Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Before your exchange

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Are you curious about what an exchange semester at Erasmus University Rotterdam is like? Here you will find all the information you need before you can go on exchange.

​​​​​​Here you can find out which courses are available, how to sign up for courses and how the Dutch educational system works.

The Student Exchange Handbook is full of practical information that will help you settle in fast and easy.

Check out the Erasmus Student Network Rotterdam (ESN), the international student organization of Erasmus University Rotterdam! They create a home for all international students in Rotterdam and organize over 150 events throughout the year.

Most international students from outside the EU/EEA studying in the Netherlands for more than 90 days need to apply for an entry visa and/or Dutch residence permit. Please find out more about immigration procedure here.

If you will be living in the Netherlands for more than 4 months, you are obliged to register at the City Hall in the town in which you are living. 

Finding a place to stay in Rotterdam can be difficult. It is your own responsibility to find accommodation, here you will find information to get you started.

You are required to have a health insurance for the time you are on exchange in the Netherlands. Find out more about the option here.

During your exchange

Find out what kind of opportunities Erasmus University has to offer.

Information for during your exchange

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