Are you ready to take the next step towards studying econometrics in an international environment? On this page, you will find everything you need to know about the application process, important deadlines, and what to expect next.
We open for applications from 1 November 2025 and application deadlines are as follows:
| Status applicant | Deadline application |
|---|---|
| Non-EU / EEA applicants | 1 April 2025* |
| EU / EEA applicants | 1 May 2025 |
* The 1 April deadline applies to students who apply with a non-EU/EEA nationality and therefore require a Dutch residence permit, as this process takes more time.
The procedure
The application procedure for the International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research consists of several steps:
- If you are applying with a non-Dutch diploma (no vwo obtained in the Netherlands or hbo-propaedeutic diploma), you must pay a handling fee of €100,-. The handling fee is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of your application.
- You will be able to pay the handling fee via the EUR Application Portal. You will receive the link to the EUR Application Portal and your login credentials after you registered in Studielink.
- Once logged in to the Portal, click View/edit to start your application. Step 1 will be to pay the mandatory handling fee by creditcard or Paypal.
- In case you have not received the necessary e-mails, check your spam folder first. Alternatively, contact the Erasmus Student Service Centre
Only registering with Studielink is not a valid application. You must answer the questions, upload your application documents and submit your application via the portal. By logging in to the EUR Portal you will find an overview of your application(s) and by clicking on View/edit you will start your application.
Any documents or additional information presented after the application deadline will not be considered. This means it is your responsibility to make sure your documents meet our requirements well in time. Should your documents not meet the criteria when the deadline has passed, this can result in a withdrawal of your application. Make sure to prepare your application on time. For students already living in the Netherlands, this includes your DigiD login details which you need to create your Studielink account.
After you have submitted your application documents via the Portal your application will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. You will receive feedback on your application within 6 weeks.
If you are offered a place in the study programme, you need to finalise your application. To officially be admitted to our study programme, make sure you complete the following steps:
- Submit certified documents
- Upload certified copies and, if applicable, sworn translations of your diploma and final grade list no later than 1 August.
- Exception: (I)GCE A-level and Irish Leaving Certificate students, deadline 21 August.
- Upon receipt of your documents and confirming that these meet our requirements, the admissions team will grant you unconditional admission.
- Immigration (non-EEA students)
- Must complete the immigration procedure before the immigration deadline
- Tuition fees
- You must arrange the tuition fees by 31 August.
- Confirm your preferred payment method and bank details in Studielink.
- Settle the payment via the method you confirmed.
Do you have questions concerning tuition fees or your Studielink account? Contact the Erasmus Student Service Centre.
Do you have questions on handing in certified documents? Contact us via our contact form.
Important information for study switchers
- We do not offer any transfer possibilities due to our Binding Study Advice regulation. All students are only accepted in year 2 of the programme when all 60 credits (EC) in bachelor year 1 are obtained. You are welcome to apply to the first year of our programme by following the regular application procedure.
- Students studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam, who would like to switch to the Econometrics programme the next academic year, need to follow the regular application procedure with deadline 1 May. We do not offer a possibility to submit a late application for those students who wish to switch studies in the summer.
Do you have a question?
Find the answer about application and admission in our knowledge base. Please note: we only communicate directly with applicants when aged 18+. We do not communicate with parents or other third parties.