Research University
Studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam is a university in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with 31,652 students and 82 programs across its corridors. Its primary academic strengths lie in Business & Law, Arts & Humanities, and Social Sciences, with QS Subject rankings of #24 in Business and #51 in Medicine. The university placed #101 in the 2024 ARWU overall ranking.
Master's programmes
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Life in Rotterdam
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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Visa & life in the Netherlands
The practical stuff — what's allowed, what's funded, what to expect after you graduate.
- 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), university-specific funds such as the Amsterdam Excellence and Justus & Louise van Effen scholarships, plus Erasmus+ for EU mobility.
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
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.
Research strengths
Which Erasmus University Rotterdam programme actually fits you?
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