THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

BETWEEN

VU UNIVERSITY AMSTERDAM

AND

CHINA UNIVERSITY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LAW

I.                   Number of Exchange Students

Two (2) exchange students for each semester.

II.                Selection of Participants

Participation in the Student Exchange Program (hereinafter refer to Program) is limited to those students:

a)      Undergraduate students in their third year or higher;

b)      Graduate students.

III.             Qualifications

1.      All candidates for the Student Exchange Program to VU University must be enrolled in their third bachelor year or higher of law studies at CUPL and will be in good academic standing, as reflected in approximately the top third of the class for all completed law school work.

2.      If taking courses with English language requirements, all candidates must have suitable levels of language ability for the study of such subjects at VU University.

All candidates should submit the following test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency to Faculty of International Law (TOEFL/IELTS scores are only valid for 2 years from the test date):

a)      The minimum scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) should be as follows:

1.                  550 for the paper-based test (with a minimum Test of Written English score of 4.0); or

2.                  213 for the computer-based test (with an essay rating of at least 4.0); or

3.                  79 for the internet-based test (with a minimum writing score of 19)

b)      The minimum overall score for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) should be 6.0 (no component lower than 5.5).

IV.              Application

The spring semester of VU University Faculty of Law in 2008 will begin in February, so the candidates who wish to participate in the Program must submit all the application documents to the Faculty of International Law, CUPL before 30 Nov, 2007.

            The fall semester of VU University Faculty of Law in 2008 will begin in September, so the candidates who wish to participate in the fall semester could submit all the application documents to the Faculty of International Law, CUPL before 20 April, 2008.

            Please note: The applicants could download the application form from the website. Once your application is complete please forward it along with official certified copies of your academic transcripts including translations as well as English language proficiency (certified copies of the original test) to us. Postgraduate students should submit the official academic records of previous law school and undergraduate education. Letters of recommendation by professors of the law school should be submitted meanwhile. Make sure you have included all required documents before sending your application to the Faculty of International Law, CUPL so that we can process the applications promptly.

V.                 Fees and Expenses

1.      No tuition fees will be charged by VU University Faculty of Law. The exchange students shall be personally responsible for covering the following costs and expenses at VU University:

a)      housing and meals;

b)      travel expenses between the two institutions;

c)      hospitalization and health insurance;

d)      books and program materials;

e)      equipment and consumables;

f)        passport and visa costs; and

g)      all other incidental expenses arising out of the exchange.

2.      Exchange Students will be required to provide evidence that they possess sufficient funds to cover the reasonable costs and other personal expenses during their stay at VU University Faculty of Law.

VI.              Contact Information

The contact details are as follows:

Admissions Officer: YAN, Yang

Email: law3yy@live.com

Tel: (+86)-010-58908195

Office: Room 220 in the Office Building on the campus of Graduate School

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