Who we are
The Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC) is an interdisciplinary faculty within Erasmus University Rotterdam, comprising the three departments of History, Arts and Culture Studies, and Media and Communication. Our vibrant and international academic community offers high-quality interdisciplinary education and conducts pioneering research that addresses today’s complex societal challenges.
Our education
At ESHCC, we aim to create lasting societal impact through high-quality interdisciplinary education. We strive to achieve tangible societal impact by advancing innovative, student-centred educational approaches that encourage interdisciplinary learning across faculties and departments. This way we ensure our students are well-prepared to address important societal challenges. We will continue to foster interactive pedagogies and assessment methods, to strengthen our international classroom, as well as our commitment to small-scale, personal learning environments that promote deep engagement and a sense of belonging. The faculty offers three distinct Bachelor programmes and various master programmes, divided into several specialisations.
Our research
The faculty’s research institute, ERMeCHS, brings together scholars conducting high-impact, interdisciplinary research at the crossroads of media, communication, culture, the arts and history. Our work advances critical understandings of the major challenges of today’s society on a national and international level, addressing cultural and historical dimensions of globalisation, the evolving role of media and digital technologies in shaping contemporary societies, and historical approaches to the global economy.
Our students (2024-2025)
1613 Bachelor students
601 Master students
135 Pre-master students
2378 students in total
47.5% Dutch, 37,5% EEA, 15% non-EEA
Our staff (2025)
13 professors
127 associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
13 researchers
35 PhD students
51 Professional Services Staff members
239 staff in total