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Erasmus University Rotterdam Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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Erasmus University Rotterdam Admission Overview 2026
Erasmus University Rotterdam Courses: Eligibility and Fees 2025
Erasmus University Rotterdam Admission Process 2026
- Erasmus University Rotterdam MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
- Erasmus University Rotterdam MS Admissions 2026
Erasmus University Rotterdam Application Process 2026
Erasmus University Rotterdam Students review

Erasmus University Rotterdam Admission Overview 2026

Founded in 1913, Erasmus University Rotterdam has a diverse portfolio of 89 courses across different course levels. At the ug level students can explore 13 courses like BBA, BSc, BA and BJMC available for a duration of 3 years to 4 years. Also the university offers 74 pg courses including MS, MBA/PGDM, MSc, MIM and LLM for 12 months to 16 months, depending on the course structure and research components. The Erasmus University Rotterdam tuition fees comprise various components that Indian students must budget. These include tuition, accommodation charges, health insurance, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses. Of these, the tuition fee is a major cost and varies depending on the course. For the first year, the tuition fee for UG courses is EUR 11,400 (INR 11,62,914) and for graduate courses is EUR 9,000 - 67,000 (INR 9,18,090 - 68,34,670).

Below are the basic admission requirements for Indian students:

Particular	Erasmus University Rotterdam Info
Application fee	UG: EUR 100 PG: EUR 100
Standardized tests required	UG: IELTS and TOEFL PG: IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, PTE and GMAT
Total International students enrolled	5810
No.of students per faculty	N/A

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a wide array of UG, Graduate and Research level across various disciplines. Some of the most popular majors at include Business Economics, International Business, Finance, Operations and Sales and Marketing. Indian and other international applicants are required to meet the basic eligibility criteria and submit all necessary documents depending on the level of the program they are applying for. The admission requirements for international students at Erasmus University Rotterdam are outlined below:

Programs	Academic Qualifications	English Proficiency Requirements	First-Year Tuition Fees
MS (1 year - 24 months)	A graduation degree from a recognized university with minimum 3 CGPA	IELTS: 6.5 scores	EUR 9,000
M.A. (1 year - 16 months)	A graduation degree from a recognized university with minimum 50 percentage	IELTS: 6.5 scores	N/A
B.Sc. (3 years)	A standard XII from a recognized university with minimum 80 percentage	IELTS: 7 scores	EUR 11,400
BBA (3 years - 4 years)	A standard XII from a recognized university with minimum 80 percentage	IELTS: 6 scores	EUR 11,400
B.A. (3 years)	A standard XII from a recognized university with minimum 80 percentage	IELTS: 7 scores IELTS: 6.5 scores	EUR 11,400
B.J.M.C. (3 years)	A standard XII from a recognized university with minimum 80 percentage	IELTS: 7 scores	EUR 11,400
M.Phil (2 years)	A graduation degree from a recognized university with minimum 8 CGPA	IELTS: 6.5 scores	N/A

Erasmus University Rotterdam Admission Process 2026

Indian students who want to apply to Erasmus University Rotterdam should follow an application process that includes course selection, filling up application form, visa application, fee payment and more. Below is the step-by-step guide for Indian students applying for Erasmus University Rotterdam admission:

Explore from 89 courses. These are available in popular streams such as Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Upload and submit mandatory documents, including Statement of Purpose, Recommendation Letter, resume etc.
After document submission, pay an application fee for UG, graduate and research level. The university gives a decision (offer or rejection) via email in a few weeks of application submission.
After receiving an offer letter, apply for a Netherlands student visa.
Documents required are a valid passport, offer letter, financial proof, visa application form, and passport-sized photos, among others.
To enroll for a UG course, pay first-year tuition fee of EUR 11,400 (INR 11,62,914).
For graduate courses, pay the tuition fee of EUR 9,000 - 67,000 (INR 9,18,090 - 68,34,670) per year, depending on the course.

Erasmus University Rotterdam MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

43 courses 12 months - 2 years

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a 12 months MBA/PGDM program with popular specializations such as Business Economics, International Business, Finance, Operations and Sales and Marketing. Some of the streams that are popular among international students include Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences. Tuition fees for this program typically range from EUR 67,000. To be eligible, students must meet eligibility and submit all the required documents including LOR, Eassy and CV, and more.

Total Tuition Fees₹ 12.5L - 70.1L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE

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Erasmus University Rotterdam MS Admissions 2026

18 courses 11 months - 2 years

Erasmus University Rotterdam is for 24 months for MS for international students. Some popular specializations are Business Economics, International Business, Finance, Operations and Sales & Marketing.The tuition cost for this program is between EUR 9,000, depending on the chosen specialization plus to increase chances of selection applicants must fulfill the basic criteria and submit documents such as LOR, SOP and CV as specified by the university.

Total Tuition Fees₹ 9.9L - 24.9L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IELTS, PTE, TOEFL

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Erasmus University Rotterdam Application Process 2026

Indian students who want to apply to Erasmus University Rotterdam need to meet the admission eligibility and submit the necessary documents as per the course requirements. You can apply through official website before the deadlines. Look at the steps you should follow -

Choose a program from the official website.
Verify the eligibility criteria, which include academic and English language requirements.
Submit mandatory admission documents, which include LOR and CV. Complete the form by filling out the additional information as required.
Pay the Erasmus University Rotterdam application fee for PG level programs and submit the application.
Once the application is successfully submitted which are personal information and document requirements, pay the first-year tuition fee of the course you chose.

Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

25% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Stressful

Academically oriented

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Internships4

Part time work3.5

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4

Student Life5

Value for money4.8

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food3.3

Permanent Immigration4

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Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration - Batch of 2026

4.5

Balancing academics and social life with best value for money.

Tips: The transition would always be there, coming from a different country. However, it was quite easy to adapt and make friends. The introduction week especially allowed me to get familiar with the people and culture. Scholarships are available but I could not get one. There is a work-life balance and a healthy living environment. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the university, the culture, my course and the country in general.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus is very well connected to the city. Easy and affordable access to trams, metro, biking and buses. Multiple modes of transport are available throughout the city, connecting the University campus to the rest of the city. The biking culture is superior in the Netherlands, with connectivity in the entire country. This eliminates the reliance on expensive cabs and public transport at odd times.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are lots of international cuisine restaurants like Italian, Turkish, Moroccan, Indian, Yeminese, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese. The city has a wide variety of restaurants available. However, some of these restaurants can be expensive. The minimum cost of an average meal is 10–15 euros without a drink. Another option is supermarkets. However, there is less regional food available in supermarkets in this area, compared to places like the UK, the USA, and Canada. I prefer to cook and eat.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1250

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025Read more

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MSc in Economics of Markets and Organisations - Batch of 2022

3.9

Hard work = growth in life. Be prepared to work here.

Tips: It can be a big cultural shock. Depends on one's priorities. But if your priority is to get into the culture, meet people from all over the world and get to know different perspectives, it requires one to get outside their comfort zone more often. But people are friendly and very inclusive in general. There are options for scholarships, but I did not have one. I am very satisfied with my life here, but given the current economic downfall in EU, it is really tough for a non-EU to make a living here. This could of course change in the future.

Likes (Safety): The country is pretty safe, even late at nights. The cops are helpful and people are generally safe. Of course there are a lot of criminal activities going on, but it is comparatively better than most of the other countries. The city is amazing, beautiful and clean. A lot of things are going on in the centre all the time and you see a lot of students walking on the street with different ethnicities. Nightlife can be really good, depending on one's taste, and also a lot of options to learn and grow. One just needs the will to do things and be able to get outside their comfort zone.

Dislikes (Part time work): Getting a part time job can be tough whether on campus or off campus as it requires the restaurant/cafes to get a special arrangement (money paid to the government) for employees who are non-EU. It can also be really tough to manage a part time job along with a 1 year master and maintain a social life. But it surely is possible. Average pay out is approximately 12 euros / hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1275

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 34300

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2024Read more

Rayaan Shrestha Verified Icon

International Bachelor Economics & Business Economics - Batch of 2020

4.2

Very rigorous academics but surrounded by some of the smartest students

Tips: I studied abroad in the Netherlands from the US and there is a shift in culture and academics. Unlike the US where you may have classes every day, in Erasmus there are only classes 2x or 3x a week, albeit they are longer. Classes are split into 3 hour lectures and 2 hour tutorials. The lectures are usually very huge with 200-300 students per lecture hall while the tutorials are led by the TA's and only have around 20 students per class. There is not a strong campus culture as those who come into classes are just coming for classes and in-campus housing is very limited. Housing is very important to find before you start your course since the country does have a housing crisis. Luckily, public transport is very good in the Netherlands, and in combination with the biking culture, you can live far and still commute to campus. There are exams every 2 months and your grade is only determined from your exams. Therefore, you need to be good at test taking to excel at this university.

Likes (Safety): The Netherlands is a very safe country and Rotterdam especially is very safe. The campus is away from the city centre so it is in a very residential area. Public transport and biking are very safe ways to commute in and out of campus. There is also campus security which patrols the campus.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are TA jobs which are the best part-time roles since you are directly under some of the most accredited professors in Europe, with EUR being one of the best universities for Economics in Europe. There are also other on-campus opportunities such as working in the cafeteria or cafes.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2100

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

BSc in Econometrics and Economics - Batch of 2024

4.3

Not an easy path but a worthy one.

Tips: Erasmus is not an easy university and the double bachelor's in econometrics and economics is extremely intense but rewarding. Dutch food is horrendous as is the weather. However, if you can cook on your own, you can get most spices here and cook food yourself. Eating Indian food out is also expensive (in my opinion), but I may be biased. The university is overall good, with good lecturers and many research opportunities.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): We are allowed a full year after graduation to stay in the country to find a job. Personally, I have a non-Indian passport and wouldn't give it up for the Dutch one. However, living here for the long term is an easy possibility. Especially if you have a technical degree. However, there is a lot of anti-immigration politicians becoming popular here, so keep this in mind. Additionally, housing is expensive and difficult to find.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Prices are quite high. Fast food will run you around 10-15 euros for full meal and 20+ for a nicer restaurant. Indian food outside is even more expensive so tread lightly. To save money I usually cook. This is of course up to you and your budget. There are some people who can get by with less, especially if they are vegetarians, but nonvegetarians will have to be prepared to spend more. That is the unfortunate reality of the current situation in the Netherlands after last year's high inflation.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2024Read more

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Which university should I choose among the University of Amsterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Answered 9 months ago

If we look at the below comparison between the University of Amsterdam and the University of Rotterdam, with a World ranking of #73, UvA is far better than the Erasmus University Rotterdam. In addition, University of Amsterdam is also leading with other factors including country or state specific ra

Piyush Pandey

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Is University of Amsterdam better than Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Answered 11 months ago

Both the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) are highly regarded institutions in the Netherlands, but each offers different strengths. UvA is well known for its research output, particularly in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, and it ranks highe

KUMKUM BASWAL

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Why choose Erasmus university Rotterdam for an MBA in the Netherlands rather than University of Amsterdam?

Answered 11 months ago

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is particularly recommended for an MBA programme in the Netherlands because of its reputation, ranks and connections. RSM at EUR is at 1st position in the Netherlands and 28th in the world as per FT. Tuition fee for MBA programme at RSM is around INR 38.5 lakhs. Th

Kapil Lalwani

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What is your review of Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Answered a year ago

Erasmus University is located in netherlands in the city of Rotterdam. The university has 6,500 international students, comprising just under 20% of the whole student body. This university also provides a variety of scholarship based on students need .

Erasmus University offers graduate and post gr

divya goel

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How to get admission in Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Answered a year ago

In order to be admitted to Erasmus University Rotterdam, candidates must fulfill the prerequisites and follow the application process of the programme in which they are interested. On the university website's program-specific page, you can find the exact entrance requirements and application process

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