A warm welcome to ESHCC!
Thank you for applying to one of our study programmes and welcome to the Erasmus School of History, Culture, and Communication! We are very glad to welcome you to our faculty and cannot wait to see you in person. On this website you can find some practical information that is useful to know before starting your studies at our school. This includes important information about your introduction week, so take your time to read this carefully.
To help you get started, we’ve gathered some practical information below. You'll also find three buttons leading directly to your department’s page for more programme-specific details. Please read through to the bottom of this page for important updates regarding your introduction week. If you have any questions after reading the information, our contact details are located at the bottom of this page.
International students have several opportunities to arrange practical matters on campus at the One Stop Shop. Also check out the pick-up service from Schiphol Airport. Additionally, you can follow Dutch courses, take part in the ESN Introduction Days, take bicycle lessons, request IKEA service, or find help with housing. You can find all information about this on this page.
Students who hold a non-EEA passport, will receive information about immigration from our Immigration Desk in May or early June.
For other practical information for international students, please visit this page.
First things first: student housing in the Netherlands is not arranged for you by the university; it is your own responsibility. This unfortunately means that you may not be able to find a place directly (in the area you would like). We have made arrangements with some housing platforms, but housing is still limited. We strongly recommend you start looking as soon as possible to avoid stress and disappointment. Please find an overview of the options on the housing website of EUR.
With your ERNA account from the EUR, you can log in to your portal at MyEUR. We expect you to check this portal at least twice a week to keep yourself up to date about study related information. We recommend you to have this page as your homepage of your browser. You can use the settings of your browser to arrange this.
The compulsory literature can be found in the online Course Catalogue. Use the course code of the course you want to look up and paste it into the search bar.
Moving into university life is exciting, but it may also feel overwhelming. We want you to know that you do not have to figure it all out on your own. At Erasmus University Rotterdam, we offer a wide range of student support services. Whether you need help with practical matters, personal challenges, or want to join workshops and social activities to grow outside the classroom, we are here for you.
Head over to the Student Wellbeing Platform to explore available student support services at EUR.
All information about health and healthcare in the Netherlands can be found on this website.
International Faculty Association ACE is the Faculty Association of the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC). Its main goals are to organise social, career and study related activities for the ESHCC students, broadening the students’ perspectives and making them feel at home within our faculty. Read more about it here.
ESHCC introduction week
As part of the start of your time here as a student, the faculty organises an introduction week for new students of all programmes. This will consist of a plenary introduction to the study programme, a campus tour, social events, and getting familiar with the ESHCC staff and systems. Bachelor students will also partake in activities organised by the mentors.
ESHCC Social Kick-off Event 2026 (only for bachelor students)
On Wednesday 26 August 2026, during the official ESHCC introduction week, bachelor students will have the chance to attend the annual ESHCC Social Kick-off event! It's a fantastic opportunity to bond with fellow bachelor students not only from your own programme but from the whole faculty, make lasting memories, and kickstart new friendships. More information about the event will be shared with you in mid-June.
Contact
For practical and administrative questions about your study programme:
| Name | Programme | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yara de Kwaasteniet | IBCoM | ibcomstudents@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail | M8-34 |
| Mirjam Knegtmans | Bachelor and (pre)master Arts and Culture Studies | acsstudents@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail | M7-21 |
| Leontine Hulzink | Bachelor and (pre)master History | historystudents@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail | M6-35 |
| Simona Šimkutė | RASL Dual Degree | rasl@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail | M8-36 |
| Camille Motte | GLOCAL, SCMA & MAGMa | glocal@eshcc.eur.nl, researchmaster@eshcc.eur.nl, magma@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail | M7-31 |
| Vera Dullemond | (Pre)master Media Studies | mediastudies@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail | M8-34 |
For specific questions and advice regarding the study programme, study planning, personal circumstances, or studying with a functional impairment etc., you can contact the student advisor:
| Name | Programme | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eveline Stoker | IBCoM | studentadvisor.ibcom@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail |
| Ingrid Wesselink | Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies | studentadvisor.acs@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail |
| Mark te Braake | Bachelor History | studentadvisor.his@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail |
| Ruben van Gaalen | All ESHCC (pre)masters | studentadvisor.master@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail |
For questions related to your student experience such as events, workshops, introduction week, Bootcamp, and the mentor programmes, you can contact the ESHCC Student Experience Officer:
| Name | Programme | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simona Šimkutė | All programmes | studentexperience@eshcc.eur.nl | Request an appointment by e-mail | M8-36 |