In the Netherlands, you can choose from a huge range of different study programmes. So how do you start your search for the best match? Will it be higher professional education or university? Which student city appeals to you? These first steps will help you discover all the possibilities.
What programmes are available?
Are you interested in History, Culture and Media and Communication? Then a bachelor at Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication might be the right study programme for you. We offer four international bachelor's programmes in Rotterdam. discover them via the link below.
What else is there?
Not ready to choose yet? Then explore other possibilities at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). What programmes are available? Where can you study? You are bound to come across programmes you didn't know about before.
1. Discover all EUR bachelor programmes
A good place to start is the overview of all bachelor's programmes at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Fun fact: on our website, you can quickly compare all our programmes using a tool. This allows you to easily compare the most important information about different programmes.
2. Discover other bachelors in the Netherlands
Would you like to look at programmes in other cities? Visit the Study in NL website for the various programme overviews of other universities and colleges.
University of applied sciences or university?
Thinking about university? It’s not the only option. For some, a more applied or professionally focused programme might be a better match. Here’s a quick look at the key differences to help you choose what fits you best. We have listed the most important differences for you below.
University of applied sciences
- Vocational
- Practical solutions
- Education
- Applying existing knowledge
- Practical assignments
- Troubleshooting and implementation
Research university
- Scientific
- Theoretical
- Education and research
- Generating new knowledge
- Research assignments
- Identify and analyse the problem
Students at both a university of applied sciences (HBO) and a research university (WO) receive a bachelor’s degree. Despite their differences, students obtain the same type of diploma, which is internationally accredited.
Education at a research university is not better or more difficult than education at a university of applied sciences. You choose the type of education that suits you best based on who you are, what you want, what you can do and what you know.
Are you not sure what suits you best? Go back to Step 1 and fill in the questionnaire.