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
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.
