The University of Amsterdam traces it's history back to the
Athenaeum Illustre, founded in Amsterdam in 1632 to educate students in Trade and Philosophy.
The Athenaeum remained a small institution until the nineteenth century, with no more than 250 students and eight teachers. In 1877 the Athenaeum Illustre became the University of Amsterdam and was permitted to confer the highest educational degrees.
As a part of the University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Law School is located in the very center of the Dutch capital. It is one of the largest faculties in the Netherlands, and it offers students a wide variety of courses with both a global and a European focus. The Law School is known for its interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with other law schools in the Netherlands and incorporating such fields as economics, psychology, sociology and even health care with the study of law.
Georgetown students selected to study at Amsterdam Law School have the opportunity to enroll in classes in one of the English language LLM programs that the school offers. Up to four students will be selected to attend Amsterdam Law school in fall 2012.
FALL 2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| September 2 | Orientation |
| September 5 | Classes Begin - First Study Period |
| October 21 | Classes End - First Study Period |
| October 24-28 | Exam Period |
| October 31 | Classes Begin - Second Study Period |
| December 16 | Classes End - Second Study Period |
| December 19-23 | Exam Period* |
* Although the exam period extends into January, special accommodations are made to give early exams for American students who must return to begin the spring semester U.S.
AVAILABLE COURSES/ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Participating Georgetown students may enroll in classes in one of Amsterdam Law School's English Language LLM programs. This includes programs in European Private Law, International Criminal Law, and International and European Law. Course offerings for fall 2012 will be made available in June. The current year's course offerings are available for review through Amsterdam's online course catalog.
Students may register for the equivalent of up to 14 Georgetown credits. Amsterdam uses the ECTS credit system; two ECTS credits equal one Georgetown credit.
HOUSING
The University of Amsterdam assists students with finding housing by putting students together with housing companies that cater to students. Click here for information on housing facilities and the application process.
APPLICATION TIME LINE
Application Deadline |
February 27, 2012 |
Deadline for OTP to notify applicants if their applications have been approved. |
March 7, 2012 |
Deadline for approved students to submit secondary application materials required by Amsterdam Law School. (Details will be provided to approved students via their online account.) |
March 26, 2012 |
Deadline for Amsterdam Law to notify approved students if they have been admitted to the program. |
April 20, 2012 |
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, click here and select "apply now" to create an account. If you have already created an account for another study abroad program, click here to login and start a new application.
ESTIMATED BUDGET
Note that the amounts charged by Georgetown Law (tuition, health insurance, and study abroad insurance) reflect 2011 rates. When 2012 amounts are made available, the estimated budget will be updated.
| Tuition | $23,433 |
| Health Insurance | $1,815 |
| Student Visa | $780 |
| Airfare | $1,300 |
| Rent | $3,120 |
| Books | $468 |
| Food | $2,340 |
| Local Transportation | $442 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,200 |
| Abroad Insurance | $140 |
| TOTAL | $ 35,038 |
