💼Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands

QS World 2026 · #149

A Rotterdam-based university specialising in Business, Economics and Medicine.

About Erasmus Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam is anchored by the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's most internationally ranked business schools, alongside a strong Economics faculty and Erasmus MC, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals.

Why students choose it

  • Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) — one of Europe's top-ranked business schools
  • Strong Economics faculty with a long research tradition
  • Erasmus MC is one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals

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Typical entry grades

AAB (A Level)  ·  IB 34

Top tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

€13,000–€17,000/yr

high tier for Netherlands — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

Mix of English and Dutch — many Bachelor's programmes are English-taught, but Medicine, Dutch Law and some others remain Dutch-medium. Check the specific programme.

Campus

city campus, Rotterdam

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Erasmus Rotterdam's financial aid office.

The Netherlands has a well-known joint government/university scholarship for non-EEA students, alongside a growing number of individual university excellence scholarships.

  • Holland Scholarship: Jointly funded by the Dutch government and participating universities, for non-EEA students — a one-off award (not full funding), available for eligible Bachelor's and Master's programmes.
  • University excellence scholarships: e.g. Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, Utrecht Excellence Scholarship — merit-based, varying in coverage from partial to full tuition, offered independently by individual universities.

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Popular courses

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Economics

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · University-run decentralised selection (motivation, skills assessment, interview) rather than a single national test

Law

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Communication

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Durations are typical for Netherlands — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
1 May (general deadline)
Note
Numerus fixus (restricted-entry) programmes such as Medicine close much earlier — 15 January.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 90–100 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Erasmus Rotterdam FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Erasmus Rotterdam as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Erasmus Rotterdam?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Erasmus Rotterdam expects around AAB at A Level or 34 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Erasmus Rotterdam's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Erasmus Rotterdam's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Erasmus Rotterdam cost for international students?

International tuition at Erasmus Rotterdam typically falls in the €13,000–€17,000/yr range (high tier for Netherlands). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Erasmus Rotterdam's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Erasmus Rotterdam?

Erasmus Rotterdam follows Netherlands's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due 1 may (general deadline). Numerus fixus (restricted-entry) programmes such as Medicine close much earlier — 15 January. Always verify the exact date on Erasmus Rotterdam's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Erasmus Rotterdam?

Netherlands universities, including Erasmus Rotterdam, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Erasmus Rotterdam known for?

A Rotterdam-based university specialising in Business, Economics and Medicine. Erasmus University Rotterdam is anchored by the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's most internationally ranked business schools, alongside a strong Economics faculty and Erasmus MC, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals.

Can I apply to Erasmus Rotterdam with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Erasmus Rotterdam accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Netherlands University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Erasmus Rotterdam and every other Netherlands university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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