The Netherlands, Rotterdam
http://www.frg.eur.nl/english
Apply early. Students are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
The Erasmus School of Law dates from 1963. It became an integral part of the university in 1973. One of the striking characteristics of the Erasmus School of Law is its interdisciplinary emphasis and its business and international orientation. The aim is to make students aware of the way in which the law functions within a socio-economic context. The University of Rotterdam is affliated with Vrije University in Amersterdam. p>
The Erasmus School of Law uses many different teaching methodologies such as lectures, seminars, essay/paper, coursework and (interim) examinations. By creating an interactive learning environment, especially during the seminars, students are required to actively participate in class discussions and use creative thinking. .
Student's who choose to study at Erasmus University, choose to experience the advantages of a global city. Student life is dynamic in this bustling port metropolis, with numerous cultural institutions, a wide range of cuisines from all corners of the globe, festivals, sports and other large-scale events in the fields of art, music, dance and theatre as well as an exciting nightlife. Every year, 25,000 Dutch students and 2,700 international students choose to study at our university in Rotterdam. Located only 55 minutes from Schiphol airport, major European cities such as Paris, Berlin, London and Brussels are only a few hours away from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
The Erasmus University Rotterdam is a well-established university known worldwide. It has continued the spirit of its original founders by building up a reputation for its business-like, progressive and practical orientation. Just as the port of Rotterdam has developed into a hub of international trade, the university too has placed its academic expertise and experience in an international context. The university offers education and research programmes in business administration and management, economics, law, medicine, philosophy, social sciences and history and arts. At present there are some 15,000 undergraduate and 1,500 postgraduate students at the university. A number of these students come from outside the Netherlands and are following either undergraduate or postgraduate courses in English at the Rotterdam School of Management and the School of Law, for instance. There are 3,300 members of staff at the university.
Stadswonen is a social housing corporation that provides attractive accommodation for international students, staff and guests of EUR. Most locations are situated in or nearby the centre of Rotterdam or the educational institutes. Note that mediation is strictly subject to the terms and conditions of Stadswonen. Accommodation will only be arranged for a period of (up to) one year. Please note that the Admissions Office cannot assist students in finding housing. International MBA Program students should consult the RSM Housing website, which is accessible via Blackboard.
Students must be a junior or senior CJ major. 3.0 GPA. Please see Gail Horn in the undergraduate CJ office.
$19,400 per semester for the 2009/2010 academic year. Includes tuition and round-trip airfare. Housing and meals are not included.
