Your academic year at Erasmus School of Economics starts with the ESE Take-Off. This introduction event is organised for all new students and marks the official start of your studies.
- Date
- Tuesday 1 Sep 2026, 09:00 - 18:00
- Type
- Introduction
- Location
- Campus Woudestein
During the Take-Off, you will get acquainted with your study programme, the School and your fellow students. You will also be asked to watch a few introduction videos at a time that suits you. In those videos, you will receive practical information about studying at Erasmus School of Economics, the university systems and life on campus and in the city. By the end of the day, you will be well prepared to begin your academic journey.
Duration of the Take-Off
The ESE Take-Off takes place on Campus Woudestein and usually runs between 09:00 and 18:00.For some students, the day may continue with an optional activity organised by a study association.
These activities can take place after 18:00 and are a great opportunity to meet fellow students in a more informal setting. If this applies to your programme, it will be indicated in your schedule in August. Please note that these activities may also take place at a location outside the campus.
What to expect
The programme of the Take-Off consists of several components designed to help you get started with your studies. Throughout the day, you will attend an introduction session led by the academic director of your master specialisation, where you will receive important information about your programme and expectations for the academic year.
You will also receive practical information about studying at Erasmus School of Economics, the university systems and life on campus and in the city. Depending on your programme, the day may include additional sessions or a social activity organised by the study association.
Programme and schedule
The full programme, including times and locations of all sessions, will be published on this page in August. You can find the schedule for all plenary information sessions below. The schedule for meeting your mentor group will follow on a later moment. Please note:
- To introduce you to Erasmus School of Economics and studying in Rotterdam, there are introductory videos available via Canvas. Please watch these videos before the Take-Off.
- Participation in the Take-Off is mandatory
- Make sure to arrive on time and follow the programme as indicated in your schedule
- Please bring your student number, as you will need it during the day
Please check your schedule carefully once it is available, and make sure to review it again shortly before the Take-Off, as minor changes may occur.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 14.45 | TBA |
| Drinks with study association FSR* | 19.00 – 21.00 | Biergarten, Schiestraat 18, Rotterdam |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by FSR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. If you would like to participate, please register via the FSR event page.
Join the Accounting, Auditing and Control WhatsApp group by FSR via the invitation link.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 14.00 – 14.45 | Mandeville T3-10 |
| Drinks with study association FAECTOR* | 16.00 – 19.00 | De Gele Kanarie, Goudsesingel 284, Rotterdam |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by FAECTOR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information on the event can be found on the FAECTOR website.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 14.45 | Mandeville T3-02 |
| Drinks with study association EFR* | 16.00 – 18.00 | Café 't Fust, Stadhuisplein 21, Rotterdam |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by EFR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. If you would like to participate, please register via the EFR event page.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 15.00 – 15.45 | Theil CB-02 |
| Social Activity by study association MAEUR* | TBA | TBA |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by MAEUR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information will be published at a later stage on the MAEUR website.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 14.00 – 14.45 | Polak 1-21 |
| Drinks with study association FAECTOR* | 16.00 – 19.00 | De Gele Kanarie, Goudsesingel 284, Rotterdam |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by FAECTOR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information on the event can be found on the FAECTOR site.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introductie door Marcel Smeets | 11.00 – 12.00 | Erasmus Universiteit, Polak 2-07 |
| Gezamenlijke lunch | 12.45 – 13.45 | Restaurant Nul10, Westerstraat 39A, Rotterdam |
| Bezoek Belasting & Douane Museum | 14.00 – 14.45 | Parklaan 14-16, Rotterdam |
| Voordracht prof. dr. P. Kavelaars | 15.00 – 16.00 | Parklaan 14-16, Rotterdam |
| Afsluitende borrel (facultatief) | 16.15 – 18.00 | Grand Café Loos, Westplein 51, Rotterdam |
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 14.00 – 14.45 | Polak 2-04 |
| Drinks with study association FAECTOR* | 16.00 – 19.00 | De Gele Kanarie, Goudsesingel 284, Rotterdam |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by FAECTOR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information on the event can be found on the FAECTOR site.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 14.45 | Langeveld 3.14 |
| Social Activity by study association AEclipse* | TBA | TBA |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by AEclipse, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information will be published at a later stage on this schedule and on the AEclipse website.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 14.45 | Van der Goot M2-03 |
| Boat trip study association FSR* | 16.00 – 18.00 | Plantagelaan 3, Rotterdam |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by FSR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. If you would like to participate, please register via the FSR event page.
Join the Financial Economics WhatsApp group by FSR via the invitation link link.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 14.45 | Theil C1-1 |
| Social Activity by study association AEclipse* | TBA | TBA |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by AEclipse, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information will be published at a later stage on this schedule and on the AEclipse website.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 14.45 | Polak 1-21 |
| Social Activity by study association MAEUR* | TBA | TBA |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by MAEUR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information will be published at a later stage on this page and on the MAEUR website.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 13.45 | Theil C2-1 |
| Social Activity by study association AEclipse* | TBA | TBA |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by AEclipse, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information will be published at a later stage on this schedule and on the AEclipse website.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 14.00 – 14.45 | Sanders L0-02 |
| Drinks with study association FAECTOR* | 16.00 – 19.00 | De Gele Kanarie, Goudsesingel 284, Rotterdam |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by FAECTOR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information on the event can be found on the FAECTOR site.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 14.00 – 14.45 | Theil C2-2 |
| Social Activity by study association EFR* | TBA | TBA |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by EFR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. More information will be published at a later stage on this schedule and on the EFR website.
| Session | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 13.00 – 14.45 | Polak 2-04 |
| Dinner with study association Transito* | 19.00 – 21.00 | TBA |
*We highly recommend taking part in this social event organised by FSR, but it is not a mandatory part of the Take-Off. If you would like to participate, please register via this Google document.
Join the UPT WhatsApp group by Transito via the invitation link.
- More information
If you have any questions about the ESE Take-Off, we recommend first checking the Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you cannot find your answer there, feel free to contact us via student.events@ese.eur.nl.
