Zulassung bei

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• Register via Studielink.
• After registering you will receive log-in details for VUnet.
• Upload the following application documents via VUnet (preferably PDF format):
  certified copy of academic degree or if not yet graduated: declaration from your home university with an expected graduation date
  certified transcript in English of grades obtained so far;
  curriculum vitae;
  letter of motivation, explaining your reasons for wishing to participate in the programme;
  proof of academic writing in English:

1. final paper or thesis for your academic degree (excerpt, maximum 3 pages);
2. if no thesis in English available: any other 3-5 page piece of academic writing as an alternative;
3. if no academic writing in English available: write 3-5 pages abstract of an academic paper, including bibliography, in English.
4. Please note we check application documents for plagiarism.

• 2 letters of recommendationfrom academic referees (if possible including the ranking position of the applicant); we prefer digital copies uploaded in VUnet, but referees may also mail their references directly to masters.law@vu.nl; 
• copy of passport and copy of residence permit (if applicable);
• optional: course descriptions of relevant courses completed;
• optional: literature list or bibliography of relevant books and articles used during your studies).
  The admission board may ask for additional documentation at a later stage if this is deemed necessary for reviewing your application.
• Send proof of English proficiency to masters.law@vu.nl. This may be sent at a later stage (see Language requirements for details).
• As soon as all required application documents have been received, your dossier is submitted to the Admission board. Please note that your dossier must be complete on the application deadline! Incomplete dossiers cannot be taken into consideration.
• The Admission Board decides monthly on applications.
• If you have been admitted: finalize your application. 

More information on the application process + documents.
You will receive practical information regarding the start of the programme during the summer.
A Skype interview is part of the application procedure.