Osgoode Semester Exchanges

Through our partnership agreements with universities across the globe, Osgoode offers its students the opportunity to spend a term or full-year abroad studying at one of many preeminent law faculties.

Student Experiences

Rosetta Ting - Waseda University, Japan - Fall 2010

People at Waseda were both polite and respectful, and I found that this type of courtesy and friendliness was culturally ingrained and generally displayed by everyone throughout Tokyo. I was thoroughly impressed by the renowned faculty, the support from both professors and the administration office, and the quality of the lectures. I was astounded by how much I learned about Japanese and international law. I was also highly appreciative of the Japanese language classes generously offered by the University. Outside the classroom, the exchange students also made great partners when it came to visiting local events, tasting new and delectable foods, and exploring landmark attractions such as the Tokyo Tower and Meiji Jingu (shrine).

Applying

Attend an Information Session
Students wishing to apply for an exchange program should attend an information session held jointly by Osgoode International and York International. Information sessions offer an overview of the exchange process from application and acceptance to pre-departure training. If you have questions regarding the exchanges, please contact Karen Willoughby, Academic and International Exchange Coordinator.
Complete the Online Application Form
Students will be notified by email when the form is made available on MyOsgoode.
Deadlines
Applications for an Osgoode Exchange are typically due in mid-January (online form and required supporting documentation). Supporting documentation should be delivered to the Programs & Records Office in the Osgoode Student Services Office.
Documentation Checklist
Ensure that your application includes:
- faculty reference(s)
- resume
- statement of interest
- passport-sized photo
- photocopy of your transcript

Access to exchanges at Osgoode’s partner institutions is competitive. All applications are carefully reviewed and successful nominations are then forwarded to the partner institutions. Partner institutions contact students directly with information about any additional application, housing, or course selection procedures.

Osgoode Semester Exchange Partners

Country	Institution	Language of Instruction	Academic Sessions
Australia	Monash University	English	1st term: late February - June 2nd term: July - November
Brazil	São Paulo Law School of Fundação Getulio Vargas (Direito GV)	English and Portuguese	Ist term (Fall): February to end of June 2nd term (Spring): end of July to mid of December
China	University of Hong Kong	English	Late August – December January - early May
Denmark	University of Copenhagen	English, Dutch, and French courses available. Many courses offered in English.	1st term: early September – late January (classes end mid December) 2nd term: early February – late June (classes end early May)
England	University of Kent	English	Sept. – Dec. Jan. - May
France	Aix-en-Provence	French	1st term: mid September – mid December 2nd term: early February – mid June
Germany	Bucerius, Hamburg	English	Late August – mid December
India	National Law School of India	English	1st term: July – October 2nd term: October – March 3rd term: March – June
	Jindal University	English	August – December February - June
	National Law University - Delhi	English	August – December February - June
Ireland	Trinity College Dublin	English	1st term: early October – late December 2nd term: mid January – mid May - exams can run into June
Ireland	University College Dublin	English	1st term: September - late December 2nd term: early January - May
Israel	Bar Ilan University	English and Hebrew	1st term: October – mid February 2nd term: late February - June
	Hebrew University	Hebrew and English	1st term: October – mid February 2nd term: late February - June
Japan	Waseda University	Mostly Japanese but will accommodate English speaking students	Flexible start dates, but English courses limited to the Fall semester.
Luxembourg	University of Luxembourg	English and French	- September - February 201 ( 2 week break for Christmas and exams run from mid January early February 2013 - no mandatory classes held after the Christmas break (mainly review classes) -February 2013 – July
Netherlands	University of Amsterdam	French and English courses offered	1st term: early September – January 2nd term: early February – late June
	Vrije University	English	1st term: early September – mid January 2nd term: early February - mid June
	Maastricht University	English and Dutch	1st block: Sept. 1 – mid October.; 2nd block: late October –mid December. ; 3rd block: January – February; 4th block: February – end of March 5th block: April – June ; Exams are the week following the end of the block
Scotland	University of Strathclyde, Glasgow	English	1st term: late September – late December 2nd term: late January – early June
Singapore	National University of Singapore	English	1st term: August – late December 2nd term: earlty January – late May
Switzerland	University of St. Gallen	Limited course selection in English. Majority of courses in German	1st term: September - January 2nd term: February - June
Canada	Université de Montréal	French and English	1st term: end of August – mid December 2nd term: early January - late April