Founded in 1913, Erasmus University Rotterdam hosts the Econometric Institute, founded in 1956 and recognized as the oldest research institute in the field of econometrics in the world. The university is seen as the institution in Econometrics and Operational Research, with strong research rankings in economics globally.

Median IELTS 7.0 across 52 English-taught master’s programmes on record.

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers 5.7% of Netherlands's English-taught master's (81 of 1,421).

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Dutch port city on the Maas, almost entirely rebuilt after 1940 with modern high-rise architecture. Metro, tram and ferry network covers the river, bike-first commutes, 25 minutes by train from Amsterdam.

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Student visa

Non-EU students need a residence permit (VVR), arranged by the university on your behalf. EU students only need to register with the local municipality.

Post-study work

Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa — 12 months to find skilled work after graduation. No employer sponsorship needed during this period.

Tuition

Statutory fee around €2,500/yr for EU students; institutional fees for non-EU students typically range €14,000–26,000/yr depending on the field.

Scholarships

Holland Scholarship (€5,000) for non-EU/EEA master's students, Erasmus+ for intra-EU mobility, plus university-specific merit funds — see the programme's Scholarships section for what applies here.

Seven quick questions. A personal fit score for every English-taught master’s at Erasmus University Rotterdam.