Join us for a free welcome event for international students, held separately from Eurekaweek. Whether you're participating in Eurekaweek or not, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet your fellow international students, make new friends, and start building your international community before classes begin. Expect a fun, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where you can connect with students from all over the world.
- Date
- Monday 24 Aug 2026, 13:00 - 16:00
- Type
- Introduction
- Spoken Language
- English
- Room
- Erasmus Sport, sporthal 1
This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow international students, make new friends, and start building your community before classes begin. Expect a fun, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where you can connect with students from all over the world.
During the International Welcome Day, you can:
- Meet international student associations and discover how to get involved in campus life.
- Participate in creative workshops, interactive sessions and sports activities.
- Join speed friending to connect with fellow students and start building your network.
- Visit the information fair to learn more about student life, support services and opportunities at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
- Enjoy traditional Dutch snacks while meeting students from around the world.
- Take part in our event competition for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Start your Erasmus journey by making new connections, gaining useful tips and taking your first steps towards an unforgettable student experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to Erasmus University Rotterdam!
Programme
| Time | What |
|---|---|
| 13.00 – 15.30 | Information fair |
| 14.00 – 14.15 | Welcome speech head of International Office |
| 14.15 – 15.00 | Workshop Macrame |
| 14.15 – 15.30 | Dutch games |
| 14.30 – 15.00 | Move & Connect |
| 14.30 – 15.30 | Try Traditional Dutch Snacks |
| 14.30 – 15.00 | Speed Friending |
| 15.00 – 15.30 | Move & Connect |
| 15.15 – 16.00 | Workshop Beading |
| 16.00 | Closing Ceremony & Awards |
Registration
Registration for the workshops and Move & Connect will open two weeks prior to the event!
- More information
For questions about the event, send your email to orientation@eur.nl.
