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University of Amsterdam

At the University of Amsterdam, explore global legal challenges in a city known for its progressive outlook and legal innovation

University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, is a modern university with a rich history and is one of the largest comprehensive universities in Europe. It is internationally recognized for its research and offers an inspiring academic environment.

Semester Dates

Fall semester runs from early September until January. Students can speak with their professor to write the exam in December before leaving the school.

Credits

30 ECTS credits (= 4 to 6, 5 or 10 credit courses)

The University of Amsterdam recommends that students from Canadian universities take 5 ECTS courses in the first semester (both first and second part) as the exams for these courses are in October and December, and/ or take 10 ECTS courses that require a paper or take home exam; this way students can complete 30 ECTS and return in time for the second semester at UofT.