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Erasmus University Rotterdam MBA Placements: Job Opportunities & Placement rate, Packages

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Erasmus University Rotterdam Placement overview
Erasmus University Rotterdam Average packages & top recruiters 2026
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Erasmus University Rotterdam Placement overview

Graduates from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) have been absorbed in various industries, by brilliant market players such as Tesla, Accenture, Amazon, KPMG, Nike, Philips, and Unilever, etc. Many students graduating with an International Full-Time MBA degree decided to stay back in Europe, with 86% of the 2020 batch getting a job within the European Union. The majority of the pass-outs obtained a placement opportunity outside the Netherlands (in Europe). As far as international student placements in Europe are concerned, RSM remains one of the strongest business schools.

The university targets to pitch in renowned organisations and MNCs for connecting with the top graduates and hiring them with an attractive pay package. Erasmus University Rotterdam has been adjudged amongst the Best Global Universities for Economics and Business by US News & World Report. It has also been recognised for its business management studies by QS World University Rankings. The MBA program offered is the 17^th best in Europe.

The report covers the employment details of the International Full-Time MBA batch of 2020 from the Rotterdam School of Management.

Check: Working while Studying in Netherlands: Part Time Work Options for Indian Students

RSM Placement Highlights 2020

Average Salary	$79, 396
Location with the Highest Placement Rate	Europe (86%)
Employment Rate within 3-months of post-graduation	70%
Highest Employment Rate by Function	Operations & Logistics
Lowest Employment Rate by Function	Human Resources and Information Technology
Maximum Average Salary by Function	$114,218
Top Employers	Rabobank, Stryker, topstart, Samsung, Bank Ltd., Newcraft, NewMotion, GLS, GenScript, EVBox, Free Now, Chama, Consumer Affairs, Belgian Investment Company, Aidenvironment

RSM Class Profile 2020

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RSM Top Employers 2020

International full-time MBA graduates from Erasmus University have found employment with reputed employers from around the world due to the multidisciplinary skills and traits they acquire while completing their degrees.

The table below features some of the top companies which have offered placemen to RSM graduates.

ABN Amro	Amazon	Deloitte
Make a Wish	PWC	Sony
Tesla	Uber	Unilever
Accenture	Adidas	Emerson
Google	Henkel	Infosys Consulting
KPMG	Nike	Philips
Arcadis	Marel	Mosc BV
Sia Partners	NLC	Nexio Projects

RSM Placement Stats 2020

52% of the graduates accepted an employment offer by graduation, while 70% got a job within 3 months post-graduation. The majority of the students (86%) found employment in Europe (including the Netherlands), out of which 63% of jobs were in the Netherlands. In Asia, 7% of RSM graduates obtained a job, with the employment rate in LATAM (South + Central America) and North America standing at 4% and 3% each.

RSM MBA Graduate Employment by Function 2020

As per function, the highest employment rate was obtained by Operations & Logistics, with 35% of RSM graduates, finding a job in the same. At the second and third place came Consulting (21%) and Marketing & Sales and Finance & Accounting, both with an employment rate of 15%. The functions which witnessed the lowest RSM graduate recruitment rate were Human Resources and Information Technology.

The graph below represents the employment rate of RSM graduates as per the different functional fields they opted for.

RSM Average Salary 2020 by Function

The average salary of the international MBA graduates at the university has been $79, 396. According to function, the highest average salary was obtained by graduates who ventured into Operations/Logistics, with the amount being $95,811. This was shortly followed by General Management, with the average salary amount being 91,500 and Information Technology, with $83,720 being the average salary. The lowest average salary was obtained by the graduates who opted for Marketing & Sales, with the salary being $56,956.

The table below displays the average as well as maximum salaries of the International MBA graduates as per different functions.

Function	Average Salary	Maximum Salary
Consulting	$71,957	$106,444
Finance & Accounting	$80,688	$114,218
General Management	$91,500	$99,338
Human Resources	$77,740	$77,740
Marketing & Sales	$56,956	$75,348
Information Technology	$83,720	$83,720
Operations/Logistics	$95,811	$114,074
Other	$72,477	$86,112

RSM Career Placement Support

Graduates from Erasmus University find full support from the university’s career development experts’ team, which helps them in enhancing their skills, management abilities, knowledge, and other personality traits required by the industry.

They can approach career advisors to sort out any issue they’re facing related to making decisions regarding their academic or career choices. So, if you’re looking for an international career, starting your own business, opting for higher studies, or just want to polish your CV or LinkedIn profile, you can always reach out to these advisors. You will need to book an appointment for the same and the duration of the feedback session will be a maximum of 15 minutes.

RSM Work Options after Graduation 2020

You can choose to enroll for an ‘orientation’ year if you’re studying at the university at present or are a fresh graduate from a non-EU or non-EEA nation. This will provide you with enough time to search for a job of your choice in the Netherlands. Students opting for an orientation year will get free access to the Dutch labour market, with its validity being 1 year (maximum). Employers won’t require to apply for a work permit for the students who have the liberty to pursue an orientation year.

Students are allowed to apply for the same within 3 years of passing out each degree from a Dutch college/university. More information regarding the orientation year can be found on the EUR website.

It should also be noticed that if the job you’ve applied for continues after your orientation year has concluded, you will be required to obtain another kind of residence permit from the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service.

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Average packages & top recruiters 2026

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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

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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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How many alumni does Erasmus University Rotterdam have?

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Erasmus University Rotterdam rich alumni network include more than 175,000 members from all over the world. Erasmus University Rotterdam alumni network include famous personalities, innovators, leaders, mentors, etc.

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What are the top programs opted by Erasmus University Rotterdam alumni?

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Erasmus University Rotterdam degree programs attracts students from all over the world. EUR offers more than 150 academic programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. The top programs opted by EUR alumni are listed below-

Economics
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Business Administration and Management
Law
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Who are the top employers at Erasmus University Rotterdam?

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Erasmus University Rotterdam MBA placement rate stands at 98.2%, and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation. The top employers at Erasmus University Rotterdam are listed below-

Accenture
Amazon
Adyen
Aramco
ASML
Backbase
Deloitte
FMO
PGGM
SAP
RWE

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What is the placement rate at Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Answered a month ago

Erasmus University Rotterdam offers high placement rate all over the world. Erasmus University Rotterdam MBA placement rate stands at 98.2%, and the graduates are employed within 3 months of graduation.

EUR MSc placement rate is around 87.2%, and the grads are employed within 6 months of graduation

Ishita Kalra

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Are placements at Rotterdam School of Management MIM programme good?

Answered 2 years ago

Overall MIM placements at RSM are good. The top three sectors of RSM are Consulting, Technology, Consumer Goods, etc. The top companies recruiting from RSM are Accenture, PwC, EY, Google, Philips, etc.

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