Program Details
Fall 2026 Academic Calendar (TBC)
Late August (TBA): Orientation
August 31-October 23: Period 1 classes & exams
October 26-December 10: Period 2 classes
December 11-18: Period 2 exams
Available Courses
Students in the exchange program can select from a variety of law school courses. (Fall 2025 courses will be posted as soon as they are available.)
Because new course offerings may not be publicized until the start of the term, it is possible that not all eligible courses are listed above. Participants in this program who wish to enroll in any course not listed above must contact the Office of Transnational Programs(This link opens in a new tab) by email to request approval. Participants should not expect to receive credit for courses that are not expressly approved by OTP. See the Study Abroad Policy document for details.
Information on Amsterdam’s grading scale is available here.
Housing & Facilities
The University of Amsterdam works with several companies that to provide flats for international students. However, rooms are very limited so admitted students are advised to apply early. Additional housing advice is available on their website.
The University of Amsterdam provides support for students with disabilities, details are available online, along with building accessibility information.
Students at the University of Amsterdam also have access to the University’s law library.
Estimated Budget
The budget below provides 2025 amounts. An updated budget for 2026 will be posted when available.
| Expense | Estimated Budget |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,788 |
| Health Insurance | $4,250 |
| Student Visa | $300 |
| Airfare | $1,000 |
| Rent | $5,600 |
| Books | $325 |
| Food | $2,000 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,000 |
| Local Travel | $300 |
| Abroad Insurance | $130 |
| TOTAL | $56,693 |
Amsterdam will also provide visa advice to admitted students.