DUWO. For onwards, there is a priority system for short-stay students (under 1 year), so long-term medical students are encouraged to seek housing early.
• The M.F.L.S. (Study Association): The Medical Faculty of Leiden Students is incredibly active, organizing medical conferences (like LIMSC), social events, and book discounts.
• Dining: The "Kruispunt" and "Plein" cafes on campus offer healthy, subsidized meals and coffee stations.
• Culture: Leiden is a "compact student city" where 10% of the population are students. It features beautiful canals, 13 museums, and a vibrant nightlife.
• Sports: The University Sports Centre (USC) offers over 55 different sports ranging from rowing to yoga.

• LIMSC: LUMC hosts the Leiden International Medical Students Conference, the world’s largest biennial student-organized medical conference.
• Career Readiness: Graduates are eligible for the Dutch Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) permit, allowing them to work in the Netherlands for one year after graduation.