# Required documents

**Source**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/admission-and-application/exchange/required-documents
**Parent**: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/admission-and-application/bachelors/admission-requirements

You will be asked to upload the following documents in your online application:

- **Copy of your valid passport or EU ID card**\
  Showing your personal details and photo.\
- **Copy of your EU residence permit** \
  Only if you have one.\
- **Copy of your official university transcript(s) showing all grades obtained to date:**
  - In the original language and accompanied by official translations if not in English, Dutch, German or French.
  - Unofficial transcripts are not accepted.
  - Masters students: submit both your bachelor’s and master's transcripts.\
- **List of courses in progress**\
  If your transcript does not show courses in progress, submit a separate list.\
- **Letter of motivation**\
  A personal statement explaining why you have chosen Leiden University and what you would like to accomplish here. 700 words max.\
- **Proof of English** **proficiency**(if applicable)\
  Check under [Admission requirements](https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/admission-and-application/exchange/admission-requirements) whether you need to submit an English test result or statement, and the types of test accepted.\
- **Independent fee-paying or traineeship/research project applicants only:** \
  Proof that you are registered and actively studying at a university. For example, a current student registration card or official statement from your university.\
- **Upon request only: letter of recommendation**\
  These are generally not required. However, in some cases, a faculty may ask you to submit a letter of recommendation after applying for one of their courses. If a letter is requested it must describe your skills, qualities and competencies; be written by an academic member of staff; be written on letterhead paper, signed and bearing the full contact details of the referee (for verification purposes).

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