Exchange Partners

Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison

General information

City	City: Madison
Country	United States
About the University	From 2024/25 also available to excellent LLB students !!! In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has long been recognized as one of America's great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW-Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities. Spanning 935 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota, the campus is located in the city of Madison. By attending the University of Wisconsin Law School, you also have access to the resources of a world-class university. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public land-grant institution, founded in 1848. It combines on a single campus nine schools and three colleges, enrolling approximately 40,000 students from more than 115 countries and every state in the U.S. The University has both national and international reputations for excellence shared by few other universities. In every published survey of faculty and administrators, from the early 1900s to the present, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has ranked among the top educational institutions in terms of academic quality. It is a place where scholarship and academic freedom are highly valued. The University also offers extensive social, cultural, and recreational opportunities. The 900-acre campus on the shores of Lake Mendota is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.
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Student exchange information

Method of application at the RUG	Online application form: rug.nl/law/lep
Application deadline RUG	01 February
Available places	4 semester places
Level of courses available for exchange students	Bachelor Master
Main Language	English
Language of instruction	English
Language test results needed	Yes: see extra requirements for more information
Language courses available	Unknown
Extra requirements	Average mark of at least 7.0. To study at the University of Madison-Wisconsin, you will need a TOEFL score of at least 92 (internet-based), an IELTS score of at least a 6.5 or a Cambridge test (CPE or CEA). Only valid tests can be accepted. TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge tests are valid for only 2 years from the date of the test.
Important information	These places are available only for advanced law students. Advanced in this case means: students who are in their master programme here in Groningen or excellent 3rd year Bachelor students. If you are an LLB student please contact the the Exchange office before applying to this University. The selection committee will always give priority to the requirements of the partner universities over students' preferences. Credit conversion (please keep in mind that credit conversion may always be subject to change): 1 credit = 2 ECTS Normal study-load at this university is 12-18 US credits per semester. In order to obtain the minimum 30 ECTS, you would need to enroll into courses worth 15 US credits! For example, Bachelor students could enroll into 4 graduate courses and 1 undergraduate course from the "Legal studies programme". HOUSING INFORMATION: no campus housing available! If you are going on exchange for only one year, we advise you not to sign a lease contract for a whole year, as you will have the burden to find a sub leaser before leaving.
Link (law faculty) university	View university website
Link International office	View international office website
Housing arranged	Student self
Visa needed	Yes
Vaccination needed	No
Financial support / Grants	More information on study and placement grants for law students is available at the website rug.nl/law/lep. For studying in countries outside Europe students can apply for a grant from the Marco Polo Fund, which comprises of both faculty and university resources. Marco Polo grants do not cover travel and residential expenses completely; they are merely a contribution towards the extra costs involved in studying abroad. At the moment the Marco Polo grant has been set at € 210 - € 330 per calendar month, depending on the country of your host university. This may change per academic year. Your application for an exchange period at one of the Faculty's partner universities also counts as your application for a grant. When you receive notification of a place for study abroad, you will also learn more about the Marco Polo grant.

Student Reports

Madison Spring 2018.pdf (Size: 15 Kb | Create Time: 28 Sep 2023)

Courses

Level of courses available	Bachelor Master
LLB students: is a minimum of 30 ECTS available	Yes
Link available courses	View courses site

Last update (16 Aug 2024)