FindUniPath EditorialErasmus University Rotterdam at a glance
- City
- Rotterdam
- Type
- Public university
- Website
- eur.nl/en
Key takeaways
- For 2027/28, most non-EEA bachelor's at Erasmus cost €14,700 a year; RSM bachelor's €15,200 and Erasmus University College €17,800.
- Most non-EEA master's cost €22,800 a year for 2027/28; RSM master's cost €28,000.
- Deadlines differ by school: ESE master's 1 April 2027, RSM master's 15 May 2027 or earlier when full, Law LL.M.s 1 July 2027.
- Numerus fixus bachelor's (International Business Administration, Psychology, Liberal Arts and Sciences) close on 15 January 2027.
- Bachelor's applicants with a non-Dutch diploma pay a non-refundable €100 application fee.
On this page
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a public research university known for economics, business, law, health and social sciences. For 2027/28, non-EEA students pay €14,700 per year for most bachelor's programs and €22,800 for most master's, according to the university's official tariff page.
EUR is not the cheapest university on this list, especially at its business school (RSM), but its main bachelor's fee is in line with other large Dutch research universities. The key challenge is that each school sets its own deadline. This guide explains the fees, programs, deadlines and steps.
Why Erasmus is on this list
EUR's non-EEA bachelor's fee of €14,700 is similar to other large research universities such as Groningen (€14,400 for most faculties in 2027/28). For that price you study in Rotterdam in programs such as Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business Administration and Psychology, all in English.
Erasmus University Rotterdam tuition fees 2027/28
| School | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Economics (ESE), Social & Behavioural Sciences, Philosophy, History/Culture/Communication, Health Policy, Law | €14,700 | €22,800 |
| Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) | €15,200 | €28,000 |
| Erasmus University College (EUC) | €17,800 | - |
| Erasmus Medical Center | €35,000 | €37,000 |
Some master's have different rates: the Research Master Philosophy costs €11,200, and the Tinbergen Institute research master's €21,200. Nanobiology was still to be decided. Non-EEA bachelor's students at several faculties who were already enrolled in 2025/26 pay a transitional €12,100. EU/EEA students pay the statutory fee of €2,771.
Application fee and funds
Bachelor's applicants with a non-Dutch diploma pay a non-refundable €100 application fee in the EUR Admissions Portal (RSM IBA and the ESE international bachelor's have separate fees). For your residence permit you must also show the IND study norm of €1,130.77 per month for 2026, for 12 months.
English-taught programs
Bachelor's (3 years unless noted)
- Economics: International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics, International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research, Double bachelor BSc² in Econometrics and Economics (4 years)
- Business: International Business Administration (RSM)
- Social sciences: International Bachelor in Psychology, Management of International Social Challenges, International Bachelor Communication and Media
- Humanities: International Bachelor History, International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Science: Nanobiology
Master's (mostly 1 year)
- Accounting, Auditing and Control; Accounting & Financial Management; Behavioural Economics
- Analytics and Operations Research in Logistics; Business Analytics & Management; Business Information Management
- Applied History; Arts, Culture and Society; Psychology of the Digital Media
- Commercial and Company Law (LL.M.)
Browse the official master's overview and compare with other universities in our English-taught programs guide.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's: a secondary diploma equivalent to Dutch VWO plus program-specific mathematics and English requirements; numerus fixus programs use selection. Certified copies are due by 1 August.
Master's: a bachelor's equivalent in level and content to the relevant Dutch bachelor's. Requirements differ by school. At Erasmus School of Economics you need IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in every section, TOEFL iBT 91 (minimum 22) or Cambridge C1 176/C2 180. Online tests are not accepted for visa students, and an English-taught degree alone does not exempt you. Some RSM programs need a GMAT or GRE.
Check your diploma level
Research universities expect VWO level. Nuffic compares the Afghan 12th Grade certificate to HAVO and an Afghan bachelor's to an HBO bachelor's or 2 years of WO. Confirm eligibility with EUR before paying any fee. See our admission requirements guide.
Deadlines for September 2027
| Program group | Deadline |
|---|---|
| RSM Finance & Investments (master's) | 31 October 2026 |
| Numerus fixus bachelor's: IBA, Psychology, Liberal Arts and Sciences | 15 January 2027 |
| RSM International Management/CEMS (master's) | 31 January 2027 |
| Communication and Media (bachelor's) | 15 March 2027 |
| Most other bachelor's; ESE master's | 1 April 2027 |
| ESHCC master's (history, culture, media) | 15 April 2027 |
| Social & Behavioural Sciences master's | 1 May 2027 |
| RSM master's (rolling, closes when full) | 15 May 2027 |
| Law LL.M. programs | 1 July 2027 |
ESE master's applications for 2027/28 open on 1 November 2026. RSM IBA applicants register in Studielink by 15 January 2027 and submit the RSM application (OLAF) by 31 January 2027. RSM master's use rolling admission, so apply early.
Scholarships
Erasmus School of Economics and other EUR schools list scholarships and grants for international students on their own pages. Amounts and eligibility vary by school, so check your school's scholarship page early; deadlines often fall before the admission deadline. National options are in our scholarships guide.
Living in Rotterdam
Study in NL says students spend on average €1,000–€1,500 a month and an average room costs about €550, depending on the city. There is a national housing shortage, so search early and never pay for a room you have not seen. You may work up to 16 hours a week, or full-time in June to August, once your employer has a work permit (TWV).
Honest pros and cons
Benefits
- Bachelor's at €14,700 (2027/28) for most schools
- Strong economics, business and econometrics programs in English
- Official 2027/28 fees already published
- Law LL.M.s accept applications until 1 July 2027
Difficulties
- RSM master's cost €28,000 a year
- Many different deadlines; some close in October or January
- Strict English rules at ESE (6.5 in every IELTS section)
- €100 non-refundable bachelor's application fee
How to apply to Erasmus University Rotterdam
- 1
Find your school's deadline
Use the table above and confirm on the program's facts page.
- 2
Prepare tests
IELTS or TOEFL at the school's level; GMAT/GRE for some RSM master's.
- 3
Apply in Studielink
Register via Studielink.
- 4
Complete the EUR portal
Upload documents in the EUR Admissions Portal (or RSM OLAF) and pay any application fee.
- 5
Accept your offer
Send certified copies and proof of funds.
- 6
Residence permit
EUR applies to the IND; you collect the MVV. See our Netherlands student visa guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Erasmus University Rotterdam tuition for international students?
For 2027/28, non-EEA students pay €14,700 a year for most bachelor's (RSM €15,200, EUC €17,800) and €22,800 for most master's (RSM €28,000).
What is the Erasmus University Rotterdam application deadline?
It depends on the school. Most bachelor's close on 1 April 2027, numerus fixus bachelor's on 15 January 2027, ESE master's on 1 April 2027, RSM master's on 15 May 2027 or earlier, and Law LL.M.s on 1 July 2027.
Does Erasmus University Rotterdam accept IELTS online?
Erasmus School of Economics does not accept online tests for visa students. Check your own school's language page.
Is there an application fee at Erasmus University Rotterdam?
Yes, bachelor's applicants with a non-Dutch diploma pay a non-refundable €100 fee. Master's application fees vary and were not verified.
Official sources
Checked on 16 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change — always confirm on the official page before you apply.
- 1.Erasmus University Rotterdam — Tuition fee tariffs 2027-2028
- 2.Erasmus University Rotterdam — Bachelor admission and application
- 3.Erasmus School of Economics — Admission requirements (international diploma)
- 4.RSM — Deadlines
- 5.EUR — International Bachelor Econometrics facts & figures
- 6.EUR — Media & Business facts & figures
- 7.EUR — International Business Law facts & figures
- 8.Nuffic — Afghanistan: level of diplomas
- 9.Study in NL — Finding a place to live
- 10.IND — Required amounts (study norm)
- 11.EUR — Social Inequalities and Change facts & figures
- 12.IND — Student residence permit