Summer school

You may choose to take a summer course as part of your elective component. If the summer course is offered by the GSLS, no approval from the Board of Examiners is needed. However, for all other summer courses, prior approval is mandatory. Please note that any fees for summer school courses are at your own expense.

Requirements for online courses


A summer school course must meet the following criteria:

  • The course is at Master’s level.

  • The course is offered by a renowned university (Dutch or international).

  • The course includes individual assessment.

  • If there is no individual assessment, you must find a UU/UMCU examiner to conduct the assessment (e.g., an oral exam).

  • In all cases, you must obtain approval from your programme coordinator.

How to Request Permission


Send an email to the Board of Examiners, including the following:

  • The summer school courses you wish to take.

  • The course description or a link to the website, including assessment details.

  • A link to the website explaining the credit system of the university.

  • If applicable: a statement from the UU/UMCU examiner confirming responsibility for the individual exam and specifying the exam format.

  • Written approval from your programme coordinator, ensuring there is no overlap with other courses in your Master’s programme.

Submit your request at least two months before the summer course starts. The Board of Examiners will respond within six weeks, informing you whether the course is approved and specifying the number of credits awarded.

Registration of course results


After completing the summer course, submit the certificate or official document from the university to the Board of Examiners. The Board will then register your course results in Osiris.

  • For summer courses at a foreign university, the Board of Examiners will convert the grade into a Pass/Fail result, while also recording the original grade and assessment scale in Osiris.