Do you have little or no experience abroad and are you curious to find out what it’s like to be an international student for a day? Then sign up for the excursion from Rotterdam to Malmo, Sweden from 8 December-10 December 2026.
This unique opportunity will allow you to explore Swedish culture, experience life at Malmö University, expand your international network, and discover one of Sweden's most vibrant student cities. The programme includes a city tour, a campus tour, a traditional choir performance connected to St. Lucia Day, a presentation from Drivhuset Malmö, and a social activity with local Malmö University students.
This excursion is supported by the A.A. van Beek-Fonds and is connected to the UNIC European University Alliance. The UNIC European University Alliance is a partnership of ten universities across Europe dedicated to creating new opportunities for learning, collaboration, and mobility. Through UNIC, EUR students can participate in a wide range of international experiences, including semester exchanges, summer schools, internships, Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), and other short-term mobility opportunities. Learn more about the opportunities on the UNIC Mobility Hub.
Event details
- Dates: Tuesday 8 December to Thursday 10 December 2026
- Time: To be confirmed
- Cost: Free of charge (participants will be required to pay a participation deposit if selected. Please see the deposit and cancellation policy for more information).
- Who can participate? Priority will be given to EUR students with little or no previous experience studying, working, volunteering, or travelling abroad.
- Included: Flights, accommodation, two meals, and two activities.
- Not included: Some meals, personal expenses, and activities during free time.
Programme
Tuesday 8 December 2026
- Travel from Rotterdam to Malmö
- Guided city tour of Malmö
Wednesday 9 December 2026
- Campus tour of Malmö University
- St. Lucia Day choir performance
- Lunch
- Presentation by Drivhuset Malmö
- Social activity with Malmö University students
Thursday 10 December 2026
- Return travel from Malmö to Rotterdam
Please note that the programme is subject to change. Final details will be shared with selected participants before departure.
Eligibility
- You have little or no previous experience studying, working, volunteering, or travelling abroad;
- You are fully available from 8-10 December 2026;
- You have read and understood the event details, application process, and the deposit and cancellation policy;
- You are available to attend a pre-departure session before the excursion.
How to Apply
Places are limited and participation is competitive. To apply, please complete the registration form by Monday 19 October 2026. All applications will be reviewed after the deadline, and applicants will be notified of the outcome shortly thereafter.
We particularly encourage applications from students who have not previously had the opportunity to participate in an international experience.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, we have seen an increasing number of cancellations and no-shows for our events and activities. To help ensure that places are allocated fairly, we kindly ask that you only apply if you are committed to attending the excursion. Successful applicants will be required to pay a €50 deposit to confirm their place. This deposit will be fully refunded after the excursion, provided the student attends the programme in full. If unforeseen circumstances prevent you from participating, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing marisa.bachetti@eur.nl. This will allow us to offer your place to another interested student.
- Students must pay the €50 deposit by the specified deadline to secure their place. If the deposit is not received by the specified deadline, the place will be offered to another student.
- Students who cancel on or before 24 November 2026 may be eligible for a refund of their deposit.
- Students who cancel after 24 November 2026 will not receive a refund of their deposit unless exceptional or extenuating circumstances apply.
- Students who attend the excursion in full will receive a full refund of their €50 deposit following the completion of the programme.
- More information
This activity is sponsored by the A.A. van Beek-Fonds and is connected to the UNIC European Alliance.
