Important data
| 17 - 19 August, 2026 | Eurekaweek |
| Week of August 24th, 2026 | Introduction lecture / Introduction day |
| 24 August, 2026 | International Welcome Day |
| 28 - 30 August, 2026 | Freshmen weekend – Study Association Cedo Nulli |
| 31 August, 2026 | Start Academic year & Education |
Registration
You must be fully enrolled to start your studies. You can check the status of your application via Osiris by logging in with your ERNA details (you should've received these by email immediately after registration). Has the status in Studielink changed to ‘registered’? Congratulations, you have gone through all the steps of the applications process!
Not fully registered yet?
For a full enrolment, you must complete a number of steps as quickly as possible (at the latest before the start of the academic year). View the checklist for a complete overview of the steps you need to follow to complete your registration.
Important information
In this block, you can find all the practical information you need after your registration is complete, such as information about your timetable, your ERNA account, etc.
The official start of the academic year is August 31, 2026. Education starts in this week as well.
The first introductions are in the week before the start of the academic year, i.e. the week of 24 August.
Get to know your fellow students during a fun and inspiring introduction day! Attend an introductory lecture, explore the campus through an interactive campus game, and end the day with a lively social gathering. It’s the perfect opportunity to make new friends and kick off your studies in the best way possible. Don’t miss this amazing start to your student life!
Note: MyTimetable opens on the day that you click on the link. To see the desired day or week, click through in the calendar.
Introduction days:
You have received your personal ERNA username and password from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) with which you can log in to the electronic learning environment MyEUR and consult MyEUR ESSB.
The login name has the format 123456ab@eur.nl. An email address is also linked to the student number: 123456ab@student.eur.nl
Do you want to know which information you can find where? Watch the animation video below:
Within two weeks after the status of your enrolment in Studielink has changed to "enrolled", you will receive a digital student card and you can download a proof of enrolment.
The academic year generally starts at the beginning of September and ends at the end of August of the following year. The academic year is divided into periods. For an overview, including education-free periods, see the Academic Year Calendar ESSB.
Here you can find the curriculum for each of the international bachelors:
Via the EUR Course Guide you can find information about the courses in your study programme, e.g. the purpose and content of them.
Regarding your schedule, there is a difference between the general timetable and a personal timetable.
- The general timetable is the same for everyone in your study year. For the academic year 2026-2027 the general timetable for your study programme is known and you can see in the tab below how to find out which days you have to follow classes and which days you do not have any classes.
- In addition to that, you must add some courses to your timetable yourself (which is the personal timetable). To add those courses to your schedule, read this manual carefully. More information can be found in the tab below.
For many courses, you'll be assigned to tutorial or practical groups. We aim to finalise the group divisions at least a week before the start of the course. As soon as the group division is available, you can find your group and corresponding class times in your timetable at timetables.eur.nl.
To find out where to go for lectures that take place on campus, check the campus map.
To view the general timetable*, you can do two things:
- Follow the instructions in the video below explaining how to view your Year 1 general timetable.
- Or go through the step-by-step instructions below:
- Go to: timetables.eur.nl->
- Click on +add timetable ->
- 2026/2027 ->
- Programme of study ->
- Filter on department: Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences ->
- Search for your programme (e.g. ESSB Bachelor PSY/ Bachelor 1 PSY) and select- >
- Click on Add.
*When you open or view the general schedule, you must do so while NOT logged in. When you are logged in, your personal schedule appears automatically. If you are logged in and have also added your general schedule to your account, they will become mixed up, and the student may experience problems with the display.
All compulsory literature can be found in the course description via courses.eur.nl or in the course in Canvas. During courses, most literature is available digitally or in the University Library (UB). Make sure you are in possession of compulsory literature before the course starts.
For International Bachelor in Psychology students, study specific books are available on the fourth floor of the Polak building.
The hub of Erasmus University Rotterdam is Campus Woudestein, which is a 15-minute bike ride or 20-minute tram ride away from the city centre. During your studies at ESSB, you will mainly be studying on campus.
Student housing in the Netherlands is not arranged for you by the university. This is your own responsibility.
However, there are reserved spots for about 25% of the yearly incoming international students at Erasmus University Rotterdam. To help you get started, there is a webinar organised on the Rotterdam housing market that you can review online; you can click through the reserved housing options and other accommodation providers.
We strongly advise you to start looking for accommodation as soon as possible to avoid stress and disappointment.
During your time as a student in the Netherlands, you may find yourself in the situation where you need medical care or professional support. In the Netherlands a General Practitioner (GP) will be your first point of call in case of any (not life-threatening) health issue you may encounter, we strongly recommend you to register with a GP as soon as possible after your arrival in the Netherlands.
For nominal education you are enrolled by the Educational Office. Only if you want to retake a course from a previous year, or do it later, you have to register for it yourself. You will be informed separately about this in due course.
Please note! For resits you always have to register yourself.
The courses you are going to take are published and visible in Canvas at the latest on the Wednesday before the start of the course.
On MyEUR ESSB (login with ERNA id required) you will find all the information you need if you are fully enrolled as a student and are about to start your studies.
For example, the following information can be found on MyEUR ESSB :
- BSA (binding study advice)
- Compensation scheme
- Resits
- Register for exams
- Rules and Regulations
- Etc.
In this block, you will find a number of topics that (may) be important while studying at Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB).
| MyEUR | Starting point for all your information and customisable with useful links. You will find general information about EUR, the ESSB faculty and your study programme here. |
| Canvas | EUR's digital learning environment. Here you will find all (content-related) information about your courses, such as deadlines and involved teachers. You will also submit assignments here. |
| Studentmail (Outlook) | You will receive important emails from the programme and EUR, notifications and personal messages here. |
| Osiris | This is where you keep track of your study progress. You can see your grades here (these are leading as opposed to Canvas) and register here for a resit or course, for example. |
| MyTimetable | This is where you will find your timetable and, therefore, timetable changes. This page tells you how to add your timetable to the calendar on your phone. |
At ESSB it is compulsory to be physically present at tutorials and tutor groups, for more information see the Education and Examination Regulations (EER) and Rules and Regulations (R&R).
As a full-time student, you need to obtain a positive Binding Study Advice at the end of your first Bachelor's year to be allowed to proceed to Bachelor's 2. You can find more information about this on Canvas (Binding Study Advice (BSA) & Entry requirements: Student advisors & Wellbeing) (login with ERNA account required).
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is happy to help you develop your talents. If you have a disability, it can be an obstacle to you as a student during your studies. EUR, therefore, offers extra facilities in areas such as testing and education to support you in this. Make your situation known to the student advisor of your study programme as soon as possible (click here to read more about student advisors) so that the student advisor can respond to your situation as well as possible. You can think of extra examination time and taking the exams on a computer.
The EUR Student Wellbeing programme aims to help students grow and thrive during their life here at the university. This platform is your go-to online space, where everything concerning wellbeing comes together. Whether you are looking for support, resources for self-help, or want to know what’s going on in the Student Wellbeing programme, this platform is the place to be! Click here for our platform.
See our Safe@EUR video below:
In this block, you will read about all the activities you can participate in as a first-time student to help you get a good, smooth start to your study and student life.
The Eurekaweek is a voluntary introduction week of the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). Eurekaweek 2026 will take place from 17-19 August. For more information, see the website of Eurekaweek.
The Student Life Office assists (international) students with all non-study related questions about, for example, housing, student life, finding your way within ESSB or other practical questions. Besides that, each year they organize a couple of events for ESSB students.
Do you have a question for the for the Student Life Office or an idea for the Student Life Team?
Please contact studentlifeofficer@essb.eur.nl or contact them via the chat.
We are excited to help you make connections with your future classmates at ESSB and Erasmus University Rotterdam before you even arrive on campus! To make this possible, you can join the special community app, Goin', where you can meet students from your study programme, faculty or the wider university who share your interests or background. Use of the platform is free of charge and registration is easily done in a few steps via the button below.
Cedo Nulli is the study association of the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, making it a valuable addition to your student life if you study Psychology, Pedagogical Sciences, Sociology, Public Administration, MISOC, or at EUC.
Do you want to make the most of your time at EUR? Cedo Nulli supports you in an educational, recreational, and career-oriented way! From sports activities, parties, social drinks, and study trips to business trips, day trips, study groups, ski trips, and symposia, you’ll find it all at Cedo. Bigger projects include the National Model United Nations (NMUN) project to New York, or the Psychology and Educational Child Studies (PECS) project.
For just €19.99 a year, you gain access to all activities and projects, as well as the opportunity to join committees and chapters. With no obligations, expectations, or high costs, you’ll meet your best friends, prepare for your exams, and/or explore your future career path.
Stay up to date with all events through our website (https://www.cedonulli.nl/) or follow @cedonulli.eur on Instagram. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at info@cedonulli.nl. We hope to see you soon!
Cedo Nulli also organises one of the university's largest projects: the National Model United Nations (NMUN) in New York!
A delegation prepares weekly for the conference for six months. During the project, you will learn various diplomatic skills, such as lobbying, negotiating, public speaking, and much more. At the end of the project, you will represent a country in the largest UN simulation in the world, held in New York City, USA!
Interested? You can find more information about the project and how to apply here: https://cedonulli.nl/nmun.
You can get involved in one of our 17 committees. Committees organise activities by and for students, ranging from creative events to a week abroad with fellow students to career-focused events and more! There is something for everyone. It's the perfect way to develop new skills and build a great network within your programme and the entire ESSB community.
Want to know more? Visit our website here: https://cedonulli.nl/committees.
Are you prepared enough to start your international bachelor at ESSB? Would you like to have a chance to win an official ESSB goodie? Test your knowledge of studying at EUR and ESSB and have a chance at winning one of the ESSB goodies (see button at the top of the page).
Contact
Do you have questions? Please contact one of the departments below:
We can help you more quickly and easily if you mention your student number.
ESSB Front Office
Mandeville Building T15-10
T: (+31) 10-408 2023
Contact page (MyEur)
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