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Erasmus University Rotterdam

NL Netherlands · Rotterdam

RSM business school and school of economics; No. 83 in the world for graduate careers (CWUR).

Tuition
€13 500 – €32 200 / year
Founded
1913
Students
32,000
QS 2027
#148
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
English / Dutch

Most faculties €13 500, RSM €14 000, medicine €32 200

Schools and programmes

  • Rotterdam School of Management
  • Erasmus School of Economics
  • Erasmus MC (medicine)
  • Law
  • Philosophy

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Studielink: numerus fixus programs. Applications open from 1 October 2026
  • — Studielink: other bachelor's programs. For non-EU students many universities close admissions earlier (often 1 April)

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Registration on Studielink
  • Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • CV (resume) — Olympiads, projects, volunteering, work
  • Selection / matching, if any
  • Residence permit via IND + finances
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

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