Orientation and arrival

For International Students
International student arriving at train station

Starting your studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam means starting a new chapter in an international city. Once you have been admitted and secured a place in a study programme, your international student journey officially begins. Orientation and arrival covers all the practical and social steps that help you feel at home in Rotterdam and at the university. 

Next to your faculty’s own introduction activities, the official Eurekaweek (EUR’s introduction week) and ESN's Introduction Days, the International Office offers a wide range of orientation and arrival support: practical information, webinars, workshops and an even an official International Welcome Day for all new international students.

Our aim is to ease your transition to your new hometown Rotterdam and help you settle in as smoothly as possible, from preparing your move to arranging everything after you arrive.

Useful information

hello@eur – magazine for new students

Your starter guide to EUR student life: practical tips, campus essentials and exploring Rotterdam.

Photograph of seven young adults smiling for a group selfie outdoors.

Orientation events by the International Office

  • Connecting Cultures Festival 2026

    A festival to celebrate, showcase, and present the different nationalities and cultures of our own students!
    Graphic blue poster reading 'Connecting Cultures festival' with globe, surrounded by live singers
  • A UNIC Experience: Excursion to Malmö, Sweden

    Join us on an exciting excursion from Rotterdam to Malmö, Sweden a part of our commitment to connecting with other UNIC universities.
    helicopter‑view of Malmö University in Sweden
  • EURly Christmas dinner 2026

    Ho ho ho! Hold your reindeers! Staying home for the holidays? Good, because Christmas is coming EURly this year!
    Students exchanging gifts
  • Pop-Up Winter Swap Shop

    The Pop-Up Winter Swap Shop, an initiative led by the International Office, aims to promote sustainability by encouraging the reuse of everyday items.
    Swap Shop Winter Thumbnail

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