Information for exchange students school of law
On this page you can find all the information about the courses offered in English for incoming exchange students of the Utrecht University School of Law.
For general information about an exchange programme at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance you can go to the webpages of the International Exchange Office.
The university and the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance's policies on education are based on active participation by students. The courses incorporate the following didactic elements:
- Each course has more than one assignment that is of a different nature than a regular exam i.e. an essay, presentation, exam, moot court, etc.)
- On average, each course has at least four class contact hours per week, with different formats e.g. lecture, tutorial, seminar, coaching class, etc.
- The majority of the work is done through self-study or in small study groups.
- Students are informed prior to the course of what is expected from them in order to prepare for classes and how to successfully conclude the course. This is usually done through Blackboard the electronic learning environment at Utrecht University.
- Class attendance is mandatory. This includes being prepared and a participative attitude.
Students whose participation is inadequate in terms of either quality or quantity may lose the possibility to do an additional or substitute test, or may even be excluded by the course coordinator from further participation in the course or part of the course. The requirements of attendance and the consequences of not fulfilling them will be published in Blackboard for each course.
In case of force majeur situations that prevent class attendance please contact the Study Advisor as soon as possible.
The academic year at Utrecht University consists of two semesters of two teaching periods each. A full academic year therefore consists of four teaching periods
Please note that all examinations for bachelor's law courses are scheduled before 1 February (end of semester 1) or before 1 July (end of semester 2). Retakes are scheduled in February or March and in July.
Academic calendar 2022-2023 Bachelor's programme
Academic calendar 2022-2023 Master's programmes
Available courses:
Course overview Bachelor semester 1 (2023-2024)
Course overview Master semester 1 (2023-2024)
Course overview Bachelor semester 2 (2023-2024)
No master courses are offered in semester 2.
(Incoming exchange students may apply for master's courses if they have finished three years of law studies and meet the additional language requirements. For more information see below)
Please note: the course overviews of semester 2 2023-2024 (period 3 and 4) are subject to change. Changes can still take place and courses may be cancelled.
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Course registration (see more further down on this page)
The course registration form will be send to the incoming exchange students by email in May (semester 1) and October (semester 2). In this email students will find all information and details about the registration.
Master's courses
Incoming exchange students may apply for master's courses if they have finished three years of law studies and meet the additional language requirements. Language requirements may also be applicable for exchange students doing bachelor courses. Please check the online Course catalogue for the required basic knowledge of master’s courses. The places available for exchange students in master’s courses are limited and priority will be given to the students of our master’s programmes.
You can find the course descriptions in the Course catalogue of the Utrecht University.
Timeslots
At the Utrecht University courses are scheduled in timeslots. Timeslots divide the week in different parts to prevent a clash in course times. When you register yourself for courses, please choose courses in different timeslots in order to prevent overlap in your schedule.
The week is divided into the following timeslots:
| Mo | Tue | Wen | Thu | Fri | |
| 09.00-10.45 | A | B | A | C | D |
| 11.00-12.45 | A | B | A | C | D |
| 13.15-15.00 | C | C | D | B | D |
| 15.15-17.00 | C | C | D | B | D |
| 17.15-19.00 | C | A | D | B | (D) |
| 19.15-22.00 | E | E | E | E |
Prevent overlap
Please make sure you choose courses in different timeslots in order to prevent overlap in your schedule. The timeslot of a course is included in the course description
Explanation of course levels
1 = INTRODUCTORY: Students learn basic facts, terminology and skills. This particularly concerns the conveyance of knowledge, skills and insight at an introductory level. In general, it is not necessary to meet specific prerequisites in order to be admitted to classes at this level.
2 = ELABORATIVE Students are confronted with facts and theories, without necessarily integrating them. Admission to these classes may require certain prerequisites.
3 = COMPLEX Students are confronted with various theories and models and related tests. They develop specialized skills at very advanced level. The student´s scientific contributions are crucial for the progress of the course. Most of these courses have specific entrance requirements, which often include having completed the first year of study in the relevant field.
Courses at other faculties, departments or institutes
In case you would like to choose courses from other schools or faculties, you will have to put them on the course registration form as well. The deadline is included on the registration form. Please note: at least 50% of your courses should be courses offered by the School of Law.
Utrecht School of Economics
Utrecht School of Governance
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Other School or Faculty
Exchange students from other faculties can register for law courses if places are still available. Check these pages for the course descriptions and the deadlines. Registration is possible for a maximum of one law course per semester. Students can only register for level 1 courses unless they can show proof that they have studied law for at least one year at university level. Exchange students from other faculties should register with their respective contact person at Utrecht University. The coordinator at home and at the Utrecht University School of Law must approve the course programme.
Students must discuss the acceptance of courses with their home university before registering for them. In the event the course content is not clear from the descriptions available, they can contact the course coordinator in Utrecht before registration. The contact details are provided with the course descriptions in the course catalogue.
- Exchange students for the School of Law will receive information about the course registration procedure by email in May (for semester 1) or in October (for semester 2). Note: Master’s courses are only available in semester 1 to regular exchange students. There are no regular Master’s courses available in period 3 and 4 (semester 2).
- Students will have to complete and submit the online course registration form before the deadline as mentioned in the email. If a student cannot register for their first choice, the student will be registered for the alternative choice if available. Please note that late registrations will only be considered for courses that have places available.
- Students can register for a maximum of 2 courses per period and must provide one alternative course choice per period.
- Course changes will not be accepted after the deadline unless the programme at Utrecht University changes after that date.
- Students may register for courses from other faculties or institutes. A selection of possible choices is available on this page under ‘Available courses'. These courses count towards the maximum of 2 courses per period and should be filled out on the course registration form. Course registration is also subject to approval by the department/faculty concerned.
The standard workload for an exchange student is two courses of 7.5 EC per period. This means a workload of 15 EC per period; 30 EC per semester; and 60 EC for a complete academic year. Students who need to take more courses in a single period should motivate so on their course registration form. The coordinator at home must approve this motivation.(Without such a motivation a third course will not be approved in Utrecht. An example of an acceptable motivation is if the academic calendar at home conflicts with the academic calendar in Utrecht; resulting in a required early return home.
Course registration form
The course registration form will be send to the incoming exchange students by email in May (semester 1) and October (semester 2). In this email students will find all information and details about the registration.
Personal course schedule prospective exchange students
After course registration prospective students can check this course registration in Osiris by the end of June (for semester 1) or end of November (semester 2). They will receive their personal course schedule, including course locations, in MyTimetable prior to the orientation to the Utrecht University School of Law. We expect your schedule to be available late August (semester 1) or late January (semester 2). Please note that it may take longer to progress courses from other schools/faculties.
Contact
For questions or assistance, please contact the student advisor at studentdesk.law@uu.nl.
The courses in the programme offered to foreign students are conducted in English. The reading materials are also in English. Therefore proficiency in the English language is expected and required. The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance does not offer English language courses to foreign students. If a student needs extra language training, we advise them to prepare in their home country. More information about Language requirements can be found here.
In the course catalogue, you can find a list of course materials for each course.
Readers
You can order your reader at readerportal Canon. Please order your readers on time, as you need them to prepare for your first classes. However, please be aware that readers can change each period, so do not order a reader in advance if you do not take classes in that period.
Books
You can order your books at the JSVU Boekservice, or elsewhere if you prefer. Perks of ordering at the JSVU include a discounted price when you are a member of JSVU. Order and pickup times at the JSVU can be found on the website. For more information and opening hours see www.jsvu.nl. For questions you can mail to: bestuur@jsvu.nl .
NB: Students are expected to purchase course materials such as books and readers since in order to actively participate in class, knowledge of the course materials is required. While a student who does not have these materials will not be excluded from the course, the course coordinator can exclude students from a course if participation is not sufficient (see Academic policies and procedures).
Every student has a Solis-mail address. This address has been sent to your private email address (during your registration). Please note that after you receive the email about your new UU email address, it may take up to one working day before you can log in.
Here's how to log in:
go to https://outlook.office.com;
use your university e-mail address (for example j.doe@students.uu.nl), your Solis-password, and (if needed) 2FA to log on;
- for manuals (for example how to set up mail on your smartphone), visit the manuals website.
MyUU app
In the MyUU app for students you will find your grades from Osiris, your student card, your library card and your personal timetable. Download the app from Apple app store or Android's Google Play store. Once installed you log in with your Solis-id and password.
MyUU portal
The MyUU portal on the student website offers:
- your timetable from MyTimetable;
- your results from OSIRIS;
- your study progress from OSIRIS;
- links to frequently used university systems and websites;
- a direct link to the homepage of your study programme.
The portal is accesible via this link or by clicking Log in in the top right corner of this website.
Osiris
Use OSIRIS to register for courses, see your marks and enter a change of address.
Blackboard
The University has a digital learning environment called Blackboard. You can log in using your Solis-id and Solis password. Please note! Did you recently receive your Solis-id? It may take up to 24 hours until your account is activated in Blackboard. Please try again later.
Video Platform
Missed a lecture? Didn't pay enough attention? Visit the UU video platform (previously called Lecturenet). Here you can find a growing collection of recorded lectures.
MyTimetable
MyTimetable is the timetable website of Utrecht University. More information on the MyTimetable page.
Solis-id
Your Solis-id is your username for most university services. You also use it to log on to university computers and the Utrecht University WiFi network. It is the same as the 7-digit student number you have received after your enrolment application in Studielink. You can find this in your messages in Studielink.
Password
As a new student, you will receive your Solis-id via e-mail. In that same e-mail, you will find a link to the password portal where you are able to create your password.
- Forgot, change or create your password: Use the password portal
- Read the tips for a strong password and password management tools
More information
More information can be found on the Solis-id page.
For information about printing, photocopying and scanning visit the print information page.
Wi-Fi
At the university, you can make use of the Wi-Fi network called 'Utrecht University'. Connect by using your credentials;
- username: your UU email address (e.g. j.a.smith@students.uu.nl). Does this not work? Try studentnumber@soliscom.uu.nl instead;
- password: your Solis password.
Looking for instructions about how to configure Wi-Fi on your device? Visit the manuals webpage.
Please note that older devices (OS) may not connect to wifi due to safety reasons.
Working online
- Access your personal files on your U drive from another location (off-campus): see the page about your personal storage for instructions.
- Use Microsoft Teams (Office 365) to collaborate (chat, meetings, share files).
- Use the software for your studies (using whatever device you want) with SolisWorkspace.
U Drive
The U drive is your personal network storage where you have 1 GB available for your files. You can access your U drive via one of the university computers or via MyWorkplace. See the manuals website for how to access MyWorkplace. In this way you always have access to your files.
OneDrive
All employees and students can use OneDrive (Office 365) free of charge. You have 1 TB of storage.
SurfFileSender
Using SURFfilesender you can send files to anyone you wish, including people outside Utrecht University and organisations without a SURF licence. If someone wants to send you files, you, as a SURFfilesender user, can send them a 'voucher'.
SolisWorkspace
By using SolisWorkspace, you can access software that you need for your studies, such as SPSS, Mathematica, MatLab, NVivo or Stella. You can use the software using anytime, any place, using devices with Windows, Apple or any other operating system. For more information, visit the page SolisWorkspace.
SURFspot
You can also buy software and hardware with a discount on SURFspot.nl. (Click on "English" at the upper right corner on the website.) Log on using your Solis-id and password.
Other Software
Utrecht University also offers some applications and suites (such as Microsoft Office 365) which you may install locally (and free of charge) on your own laptop or computer.
Some faculties demand that you have your own laptop to study, others only advise to have one. The specifications for your laptop also vary from faculty. Ask your programme for the specific requirements. In general, it is recommended that your laptop is suitable for working with SolisWorkspace and that you can install Office 365.
The Faculty of Science, Social Sciences and Geosciences have their own page with information. Other faculties do not require any specific hardware - or will let you know themselves.
In case of demonstrable force majeure situations (i.e. illness) which prevent you from participating in examinations, you need to inform the University of your absence using the following web form:
If this was not possible and you did not fill in this form prior to missing the exam, you are required to report it as soon as possible after the force majeure situation arose to the Student Information Desk Law at Janskerkhof 3. You then also have to indicate why you were unable to deregister for the exam beforehand.
If you cannot access the form due to a technical error, please send an email to studiepunt.rechten@uu.nl
Evidence of force majeure must be shown if requested. If the force majeure is more than incidental, you cannot deregister from an exam at the Student Information Desk Law. In that case, please contact the study advisor.
Note that when you take a substitute exam after you missed your first exam, you no longer have the right to do a resit! There is only one opportunity for a resit or substitute exam per course.
For students who need to leave early, the Utrecht School of Law offers one bachelor's course in period 2 which finishes before the Christmas break: RGBOL0200 Legal Ethics (7.5 EC).
If you have any further questions regarding early exit: please contact the Study Advisor of the School of Law, Janskerkhof 3, tel. 030 2537009 (betweem 13.00 14.00 hrs.).
Education and Examination Regulations (EER/OER) 2023-2024
Previous years:
Education and Examination Regulations (EER/OER) 2022-2023
Education and Examination Regulations (EER/OER) 2021-2022
Education and Examination Regulations (EER/OER) 2020-2021
Board of Examiners Bachelor Regulations as of 1st September 2019
Who to Contact
You can contact the Student Information Desk for questions about programmes, courses, schedules, internships, exams, special facilities, approval for electives courses outside the Law programmes, exemptions, information about studying abroad and application for your diploma. Though them, you can also make appointments with the study advisor and internship coordinator.
- Opening hours at Janskerkhof 3: Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Telephone hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
(Tel. +31 30 253 7004). - E-mail: studiepunt.rechten@uu.nl
- Closed on Friday.
The study advisors are there to respond to your questions about your study programme and provide support or advice during your studies. You should especially consult the student advisor if you are having problems that are affecting progress in your studies, such as personal issues or illness.
Most short questions can be asked during the study advisors' phone and walk-in consultation hours. You can also make a private appointment with a study advisor by visiting or calling the Student Information Desk. If you are unable to call or come to our location, please inform us about your availability via email so we can send you a meeting invitation via Teams.
Contact
Where: Janskerkhof 2-3, 3512 BK Utrecht
Tel. +31 30 253 7009
E-mail studieadviseur.rechten@uu.nl
Walk-in consultation hours: Monday to Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Student Information Desk.
Phone consultation hours: Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Walk-in hours
You can find us at the Student Services Desk of the Law department at Janskerkhof 2-3 every Monday from 3.00 to 4.30 p.m.
Telephone
You will be able to reach us by phone on Monday and Thursday from 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m. +31 (0)30 253 7289.
You can reach us at ieo.leg@uu.nl for questions or the signing of documents. Please mention your UU student number and field of study in your email.
Support officers
Floris Bouwman
Lynouk Wegman
Exchange Coordinators
Europe: Tessa Brassé
non-Europe: Paula Banning
For questions or appointments, please contact the exchange coordinators at ieo.leg@uu.nl.
Team leader
Paula Banning
Postal adress
International Exchange Office - Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance
Janskerkhof 3
3512 BK Utrecht
The Netherlands