At the Amsterdam Law School, we find teaching on campus, with physical education and meeting each other, very important. Therefore, we offer all education on campus, without restrictions. This also applies to the introduction and to all examinations. Should the coronavirus flare up again, we will of course follow the guidelines of the Dutch government. In that case, we may have to offer the education and the introduction (partly) online.

Exchange students are nominated by their home universities. You are required to submit the online application form before either 15 October (Spring semester) or 1 May (Fall semester), depending on the semester chosen. Exchange students are exempted from paying tuition fee to the University of Amsterdam.

Once you have been admitted to the Exchange Programme in Law we will forward your personal information to the UvA Student Services department. Student Services will help you through the necessary procedures. This starts with the UvA registration process while you are still abroad. During this process, you will be helped with such procedures as your visa/residence permit (if applicable), signing up for the introduction programmes and making sure that we are completely prepared for your arrival in Amsterdam. After completion of your UvA registration, you will be invited for a Start appointment.

Introduction day

The introduction of your master's programme takes place on 1 or 2 September 2022.

During this introduction you will get acquainted with the programme: the coordinator(s) of the master's programme and you will meet your fellow law students. You will receive more information about what the coming academic year will look like. Additional information will follow by e-mail in December. Participation is highly recommended.

Get in Touch

For international (pre)Master's student at the UvA or a current first year international Bachelor’s student who has not been in the Netherlands yet to start their study on campus.

Join this introduction programme to become acquainted with the university, the city and your fellow students. The programme will also help you prepare for your studies and make the most of your time at the UvA.

Go to Get in Touch - Master's introduction website

Exchange students register mainly for Master’s courses. Please note that the courses Principles and Foundations of International Law and Principles and Foundations of EU Law are not open for exchange students. The registration periods for the Master's courses are as follows:

Exchange students studying at the Amsterdam Law School during the first semester may also register for the bachelor courses of the minor Law and Justice in the European Union. 

Please note: if you want to join an Amsterdam Law Clinic you need to apply before 20 June 2022.

The registration period for the Bachelor's courses are as follow:

*The bachelor course registration of the College of Law will follow a new procedure and will take place in a new application: GLASS. Exchange students will be registered for the bachelor courses by the administrative staff.

Important:
1. Please check the lecture times of the courses since there might be an overlap if you register for  courses from different LLM programmes.

2. Since exam dates might change after publication students are expected to be available during the whole exam period.

Please find all the detailed information on how to register for courses over here.

As a student enrolled in one of our programmes you are expected to acquire the study materials on your own. Both the Course Catalogue and Canvas list the recommended study materials for each course, and compulsory study materials are announced no later than two weeks before courses start. Please remember to order your study materials on time – once ordered, it can take up to five business days for readers to arrive.

Go to Course Catalogue

Go to Canvas

Moving to a new city and beginning a new study is an exciting experience. The University of Amsterdam has various services and support facilities to help you with the transition.

Through the link 'practical matters' you can find out how to arrange your visa or residence permit, your insurance, and a place to live.

Practical matters

If you are interested in learning the Dutch language you qualify for a course at reduced prices at the Institute for Dutch as a second language (INTT). There are possibilities to attend lessons at different levels during the day or in the evening. For more information please visit their website.

UvA Languages

If you have any questions about about studying at our Faculty and about courses in law in particular, feel free to contact the International Office.