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Admission and application

Once you have decided on a study programme, you will need to start preparing for your studies abroad. The process starts with an application for admission. Procedures can vary per type of programme, please check the information below.

Bachelor programmes

If you have a non-Dutch diploma and wish to apply for a bachelor programme, please send an email to admissions.office@remove-this.oos.eur.nl indicating your TOEFL or IELTS test result. Those who meet the English language requirement will be provided with an application form.

You may be asked to submit the following documents along with your application:

  • TOEFL or IELTS test result
  • Copies of diplomas and transcripts
  • Statement of motivation
  • Recommendation letter(s)

Alternatively you can check the overview of international bachelor programmes for the exact procedure and admission criteria per bachelor programme. The admission page for each programme is listed along side the programme description.

Master, Research master and Post-experience master programmes

To apply for a master, research master or post-experience programme, you can download an application form from the relevant web page of the faculty in question. The application procedure and admission criteria may vary per programme. Please refer to the links below for further information:

Alternatively you can get a complete overview of EUR Master programmes, possible specialisations, tuition fees, study duration, etc. and compare programmes at the same time.
The admission page for each programme is listed along side the programme description.

You may be asked to submit the following documents along with your application:

  • TOEFL or IELTS test result
  • Copies of diplomas and transcripts
  • Statement of motivation
  • Recommendation letter(s)

PhD programmes

In the Netherlands, a doctorate degree (PhD) can be obtained in different ways:

  • Research proposal & supervision – you submit a new and original research proposal to a professor who is willing to support and supervise you. Finding a suitable professor means checking out international networks, scientific publications, bilateral contacts between your home institution and a Dutch university, the Internet, etc.
  • PhD projects & vacancy – you are employed by the university and you receive a salary for doing existing research projects. Erasmus University Rotterdam publishes its PhD vacancies on the Internet: www.vacancies.eur.nl
  • PhD programmes – you participate in an educational PhD programme offered by a research school

For more information check the overview PhD programmes or www.eur.nl/english/phd.

Exchange programmes

For specific information about application and admission procedures, please refer to the relevant faculty website listed below:

 

Admissions Office - Erasmus University Rotterdam

Postal address
Erasmus University  Rotterdam
Admissions Office, room EB-05
P.O. Box 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam
The Netherlands

Telephone: +31 10 408 1786 (from 13.30 to 16.00 hrs - Monday to Friday)
Fax: +31 10 408 1866
Email: admissions.office@remove-this.oos.eur.nl

Visiting address (by appointment only)
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
E-building, room EB-05
3062 PA Rotterdam
The Netherlands