NetherlandsRotterdamPublic UniversityTaught in English, DutchSelf-FundedTuition from €11,200 per yearErasmus University Rotterdam
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Erasmus University Rotterdam is a Dutch public university whose roots go back to the Netherlands School of Commerce founded in 1913, and it is named after the philosopher Erasmus. It is known for economics and business (Rotterdam School of Management and Erasmus School of Economics), medicine at Erasmus MC, law and health policy, and it includes the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague. It offers many international bachelor's programmes and most master's programmes in English, and ISS is a partner in the Erasmus Mundus Master in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP).
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Institutional fees for non-EEA students in 2027–28: bachelor's €14,700 at most schools (€15,200 RSM, €17,800 Erasmus University College, €35,000 medicine); master's mostly €22,800 (€28,000 RSM, €37,000 medicine, €11,200 for the research master in philosophy). The EU statutory fee is €2,771. The MA in Development Studies at ISS in The Hague costs €21,000 for all students (2026–27).
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International students apply through the national Studielink portal and then complete their file in the university's portal, with proof of English for international programmes. Deadlines vary by programme and are earlier for non-EEA students who need a visa; for example, the MA in Development Studies at ISS closes on 1 July. Mundus MAPP is applied to through the consortium's own site.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Rotterdam · Netherlands
Life and living
Rotterdam · Netherlands
Living in Rotterdam
The second-largest Dutch city and Europe’s biggest port, known for bold modern architecture, home to Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Student housing
Erasmus University Rotterdam puts furnished housing at EUR 700–1,000 a month and total living costs at EUR 1,000–1,800 a month excluding tuition.
Transport for students
The free student travel product (OV) follows the nationality rules of Dutch student finance, so most international students do not get it; they pay normal fares with an OV-chipkaart or a bank card, and most students cycle.
Top landmarks
Erasmusbrug
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Cube houses
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Markthal
Exmpletree · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Netherlands
Costs and living
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in the Netherlands: • Bachelor's Degrees at research universities: between €9,000 and €15,000 per academic year (clinical/medical up to €22,000). • Master's Degrees: between €12,000 and €21,000 annually depending on programme, technical specialization, and faculty. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) sets the statutory student subsistence norm. In 2026, students must demonstrate approximately **€1,050 to €1,100 per month** (approx. €12,600 to €13,200 annually) for living expenses, usually deposited directly to the university alongside tuition.
Working while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full-time during the summer months (June to August), requiring an easily obtainable work permit (TWV) filed by the employer. The post-study «Orientation Year» (Zoekjaar): Graduates of Dutch Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programmes are granted a **full 12-month unrestricted residence permit** to work without any employment permits, offering an exceptional and expedited transition into the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 39 programmes
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 39 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Erasmus School of Economics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Accounting· Bachelor, Master
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Economics
- Finance· MasterEN
- Marketing· MasterEN
- StatisticsEN
- Supply Chain Management· MasterEN
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Accounting· MasterEN
- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship· MasterEN
- Finance· MasterEN
- Human Resource Management· MasterEN
- International Business· Bachelor, MasterEN
- Marketing· MasterEN
- Supply Chain Management· MasterEN
Erasmus School of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Corporate Law
- Criminal LawNL
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Educational Psychology· Bachelor, MasterNL
- Political Science· Bachelor, Master
- Psychology
- Sociology
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Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Digital Media· Bachelor, MasterEN
- History
- Journalism· Bachelor, MasterEN
Erasmus School of Philosophy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Philosophy
Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Public Health
Erasmus MC
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- BiologyEN
- General MedicineNL
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
MasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Economics
- Human Rights Law
- Political Science
- Sociology
Erasmus University College
BachelorENEnglish- Biology
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) 2027–2028
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Public Policy & International Affairs (Mundus MAPP)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Erasmus University Rotterdam is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.eur.nl/en) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.eur.nl/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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