We understand that you may have concerns about how the corona pandemic will affect future studies. Our starting point is that in the academic year 2021-2022 we will be able to offer all teaching activities on campus without restrictions. We are eager to return to the campus, to face-to-face teaching and meeting up with each other. All degree seeking students (including international ones) are therefore expected to come to Amsterdam by the start of the academic year 2021-2022.

Assuming we can teach on campus, we do not offer the option of following our education via distance learning. It goes without saying that we are dependent on the developments regarding the coronavirus and what the policies and rules of the Dutch government will be. If the situation calls for it, we should return to a scenario of (partially) online education. As soon as more information is available, we will post it on our website.

Exception

The above applies to the track International and Transnational Criminal Law in the Master's programme International Criminal Law. This is a full year at UvA.

Please note: for the Master's track International Criminal Law – Joint Programme, which we organize together with Columbia Law School, specific solutions will be sought, should there be restrictions on travel to Amsterdam and/or New York which affect the exchange. Keep an eye on this page.

Make sure to complete your enrolment before 1 February. After you have been admitted to the degree programme of your choice, you will be asked to pay your tuition fees. In order to be enrolled in your programme you must meet all the requirements for each step in the application process. 

Application and Enrolment

Once you have been conditionally admitted we will forward your personal information to the UvA Student Services department. Moving to a different country or city may sometimes be confusing. 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.

UvA Start appointment

You can view the provisional timetables of your study programme via mytimetable.uva.nl. Please note: these can still be adjusted until the course registration starts. If you have any questions, please contact the Education Desk.

Registration for the thesis course

The thesis course is offered twice each academic year. Students may decide for themselves for which course they wish to register. The exact timeframe will be posted on Canvas.

Did you start your Master's in September?

• The Canvas page opens 1 September;
• You can register for the course from the start of the Semester 1 registration period (July) until 30 November;
• Registration for  the topic of your choice and your supervisor can be done no later than the first week of December via Canvas;
• You will have to submit your final version in July.

Did you start your Master's in February?

• The Canvas page opens 1 February;
• You can register for the course from the start of the Semester 2 registration period (December) until 30 April;
• Registration for  the topic of your choice and your supervisor can be done no later than the first week of May via Canvas;
• You will have to submit your final version in December.

You will find more information on the Master's Thesis on this webpage.

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

Have a question about enrolment or what it’s like to live in Amsterdam? Chat with our current law students on Instagram.

Meet our students on Instagram

Do you want to be kept informed about latest news and events that are taking place at our dynamic university? Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.