Are you eager to broaden your horizons, come into contact with different cultures and, simply, have a great time: consider going on an exchange abroad! Whether you are a student hoping to study at Erasmus University Rotterdam from another country, or a current student planning to go abroad, the possibilities are endless. Take your pick below: are you coming to Rotterdam, or going abroad?
Incoming exchange
Explore the Netherlands: come to Erasmus University Rotterdam
Outgoing exchange
Exchange during your time at Erasmus University Rotterdam
Where can you go, or which universities abroad have agreements with EUR?
Partner universities
Check all partner universities from Erasmus University Rotterdam
Please note: the map is for orientation and is updated regularly, but being listed does not guarantee that an exchange place is available. Available destinations are confirmed for each application round and depend on active agreements, capacity, and programme requirements.
FAQ's
One year before leaving
- Choose what you want to do (exchange/internship/summer school/volunteer work);
- Check your faculty’s website (for possibilities, conditions, recognition of study points, etc);
- Apply to the university (through your faculty) or company of your choice;
- Arrange your finances (make a budget, apply for grants, etc);
- Ensure you know the relevant language well enough (do you need to take a test?);
- Ensure you have all the required visas and permits (check Nuffic’s or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ websites).
Three months before leaving
- Apply to the university (if you have been nominated) or project abroad;
- Arrange banking abroad (for some countries it may be handy to bring along a credit card);
- Arrange housing (abroad and subletting your own room/flat/house);
- Arrange transportation;
- Conclude insurance;
- Check whether your vaccinations are correct/up-to-date;
- Appoint a representative;
- Check the validity of your driving licence;
- Check all DUO-related matters are in order;
- Undertake background reading.
Most often you're able to go on exchange in the third year of your bachelor programme, but please:
- Students coming to EUR: check with the exchange coordinator of your home university
- EUR students going abroad: check with your faculty
They can provide you with more detailed information on this matter, as the exchange possibilities might differ per faculty and programme.
As a first step, always contact the exchange coordinator of your faculty to discuss the options and to start the application procedure.
- Students coming to EUR: check with the exchange coordinator of your home university.
- EUR students going abroad: check with your faculty.
Go abroad with UNIC
This European alliance offers exchange, internship, summer school and excursions abroad.
