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European Partners

The Law School has Erasmus exchange agreements with seven partners in five countries, some of which offer tuition through English.

Antwerp (Belgium): the University of Antwerp has some 11,000 students, including a fair proportion of foreign students. Though situated in Flanders, where the local language is Flemish (very similar to Dutch), teaching is in English. Antwerp, on the river Scheldt, is one of the great ancient port cities of Northern Europe, and has a current population of half-a-million.

Cergy-Pontoise (France): the University of Cergy-Pontoise is a fairly new university, with over 20,000 students, some 10% of whom are foreign. The campus, in the Val d-Oise, is situated about 25 km west of Paris (30 mins by train). Teaching is in French. Paris requires no introduction.

Bilkent University (Turkey): Bilkent University is recognized and ranked world wide as the premier institution of higher education in Turkey. Located in the country's capital city Ankara, a vibrant metropolis of 4.5 million, Bilkent, with its 12000 students, is a hub of academic, social, and cultural activity. The use of English as a medium of instruction contributes a great deal towards the University's truly international perspective.

Burgos (Spain): The University of Burgos was created in 1994 after separating from the University of Valladolid, which it had belonged to since 1972. Currently, the University has got almost 11,000 students, which makes Burgos a medium-sized university without the problems of massification and excessive dispersion suffered by others. The city of Burgos has a population of 166,000. It is the capital of the province of the same name, one of the provinces belonging to the Autonomous Community of Castille and Leon. The city is outstanding both for its exceptional historic ad artistic heritage and for its geographical location, making it one of the most visited cities in Spain.

Grenoble (France): the University of Grenoble II (Université Pierre-Mendès-France). “UPMF” is one of three universities in Grenoble, situated in the suburb of St Martin d’Hères, and specialises in social sciences. It has about 19,000 students, including 3,000 foreign students (though there are some 60,000 altogether among the three universities). Teaching is in French. Grenoble, a town of 150,000 people, is at the foot of the Alps and is a major skiing centre.

Leiden (Netherlands): Leiden University is some 450 years old, and has about 17,000 students, including many from other countries. It is situated in the old town, in the middle of the city. Leiden is a historic city of some 120,000 inhabitants, cut through by many canals and the Old Rhine, close to the North Sea coast and other Dutch cities. Teaching is in English.

Malta (Malta): The Maltese islands contain a remarkable mixture of the ancient and the modern and influences from many cultures and civilisations. The University of Malta is one of the oldest in the Mediterranean. However, it is looking firmly into the future while blending tradition with innovation. It has some 11,000 students including over 650 international students from 77 different countries. Teaching is in English.

Passau (Germany): With the enlargement of the EU, Passau has moved from the fringes to the centre of Europe. This centrality and the Mediterranean flair create an atmosphere convenient for living and studying. The University of Passau has 9000 students and is set in beautiful, historic and scenic surroundings. Teaching is in German.

Toulouse (France); the University of Toulouse (Université de Toulouse I Sciences Sociales) was founded in 1229 and has about 17,000 students. It is situated in the beautiful historic centre of the city. Teaching is primarily in French, although a number of courses are available in English.