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Erasmus University Rotterdam Rankings 2026

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#87 in World

#6 in Netherlands

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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam Rankings 2026

#6

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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#87

QS Ranking

#61

US News Ranking

#76

ARWU Ranking

#101

THE Ranking

#107
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Q:   Is Erasmus Uni Rotterdam highly ranked?
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Yes, Erasmus University Rotterdam is one of the most popular Dutch universities in the world.

As per its official site, it consistently ranks among the top 2 to 3% of universities globally.  

Look at the global rankings it holds - 

  • U.S. News & World Report: #76 globally, #24 in Europe
  • Times Higher Education (THE): #107 globally
  • QS World University Rankings: #140 globally
Q:   Is Erasmus University Rotterdam worth it?
A: 

Ranked #6 in the Netherlands by Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Erasmus University Rotterdam is widely considered worth it in the world.

It ranks among the top 3% of the world's top universities holding a prestigious triple-accreditation by AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS.

It can be particularly fruitful for the given programs - 

  • Business (#3 by QS)
  • Economics (#24 by THE)
  • Medicine (#51 by QS)







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Erasmus University Rotterdam Course Rankings 2026

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Q:   What courses is Erasmus University Rotterdam known for?
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Erasmus University Rotterdam is itself a highly ranked among the top universities in the world. The best EUR courses available are Business & Management and Economics programs.

The reason being, the programs are offered by its highly ranked Rotterdam School of Management and Erasmus School of Economics.

Q:   Is Medicine a popular course at Erasmus University Rotterdam?
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Yes, Medicine is a popular and highly ranked course at Erasmus University Rotterdam. As per the QS Rankings, the Rotterdam Medicine is ranked #51 in 2026 (it has declined, but is still popular). The Times Higher Education has ranked these courses at #52 in the world.

Indians go for these courses for the following reasons - 

  • Cost efficiency 
  • Strong ROI
  • Cutting-edge clinical facilities (Europe's the largest medical centre)
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Erasmus University Rotterdam Ranking by US News & World Report 2025

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Global Universities
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657076

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Erasmus University Rotterdam US News and World 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Q:   How is Erasmus University Rotterdam ranked under the US News and World rankings?
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The US News has ranked Erasmus University Rotterdam #76 in 2025 which is a decline in rank from what it was in the last year. Look at the given observations -

  • Also, a constant decline in the rankings can be observed from last three years.
  • These EUR rankings have been released under the Global Universities of the world.
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
FT (Financial Times) Ranking 2026

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MBA
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615652
Master in Finance
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3228– / –
Master in Management
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12– / –– / –
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Erasmus University Rotterdam QS Ranking 2026

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Europe53– / –61
Netherlands Ranking– / –– / –5
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176158140
Accounting and Finance
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424545
Biological Sciences135136151
Communication and Media Studies515151
Global MBA
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32– / –34
Law and Legal Studies101101101
Masters in Business Analytics201920
Masters in Supply Chain Management433
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering351351401
Medicine404251
Politics– / –– / –151
Sociology10193101

Comparison with Other Universities: QS World

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Erasmus University Rotterdam QS Rankings Criteria 2026

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Erasmus University Rotterdam THE (Times Higher Education Rankings) 2026

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University
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99107107
Arts and Humanities151151176
Law7493101
Medicine and Health475252
PG Business and Economics
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222324

Comparison with Other Universities: THE (Times Higher Education)

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Erasmus University Rotterdam THE Ranking Criteria 2026

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Erasmus University Rotterdam ARWU Rankings 2025

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88101101
Law10110151
Nursing151201151
Political Sciences101151101
Sociology7610151

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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 25% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Stressful
Academically oriented
Easy going
Multi-dimensional
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
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AnonymousVerified Icon
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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Can Indian students get an English waiver if studied in English‑medium schools at Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Answered 3 weeks ago

In general, it is not really allowed for Indian students to get an English langauge waiver just because they studied in an English medium school. Given below are the instructions - 

  • Most of the courses require students to have IELTS, TOEFL or PTE coming from non-native English speaking countries. 
  • The

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Virajita Bisht

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Are there any January or mid‑year intakes for selected programs at Erasmus University Rotterdam?

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Yes, there are some limited options available at Erasmus University Rotterdam available in January/February which is the Spring intake. 

However, as mentioned this intake is limited and the September intake is the most important intake when most of the EUR courses are offered. 

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How long does Erasmus University Rotterdam take to process applications?

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As per the official website of Erasmus University Rotterdam, this university generally takes around 6 to 8 weeks to process the applications of Indian students, given that it was complete. Look at the admission timelines - 

  • For most of the Bachelor's programs available at this university, the early a

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Mamona Dixit

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Do universities like EUR give preference to earlier applicants?

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Yes, the top-tier European universities like Erasmus University Rotterdam generally have rolling admissions and competitive deadlines. 

It means that the early applicants have higher chances of admission and scholarships. 

If you are an Indian student, then applying early is very important to manage a

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Lalit Shukla

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How do I submit required documents after applying via Studielink for Erasmus Rotterdam University?

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Once you apply via the Studielink portal, you are then required to submit an admission document via the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) online application portal, which is called OLAF. 

The university sends an email of the process within two weeks of your Studielink submission. 

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