FAQ Non degree Programmes - Exchange
Prior to Arrival
Is it a problem to arrive after the start of the semester?
Is it possible to follow a Bachelor programme in English at the Erasmus School of Law?
What are the living expenses in the Netherlands per month?
Accommodation
It has been some time that I have sent in my Accommodation Request Form (ARF) and I have not received notice about accommodation.
Visa
Do I enhance my chances of my visa being issued in time if I start the visa procedures both at the embassy and through the international office?
Can I pick up my visa in the Netherlands?
Courses
Do I have to register for courses prior to arrival?
Can I change courses after registering?
Is it allowed to follow courses at other faculties of EUR?
For how many courses do I have to register?
When a course is offered in the second semester, is it possible to follow it in the first semester and vice versa?
Will the course English Legal Terminology be stated on my certificate?
Examinations
Are all examinations written?
What happens if I get sick and can not take part in an examination?
If I fail one of the courses can I take a re-sit examination even though I will have returned home?
How can I transfer my credits to my home curriculum?
Prior to Arrival
Is it a problem to arrive after the start of the semester?
All students are required to attend the introductionweek. Only when special circumstances are involved, exceptions are made. Please inform the international office about the reason for your delay. Arriving late means catching up with lectures and notes will be your own responsibility. back to top
Is it possible to follow a Bachelor programme in English at the Erasmus School of Law?
No, this is not possible. Our Bachelor programme is taught in Dutch. back to top
What are the living expenses in the Netherlands per month?
A minimum amount of 900 Euro per month will provide you with enough money to maintain a reasonable standard of living. back to top
Accommodation
It has been some time that I have sent in my Accommodation Request Form (ARF) and I have not received notice about accommodation.
Because of the large number of students coming in, especially for the first semester, it usually takes some time for our housing officers to accommodate everyone. They will place students on a first-come, first-get basis. As soon as they have found you a room the housing desk will e-mail the letter of reservation to you. If our housing desk can not place you, we will inform you as soon as possible, so you can make your own arrangements. But until then, no news means our housing officers are busy assigning you a room. back to top
Visa
Do I enhance my chances of my visa being issued in time if I start visa procedures both at the embassy and through the international office?
We strongly advice you not do so. When two visa application procedures run simultaneously on behalf of the same person, both procedures will be cancelled for further investigation by the Immigration Services. Please do not apply for your visa yourself. back to top
Can I pick up my visa in the Netherlands?
No, this will not be possible. back to top
Courses
Do I have to register for courses prior to arrival?
No, you can do so during the semester by completing the exam registration form. back to top
Can I change courses after registering?
No, it's not possible to make changes after you have submitted the exam registration form, because we will already have informed central student administration about the number of students participating in exams. back to top
Is it allowed to follow courses at other faculties of EUR?
Yes, as long as the majority of your courses are law courses, and you have to take into consideration that other faculties will give precedence to their own studentgroup when the number of participants is limited. Also note that courses at other faculties at EUR may start earlier or later in the semester, please check the website of the respective faculty in advance. back to top
For how many courses do I have to register?
This depends on the requirements of your home university. In general students take between 3 - 5 courses (18 - 30 ECTS-credits) per semester. back to top
When a course is offered in the second semester is it somehow possible to follow it in the first semester and vice versa?
No, this is not possible. back to top
Will the course English Legal Terminology (optional) be mentioned on my certificate?
If you have passed the course, it will be mentioned on your final certificate, along with the other regular english courses. back to top
Examinations
Are all examinations written?
Most of the examinations are written exams, however some are oral. Sometimes evaluation includes class participation, a presentation or a paper assignment. back to top
What happens if I get sick and can not take part in an examination?
Our policy procedure requires a signed statement from a doctor/specialist confirming your ailment. back to top
If I fail one of the courses can I take a re-sit examination even though I will have returned home?
In this case you need to contact the staff of the international office. back to top
How can I transfer my credits to my home curriculum?
We will send your certificate to you at your home address. As soon as you receive it, you will have to submit it to your home coordinator. back to top
