Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Erasmus University Rotterdam is in Rotterdam, Netherlands; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Dutch. Tuition for international students: €14,700–€17,800 (≈ US$16,400–19,800) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels At least 3 (I)GCSE's and 3 (I)GCE A-levels, grades A* - C; International Baccalaureate Minimum 30 points (excluding TOK, EE, and CAS). Language: IELTS 6, IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95, TOEFL iBT 100. Applying: intake: September; application fee €100. Scholarships: 3 from the university; government scholarships: NL Scholarship.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €14,700 per year (≈ US$16,400) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: NL Scholarship. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: At least 3 (I)GCSE's and 3 (I)GCE A-levels, grades A* - C. International Baccalaureate: Minimum 30 points (excluding TOK, EE, and CAS). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Main round) Last round: Late applications, May 1. |
| Where and how students live | Rotterdam · 7 km from RTM airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in Dutch | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Psychologie · 3 years (reference) Source (1)“For 2027-2028 the maximum total intake is 600 students, divided over the Dutch-language track Psychologie (480 places) and the English-language track International Bachelor in Psychology (120 places).”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies · 3 years Source (2)“International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies Type Bachelor Degree BA Duration 3 years”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Instruction language English”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research · 3 years Source (2)“International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research Type Bachelor Degree BSc Duration 3 years”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Instruction language English”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics · 3 years Source (2)“International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics Type Bachelor Degree BSc Duration 3 years”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Instruction language English”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Bachelor in Psychology · 3 years Source (2)“International Bachelor in Psychology Type Bachelor Degree BSc Duration 3 years”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Instruction language English”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Business Administration · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor International Business Administration Type Bachelor Degree BSc Duration 3 years”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Instruction language English”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences · 3 years Source (2)“Liberal Arts and Sciences Type Bachelor Degree BSc Duration 3 years”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Instruction language English”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“For non-EEA bachelor students we have several scholarships available. Below you can find the available scholarships for academic year 2027-2028.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Must have achieved excellent study results during his/her secondary school education. This means an average grade of at least 8.0 on a grading scale of 1-10”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Yes |
Scholarships for first-year students
Rotterdam Talent Scholarship
Full tuition
- Amount: Full tuition
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: May 1
Sources (4)
“The ROTAS scholarship is set up to fully cover the tuition fee, housing costs (approximately €835 per month) and expenses for books, study materials, and membership of EUCSA, the EUC's student association.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1 May 2027.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You don't have the financial means to pay for your study at EUC”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“No. ROTAS is open to both Dutch and international students, provided you meet the Rotterdam connection requirement and the other eligibility criteria.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Philip Hans Franses Scholarship
€10,000 (≈ US$11,100) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: €10,000 (≈ US$11,100) / year
- Number of awards: 4
- Financial need: Required
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The Philip Hans Franses scholarship is meant for bachelor students from a non-EEA country.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship concerns a partial tuition fee waiver of 10.000 euro for the first year of the bachelor programme.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“There are 4 Philip Hans Franses Scholarships available.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Must be able to demonstrate the financial need of this scholarship by including a detailed financial statement, in which the financial situation is explained as well as how the applicant is planning to support him/herself for the living expenses”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12EUC Scholarship
€1,000–€6,000 (≈ US$1,100–6,700) / year
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €1,000–€6,000 (≈ US$1,100–6,700) / year (2026-27 figure)
- Financial need: Required
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 3 years
Sources (4)
“The EUC Scholarship is meant for highly qualified students from any country who can prove that they require financial aid to be able to study at EUC.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The scholarship amounts to a minimum of € 1.000 and a maximum of € 6.000 per year depending on the number of applications that we receive.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You have applied for the Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor programme at EUC for the academic year 2026-2027.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Grantees will in principle be eligible for a tuition fee waiver during three years of studies at EUC.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)“All applicants for a bachelor's programme with an international diploma must pay a non-refundable application fee of €100.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“To finalise your application, you need to hand in your diploma and final transcript”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Bachelor in Psychology: English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“Test score reports must be included along with your application. Without the results, we will not be able to assess your application.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“Your motivation letter (in English, maximum 600 words, please use the template that you can download below) should answer the following questions:”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Netherlands
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
NL Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600)
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) (2027-28 figure)
Sources (4)
“The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — September intake (International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies) | Apr 1 |
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| Application — September intake (International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research) | Apr 1Source (2)“Non-EU / EEA applicants 1 April 2027*”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“* The 1 April deadline applies to students who apply with a non-EU/EEA nationality and therefore require a Dutch residence permit, as this process takes more time.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — September intake (International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics) | Jan 15 (reference)Source (1)“Early application deadline: you must apply by 15 January 2027 23:59 CET.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Scholarship application — September intake (International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics) | Feb 1Source (1)“The application will be open 1 December 2026 until 1 February 2027 (deadline: 1 February 23:59)”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — September intake (International Bachelor in Psychology) | Jan 15Source (1)“Our application deadline is 15 January 2027, 23:59 CET.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — September intake (International Business Administration) | Jan 15Source (1)“You need to apply through the Dutch national student registration system ‘Studielink’ between 1 October and 15 January”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — September intake (Liberal Arts and Sciences) | Jan 15Source (1)“Application Deadline (Non-EEA) 15 January 15 January is the regular deadline. 1 May is the final deadline.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application — September intake (Liberal Arts and Sciences) | May 1Source (1)“Application Deadline (Non-EEA) 15 January 15 January is the regular deadline. 1 May is the final deadline.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | €14,700 per year (≈ US$16,400) (2027–28 figure) International Business Administration: €15,200 per year (≈ US$16,900) (2027–28 figure) Liberal Arts and Sciences: €17,800 per year (≈ US$19,800) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000–€1,800 per month (≈ US$1,100–2,000) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“Institutional fees bachelor 2027-2028 ESSB, ESPhil, ESHCC, ESHPM, ESL, ESE EEA Students: €8.600 Non-EEA Students: €14.700”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“RSM EEA Students: €8.600 Non-EEA Students: €15.200”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Annual tuition fees (2027-2028) €2.771 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students) €8.600 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students) €15.200 (Institutional fee: non-EEA students)”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“EUC EEA Students and Non-EEA Students: €17.800”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Annual tuition fees (2027-2028)** €6.000 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students) €6.000 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students) €17.800 (Institutional fee: non-EEA students)”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Experience shows that students living and studying in Rotterdam spend approximately €1000 to €1800 per month”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This estimate includes everyday expenses such as housing, groceries, insurance and study materials, but not tuition fees or unexpected costs.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)“Erasmus University Rotterdam reserves housing for approximately 25% of incoming international students each year; the majority will need to find accommodation on the private market.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: Guaranteed Source (1)“We provide guaranteed housing to our first-year students who apply and accept their offer by the first deadline so that they can live together in the centre of Rotterdam.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | Liberal Arts and Sciences: 1 (reference) Source (1)“We provide guaranteed housing to our first-year students who apply and accept their offer by the first deadline so that they can live together in the centre of Rotterdam.”www.eur.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Rotterdam |
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| Nearest major airport | Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 7 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q633529 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).