Study programme introduction

Programme introduction (starting in February)

• Faculty of Law

  Masters's Law

  On the digital education platform Canvas, you will find the full programme of the course introduction and the link for the online course introduction. Don't have a VUnetID yet? If so, make sure you complete your course registration as soon as possible.
  
  We look forward to welcoming all incoming Master's students to the Faculty of Law on Thursday, January 29 (Dutch program) or Friday, January 30 (English program) during the Programme Introduction 2026.

  This introduction is the perfect opportunity to prepare for a successful start to your Master’s program. You will receive important information about VU’s academic resources, such as the University Library, Career Services, and study advisors. In addition to the general introduction, each Master’s program and specialization will host a dedicated meet-and-greet session. For more details, see Canvas.

  Attending the introduction is the best way to start your Master’s program off right. Don’t miss it!

  Note: In addition to this general programme introduction, introductory sessions are also organised for the various Master’s programmes and specialisations. The dates and locations are listed below. You can find the full overview with more information in our Canvas environment.

  General introduction for the English-taught Master’s programmes and specialisations

  For: English-language specialisations: European and International Law, International Migration and Refugee Law, International Technology Law 

  When: Friday 30 January (English)

  Time: 13.00 – 13.45 hrs.

  Location: Main Building, Room HG-14A20

  Programme: Presentation Academic advisors, Career Services and University Library. Complementary to the general introduction, the specialisations organize an introductory moment. For more information, see Canvas. Log in with your vunetid.

  Note: For information about the programme introduction for the Dutch-taught Master’s programmes and specialisations, click on NL in the top right corner of this page.

  Introductory sessions per specialisation

  After the introduction, each Master’s programme will host its own meet & greet. This is the perfect opportunity to meet your lecturers, fellow students, and learn more about your programme or specialisation.

  Programme/specialisation	Date (dd-mm-yyyy)	Time	Location
  Master of Law, specialization European and International Law	Friday 30/1/2026	15.00-16.30	HG-01A43
  Master of Law, specialization International Migration and Refugee Law	Friday 30/1/2026	14.30-15.30	HG-14A20
  Master of Law: specialization International Technology Law	Wednesday 4/2/2026	13.30-15.00	To be announced (check Canvas for updates)

• School of Business and Economics

  We’re looking forward to meeting all upcoming premaster students at School of Business and Economics (SBE) on Friday 30 January during the Premaster Introduction 2026!

  The Premaster Introduction is the best way to prepare for the start of your premaster's programme; you will receive essential information about the premaster’s programme and what it's like to study at VU University Amsterdam. You’ll meet the programme management and your fellow students, you can get help with registering for your courses and you get to know the university. Participating in the Premaster Introduction will ensure a good start to your academic journey, so don't miss it!

  When: Friday January 30, 2026

  Time: 12:45 – 17:15

  Location: VU Main Building (HG-KC07)

  More information: see Canvas (from December 16, log in with your VUnetID)

  Register via this form!