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International
Bachelor
Programmes
2022-2023
International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 1
Content
About Erasmus
School of Economics
B
ased in the vibrant city of Rotterdam, community, government positions and research
the economic and logistics centre of anywhere in the world. You can recognise
Europe, Erasmus School of Economics economists from Rotterdam by their effectiveness,
has provided outstanding education and drive, commitment and academic attitude.
produced excellent research for over a We not only devote attention to the issues of today,
century. The school has been a host to but we also focus on possible solutions to the
many of the world’s renowned researchers problems of tomorrow.
and prides itself on the first Nobel prize
in economic sciences, awarded to Jan This brochure gives you a chance to discover our
Tinbergen in 1969. bachelor’s programmes with their wide variety of
specialisations, as well as our academic approach
Many successful careers have started here. and culture. We are confident that this will leave
Graduates of Erasmus School of Economics you with the desire to know more about Erasmus
are ideally equipped for success in the business School of Economics.
Rotterdam
About Erasmus School of Economics 03
Student life 14 170+ 2
Education philosophy 05 Major
Nationalities Rotterdam
Binding study advice 05 The Hague Airports
Make the most of your study 14 Largest seaport
Airport
What do our alumni say? 16
Master programmes 17
BSc Programmes 06 Career prospects 17 #1 #10 in the
Schiphol
Airport
in Europe world
Meet Rotterdam 18
• BSc in Economics and Meet the University 20
Business Economics 06
• BSc in Econometrics and
Operations Research 08
• Double bachelor BSc² Econometrics
and Economics 10
Meet us 22
nd
• Double bachelor Economics/ Application and admission 24
Econometrics and Philosophy of Practical information 25
Economics/Econometrics12 Student support 25 Largest city in
Useful addresses 26 The Netherlands
02 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 03
What our
students Education Philosophy
say
‘What I find special about this
programme is the accessibility we have Education Binding
philosophy study advice
to the professors. We can always ask
questions about an exercise or the
programme through email or in lectures
and the professors will always respond.’
Lokyin Tsang
Economics and Business Economics
Erasmus School of Economics aims to be the There’s more to studying at Erasmus School of
number one choice for the most talented Economics than a qualification on paper.
and ambitious students and to create a solid A positive attitude, a strong work ethic and
foundation for an inspiring career in economics or motivation are paramount, if only because you
econometrics. To achieve this, we have formulated need to obtain all credits of the first year’s subjects
three ambitions for our educational programmes. in that same year. To this end, we offer an active
guidance programme to help you complete your
‘The fact that you can do Econometrics 1. To offer a range of possibilities for truly courses in time and avoid study delay. We help you
as a bachelor straight away is something ambitious students. Beyond the standard to find your way and give you the support you need
a lot of other countries do not offer. curriculum, plenty of development opportunities during your first year of studies. This means a senior
Having professors who are at the very are offered for the most ambitious, talented and student will act as your mentor as you regularly
top of their fields teach you the most motivated students. Examples are our double meet up in a small group to discuss your
recent developments in Econometrics is degree programmes and our honours classes. study progress and study-related topics.
very unique and valuable to me.’ 2. To achieve the highest level of excellence in Our students also have access to study advisors,
economics teaching. We are firm believers in study counsellors, university psychologists and
Stevan Jevremov the positive spillover effects of good research other support staff.
Econometrics and Operations Research on good teaching. Faculty members who are
involved in both research and teaching do all Furthermore, Erasmus School of Economics uses
their teaching from the perspective of economic a 5 block system to help students progress by
science. The quality of our academic teaching is focusing on a limited number of courses at a time.
ensured by exposing students to active research Each block consists of 8 weeks; 7 weeks of classes,
in all phases of their studies. followed by 1 week of examinations.
3. To be truly globally-oriented. It goes without Re-sits are scheduled at the end of the year.
saying that our ambitions can only be realised
‘One of my biggest concerns before by being truly globally-oriented. As Erasmus
coming here was: what if I’m not good School of Economics, we aim to have an
enough for all these mathematical international (teaching) staff, to teach national
courses? The programme is well and international students and to make their
organised and thought out, you have a educational experience truly international. We
tutorial group of around 15 people every offer a wide range of English-spoken bachelor
week for each subject which really helps and master programmes and we encourage our
face the challenges that arise when bachelor students to participate in international
understanding new topics from scratch exchange programmes. The number of
and coping with new material.’ international students and international staff
is constantly growing.
Sara Marques Rubio
Double bachelor BSc² Econometrics
and Economics
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BSc in Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Course overview
Business Economics Bachelor year 1
Introduction to
block 1 Accounting Guidance
Mathematics
block 2 Microeconomics Introduction to Data-analytics
block 3 Macroeconomics Applied statistics 1
Introduction to Academic Skills
Mathematics and
eur.nl/economics Study programme block 4
Game Theory
Philosophy Behavioural
Economics
block 5 Organisation and Strategy
Year one: laying the groundwork
The International Bachelor Economics and The International Bachelor Economics and Business
Business Economics is a captivating three Economics concentrates on worldwide issues Bachelor year 2
year programme that focuses on worldwide related to economics and business. Your first year block 1 Applied Microeconomics Applied Statistics 2
issues related to economics and business is divided into five blocks of eight weeks. block 2 International Economics Economics of the Welfare State
from expanding markets to the impact of Each block, you focus on two courses. Subjects block 3 Finance 1 History of Economic Thought
financial crises. range from micro to macroeconomics, from
block 4 Introduction to Econometrics Empirical Marketing
marketing to mathematics, and accounting to
block 5 Intermediate Accounting Research Project
Not only will you develop your analytical and organisation and strategy. In separate sessions, led
Students are advised to already start with the course Career Skills in Bachelor-2.
problem-solving skills during this programme, by a student mentor, you will work on your skills in
but also you will improve your presentation as studying, presentation, writing and debating.
well as your academic writing and reading skills. Bachelor year 3
The fact that each cohort is made up of at least Years two and three: adding breadth and block 1 Minor/Study abroad/Internship
50% international students from all over the world depth to knowledge, skills and experience block 2 Electives/Study abroad/Internship
(as opposed to foreigners already living in the In your second year you will deepen your block 3
Netherlands), implies that class group thinking, the knowledge of the subjects introduced in the first Major Career Skills
block 4
in-class examples and the interactions in but also year. You will also be introduced to several new
between classes are much more inter-cultural and subjects like international economics, finance and block 5 Bachelor’s Thesis
global than what happens in other programmes. economics of the welfare state. You cover not just No rights can be derived from this overview.
Moreover, Rotterdam is a vibrant, multicultural city theory: all courses consist of lectures as well as
that is at the forefront of exciting developments in assignments in small-scale work groups.
industry, logistics, science, culture and architecture.
In your third and final year the choice is yours. You
The International Bachelor Economics and Business will pick your major and have a chance to add more
Economics programme will bring you: breadth to your studies with electives and a minor.
• A thorough understanding of economics Now is also the time to do an internship or take part
and business economics. in an exchange programme at one of our many
• A balanced mix of theory and practice. partner universities abroad.
• An international classroom, cosmopolitan
atmosphere and ample opportunities
to study abroad.
• Advanced teaching methods and
personal academic support.
• Excellent career opportunities.
Degree
Deadline Start Language BSc Economics and
1 April/ 1 May September English Business Economics
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BSc in Econometrics and Operations Research
Econometrics and Course overview
Operations Research Bachelor year 1
block 1 Introduction to Analysis Introduction to Statistics
block 2 Microeconomics Matrix Algebra Guidance
block 3 Macroeconomics Analysis
block 4 Vector Calculus Probability Theory Introduction to Programming
block 5 Statistics Linear Programming Mathematical Methods
eur.nl/econometrics Study programme
Bachelor year 2
Year one: a diverse kick-off in every way
Combinatorial Introduction to
The International Bachelor Econometrics Your first-year courses contain topics in block 1 Programming
Optimisation Multivariate Statistics
and Operations Research is a three year mathematics, statistics, and economics. You will
Mathematical
programme that focuses on the application also receive training in computer programming block 2 Nonlinear Optimisation Markov Processes
Economics
of mathematical and statistical techniques to learn how to build models and implement
block 3 Finance Econometrics 1 Simulation
to answer economic questions. During this mathematical techniques. Your first experience with
block 4 Marketing Econometrics 2 Introductory Seminar
programme you will learn to create and operational research will consist of analysing and
Case Studies Academic Skills
apply mathematical and statistical models to solving optimisation problems by applying these block 5 Time Series Analysis Econometrics and OR
explain, predict and solve real-life problems. mathematical methods. We work with tutorial groups Students are advised to already start with the course Career Skills in Bachelor-2.
of about thirty students, which allows for individual
It enables you to take on complex issues like: attention and intensive guidance. During many of
Bachelor year 3
• H ow will interest rates and stock prices evolve the practical assignments, you will work in groups of
block 1 Minor/Study abroad/Internship
over the coming years? around four students.
• How can waiting times in health care be reduced? block 2 Electives/Study abroad/Internship
• H ow can we enhance the effectiveness of online Years two and three: a topical and practice- block 3 Ethics in Econometrics
Major Career Skills
advertising by using Big Data? oriented approach block 4
• How can public transport planning be improved? During your second year you will focus on more block 5 Bachelor’s Thesis
advanced courses in different areas like mathematics,
No rights can be derived from this overview.
What better place to study econometrics than statistics, econometrics and business economics.
Rotterdam? A vibrant, multicultural city that is at You will divide your time equally between theory and
the forefront of exciting developments in industry, practice, and you will work in small groups during
logistics, science, culture and architecture. It is also lectures and assignments.
the place where modern Econometrics was born at The third year offers many choices. First you get to
the acclaimed Econometric Institute, cofounded in take a minor (elective courses within or outside the
1956 by Nobel laureate Jan Tinbergen. field of economics, such as law or psychology), study
abroad at a partner university, or take an internship.
Here you will find: In the second half of the year, you will choose a
• A unique combination of theory and practice. specialisation in one of the following four majors:
• Intensive individual academic support. • Econometrics
• Plenty of challenges for excellent students. • Quantitative Logistics
• An international classroom and • Quantitative Finance
cosmopolitan atmosphere. • Business Analytics and Quantitative Marketing
• A vast international business and
academic network. Your major involves two specialisations and a
Degree
seminar. You will complete your programme with Deadline Start Language BSc Econometrics and
a bachelor thesis. 1 April/ 1 May September English Operations Research
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Double bachelor BSc² Econometrics and Economics
Double bachelor BSc² Course overview
Econometrics and Bachelor year 1
block 1 Introduction to Analysis Introduction to Statistics Guidance
Economics block 2
block 3
block 4
Matrix Algebra
Analysis
Probability Theory
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Introduction to Programming
Academic Skills 1
Vector Calculus
block 5 Statistics Linear Programming Mathematical Methods
eur.nl/bsc2 Study programme Bachelor year 2
Introduction to
Year one: focus on econometrics block 1 Accounting Programming
Multivariate Statistics
Econometricians examine the mathematical In your first year, you will focus primarily on block 2 International Economics Nonlinear Optimisation
aspects of economic problems. Economists Econometrics and Operations Research with various block 3 Finance 1 Econometrics 1
strive for a deep understanding of the nature basic courses in mathematics and statistics. Empirical Marketing
Introduction to
of these problems. Are you interested in This introduction includes solving optimisation block 4 Econometrics 2
Behavioural Economics Philosophy Academic Skills 2
both? The double bachelor BSc² programme problems through mathematics and a training in
block 5 Organisation and Strategy Intermediate Accounting
enables you to complete two entire three- programming to help you implement mathematical
year bachelor programmes in just four years. methods. The courses microeconomics and
Bachelor year 3
macroeconomics complete the year.
block 1 Applied Microeconomics Combinatorial Optimisation
During this study you will focus on conceptual
Economics of the
matters like inflation, valuation and production Years two, three and four: from a solid block 2 Mathematical Economics Markov Processes
Welfare State
as well as quantitative issues like risk, forecasts, foundation to a double bachelor IBEB Major
block 3 Simulation
uncertainty, probability and scenario analysis. The following three years all consist of both
block 4 Introductory Seminar Case Studies
As such, this programme provides you with a economic and econometric subjects. In the second
block 5 Econometrics and Operations Reseach Time Series Analysis
thorough understanding of how economics year of the double bachelor programme, you will lay
Students are advised to already start with the course Career Skills in Bachelor-3.
works and gives you access to the latest practical the groundwork with fundamental courses. Years
quantitative econometrical tools to analyse three and four are about deepening your knowledge
economic problems and calculate their solutions. and further developing your skills. You will take Bachelor year 4
on your economic major in year three and your block 1 Minor/Study Abroad/Internship
The double bachelor is quite demanding, since you econometric major in year four. block 2 Electives/Study Abroad/Internship
will have to acquire an average of 66 credits each block 3 History of Economic Thought
Econometrics Major Career Skills
year instead of the standard 60 credits. In order In this final year, you have the opportunity to block 4
to help students meet this challenge, personal choose a minor (a combination of electives) at or block 5 Bachelor’s Thesis
attention and intensive guidance are offered outside Erasmus School of Economics. You can No rights can be derived from this overview.
throughout the programme. also opt to study abroad or do an internship. With
the completion of a thesis you conclude the double
What better place to study econometrics bachelor BSc² programme.
and economics than Rotterdam? A vibrant,
multicultural city that is at the forefront of exciting
developments in industry, logistics, science,
culture and architecture. It is also the place where
modern Econometrics was born at the acclaimed
Econometric Institute, cofounded in 1956 by
Nobel laureate Jan Tinbergen. Degrees
BSc Econometrics and
Deadline Start Language
Operations Research
1 April/ 1 May September English
+ BSc Economics and
Business Economics
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Double bachelor in Double bachelor Economics/Econometrics and Philosophy of Economics/Econometrics
Economics/Econometrics Course overview
and Philosophy of Bachelor year 1
Economics/Econometrics
No Philosophy courses in the first year.
Bachelor year 2
block 1a The Early Enlightenment
block 1b Human Conditions I
eur.nl/economics-philosophy Study programme
Bachelor year 3
eur.nl/econometrics-philosophy Year one: focus on economics
or econometrics block 1a Foundations of the Social Sciences I* Technology and Social Change*
In your first year of the programme, you will follow block 1b Foundations of the Social Sciences II* Critique*
Together, Erasmus School of Economics the complete first year of either the International *These courses can also be used as a minor for Economics or Econometrics.
and Erasmus School of Philosophy offer a Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics or
unique opportunity for students who wish to Econometrics and Operations Research. Bachelor year 4
combine their economics or econometrics block 1a Essential Contemporary Challenges
degree with a second degree in philosophy. Year two and three: from a solid foundation
block 1b Thought Experiments
Students in this programme obtain two to a second bachelor
degrees in four years: Bachelor of Science In addition to the regular economics or econometrics block 2a Human Conditions II Ethical Aspects
(BSc) in Economics and Business Economics curriculum, you will follow introductory philosophy block 2b Ecophilosophy Philosophy of Science III of Economics
or Econometrics and Operations Research courses in the first ten weeks of the academic year.
block 3a The High Enlightenment I Values, Welfare and Cooperation
and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy These lectures will be given in the evening (after 6pm).
of a Specific Discipline. block 3b The High Enlightenment II Descartes and Spinoza Thesis
Year four: focus on Philosophy block 4a Social and Political Philosophy Philosophy
The economics or econometrics part of the The fourth year of your programme will consist
block 4b Moral Philosophy Aesthetics
programme prepares you for a career in which you solely of advanced philosophy courses, divided into
No rights can be derived from this overview. This overview shows one of the options to design the programme.
analyse and solve issues in the field of economics eight blocks per year. Each block runs for five weeks
However, the programme is flexible and can be further optimised to the schemes of individual students.
and business, either by applying mathematical and lectures will be given in the late afternoon and
concepts (economics) or building mathematical evening hours. In total, the fourth year contains 60
models (econometrics). credits. In the course of this final year students will
also be guided by an advisor in writing their thesis.
The philosophy part of the programme enables
you to develop philosophical skills such as logical Depending on which programme you would like to
reasoning and the ability to express yourself clearly combine the bachelor in Philosophy of a Specific
in writing. You will learn about philosophical Discipline with, please see the course overview of
problems and ethical issues, and you will gain Economics and Business Economics on page 6 or
knowledge about the history and basic assumptions Econometrics and Operations Research on page 8.
of the academic discipline of economics.
Having these two bachelor degrees increases your
employability and gives you a head start when
searching for a job. Your background in philosophy
will provide you with an awareness of the theoretical
foundations of your discipline. This allows you to
Degrees
pose relevant questions, come up with innovative Deadline Start Language BSc Economics/Econo
solutions and go a step further than others. 1 April/ 1 May September English metrics + BA Philosophy of
Economics/Econometrics
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Make the and skills (gained during your study) in a professional
environment. The internship has to have both
Study associations
As an Economics or Econometrics student in
most of
an academic approach and academic relevance. Rotterdam you have every opportunity to enjoy an
Supervision during the internship consists of practical active student life. The city of Rotterdam as well as a
supervision by the internship company and academic variety of student associations offer you all sorts of
your study supervision by Erasmus School of Economics.
An additional option would be for students to
combine an internship with writing a thesis.
activities, in a social and a professional context.
Erasmus School of Economics is proud to
support the study associations for its students and
Study abroad Bachelor Honours Class wholeheartedly encourages students to
One of the main features of our bachelor The Bachelor Honours Class offers you the become active members.
programmes is the opportunity to study abroad in opportunity to broaden your horizons, to extend
the third year or fourth year (BSc²). Erasmus School your knowledge and further develop your skills. Our official study associations for the BSc
of Economics has a varied and attractive global The extracurricular programme offers you a unique programmes in this brochure are:
network of approximately 100 partner universities chance to attend guest lectures by industry leaders
that are strong in economics and business and experts in the fields of science, business and Economic Faculty Association Rotterdam (EFR),
economics. Many of them are ranked in the Top 100 politics on different current economic issues and established in 1963, is one of the largest and most
of the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities improve your academic, writing and presentation active study associations in the Netherlands. EFR
by subject Economics. skills in various assignments. organises a wide variety of events like international
conferences, the Business Week and inspiring
Internship Erasmus Recruitment Days international lectures. Events for you to attend or
At Erasmus School of Economics students can obtain With over 100 companies, the Erasmus Recruitment even help organise. Their activities are not only
study credits when completing a non-mandatory Days is the largest on-campus recruitment event in socially, professionally and culturally relevant to
internship in the third year or fourth year (BSc²) of Europe. The Erasmus Recruitment Days takes places your study programme – they offer you
the bachelor programme. An internship takes eight annually at Erasmus University Rotterdam. great fun at the same time.
weeks and has a study workload of 12 EC. During the
internship you will be applying scientific knowledge efr.nl
FAECTOR is the thriving student faculty association
George Peking
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Bocconi
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University #51-75
#51-75 #27 Tour (visit investment banks in London), Study
project trips (for example in Canada, Brasil, South
Korea, Taiwan), The National Econometrics Day
Erasmus
(co-organisors). Smaller events include social drinks,
University
Rotterdam company visits, and sport tournaments. At this
#34 University
moment, FAECTOR is the biggest study association
of Toulouse 1 for Econometrics students in the world!
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University of
Chile
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#51-75
#201-300 eur.nl/en/education/study-rotterdam/student-
life/student-organisations
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What do
our alumni
say?
‘In a constantly changing environment,
I am applying the analytical skills which Master Career
programmes prospects
I acquired in studying Behavioural
Economics. Principally, I gained an
ability to understand complex problems
quickly by breaking them down into
smaller components.’
Johannes-Alexander Weis
Behavioural Economics Eager to continue your education? We would gladly Of course, your career opportunities partly depend
Data Scientist | Solution Engineer at Celonis SE welcome you to our one-year master programmes on your chosen specialisation subjects, but being
with specialisations that match the available majors an Economics or Econometrics graduate from
in the bachelor programmes. For students wishing Rotterdam will give you an excellent opportunity
to pursue a career in research, our two-year to follow the career path of your choice.
Research Master programmes at Tinbergen
Institute could be of interest. We offer: Our Economics graduates often work in fields like
banking, accountancy, tax consultancy, economic
‘One of my first projects was to MSc in Accounting, Auditing and Control research or at trade and multinational companies, but
build a model that determines how • Accounting and Auditing you also find plenty of Rotterdam economists in more
valuable each type of email that we • Accounting and Control generalist positions at academic level. They become
send to customers is. To answer this • Accounting and Finance stock exchange analysts, entrepreneurs, tax inspectors,
question, I literally opened one of politicians, HR managers, sales and marketing
my textbooks to find an appropriate MSc in Economics and Business managers or scientific journalists for example.
model I could build to estimate the • Behavioural Economics
effect of every email.’ • Data Science and Marketing Analytics We can safely say that being an Econometrics
• Economics of Markets and Organisations graduate from Rotterdam opens career doors
Susanne Reijndorp • Economics of Sustainability everywhere. Investment banks, insurance
BSc in Econometrics and Operations • Financial Economics companies, asset management companies,
Research, Master programme in Business • Health Economics marketing research and consultancy firms,
Analytics and Quantitative Marketing, • International Economics multinationals, transport authorities, and government
Research Data Scientist at bol.com • Marketing agencies would gladly welcome you.
• Policy Economics
• Strategy Economics
• Urban, Port and Transport Economics
MSc in Econometrics and Management
Science
‘Although my current job does not • Analytics and Operations Research in Logistics
necessarily require econometric • Business Analytics and Quantitative Marketing
modelling, the analytical mindset and • Econometrics
numeracy skills obtained during my • Quantitative Finance
studies have definitely helped me with
data analyses I have had to perform.’ Research Master in Business Data Science
Christiaan Lensvelt Research Master in Economics
BSc in Econometrics and Operations
Research, Master programme in Quantitative
Finance and Econometrics, Associate
Consultant at Eden McCallum
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Meet
Rotterdam
Fenix Food Factory
A culinary hotspot in an old port warehouse in
Katendrecht. A place for enjoying local food
Rotterdam and drinks with your friends.
Most international students consider
Rotterdam a great place to study.
No doubt, you will too. Although
your bachelor programme might be
demanding, there is always room for
extra-curricular and social activities. Shopping
Rotterdam features the latest and the best
in music, fashion, books and dining,
regardless of taste or budget. Lijnbaan,
Koopgoot and Hoogstraat have a varied
Culture and Entertainment collection of shops, mainly the bigger
Rotterdam offers a multitude of cultural events commercial chains. For original boutiques
and entertainment throughout the year. Have and galleries take a look at the Oude and
you heard of the International Film Festival Nieuwe Binnenweg or the Pannekoekstraat
Rotterdam, North Sea Jazz or Museum Boijmans in the centre of Rotterdam or visit the
van Beuningen for example? Whether it is ‘Zwaanshalskwartier’ in Rotterdam North.
festivals and concerts or museums and cinemas
that you like, you will definitely find something
that appeals to you in Rotterdam.
Outdoor and sports
Rotterdam is a popular host city for major sports
events, such as the Rotterdam Marathon, the
Going out in the city
World Tennis Tournament and the CHIO horse
Go for a drink at the Witte de Withstraat,
riding event. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you
the Oude Haven and the Nieuwe
can go biking, jogging or inline skating in one of
Binnenweg or cross the Erasmus
the city parks, go sailing on the Rottemeren or
bridge to the Kop van Zuid. Relax on
visit Hoek van Holland beach!
one of the many terraces and sip your
cappuccino or beer while looking at the
people passing by. Do you like dancing?
Clubbing in Rotterdam will prove to be
an epic experience. Good to know: most
students prefer Thursdays for their
night on the town. Markthal Rotterdam
A city icon. The biggest indoor market of the
Netherlands. Shops, fresh food units, bars,
restaurants and apartments are all based
Kralingse Plas under an enormous arch, decorated
Relax and soak up the sun in this great lakeside park. It’s with an impressive artwork.
close to university and loved by students for a beautiful
view of Rotterdam skyline and its sunsets.
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Staying fit
University
From fitness to basketball and from tennis to
rugby, the Erasmus Sports Center has over 50
different sports to offer.
Campus
Erasmus University Rotterdam offers
everything you need right on campus.
Besides the obvious lecture rooms,
the campus has a lot more to offer.
Visit www.experience.eur.nl
for a virtual tour!
Dining
The Erasmus Food Plaza offers you many
Eureka! options for lunch or early dinner.
As a student you can join a variety of Or visit the Erasmus Pavilion for a bite and
associations. Study associations organise some drinks with friends.
activities that are related to the bachelor
programme. Student associations are of a
more social nature and are a great way to meet
students from other programmes.
During the Erasmus University Rotterdam Facilities
orientation week (Eurekaweek) you can Whether your bicycle has a flat tire, you
familiarise yourself with these associations. are in desperate need of a haircut or you
forgot to stop at the supermarket on the
way to the campus. No worries, on campus
you’ll find a bike shop, hairdresser and mini
supermarket to help you out.
For focus and concentration
Attend lectures, prepare for exams
or study with your fellow students in
the Polak building or at the library.
Cultural life
Do you like exploring the cultural life of
Backbone Rotterdam, do you enjoy participating in courses
Read more about Erasmus School and workshops, or do you want to expand your
of Economics, our research, knowledge in a range of current topics not
professors, students and alumni in necessarily related to your study? Make sure to
our online magazine Backbone on check out the calendar of Studium Generale.
backbonemagazine.com.
20 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 21What our
students
say
Meet us ‘I like that for seven weeks we solely
focus just on two subjects. This allows
us to really focus and understand
the topics better. Many other
programmes offer multiple subjects
over a range of four months.’
Ewout Cool
Economics and Business Economics
With so many options to choose from, Open days
deciding what programme to choose and Like to learn more about Erasmus School of
where to study can be a challenge. Our advice: Economics? Just visit one of our open days to
compare programmes, visit open days and tour the Erasmus campus and attend information
other events and talk to (former) students sessions about the university in general and specific
for some first-hand experience. For your study programmes. You can also get a taste of
convenience, here is a list of ways to learn student life in our “Student for a Day” programme
more about us and our study programmes. with lectures and assignments.
‘I was eager to extend my statistical
Join one of our webinars eur.nl/en/ese/bachelor-events
and mathematical knowledge to solve
We regularly organise Erasmus School of Economics relevant real-life economic and social
webinars. Each session covers one or two topics. issues. I also pursued econometrics
Sessions always consist of a presentation by a staff Campus tour because of the relevance it has in present
member or a student, followed by a Q&A session. If you are unable to visit us during an Open Day, day society; degrees that are based on
These webinars are the perfect way to meet us when please contact us to book a guided campus tour. computer programming and statistical
you are not able to visit Rotterdam. optimisation techniques add a lot of
eur.nl/en/ese/education/campus-tour
value to yourself as a future employee.’
eur.nl/en/ese/webinars
Julia van der Helm
Visit our campus from your phone Econometrics and Operations Research
Chat with our students Even if you can’t visit us in person, you can still get a
Want to find out more about Erasmus School of feeling for student life in our online experience. See
Economics? Have a chat with one of our student classrooms in 360º, visit students’ favourite spots in
ambassadors to get a first-hand account of the city, and take a virtual stroll across campus –
what it’s like to study and live in Rotterdam. all from your mobile.
eur.nl/en/ese/chat-our-students experience.eur.nl ‘The main reasons why I chose the
double bachelor in econometrics and
economics is because I was undecided
Meet your professor about pursuing a more quantitative
Are you curious to meet the professors of Erasmus course, as engineering, physics or
School of Economics? Check out our mathematics or an economic course.
“Meet your professor” videos on our Youtube This double bachelor nicely blends
channel and learn more about their life, both aspects and is therefore the
ambitions and the research they’re doing. perfect compromise to follow these
various interests at the same time.’
eur.nl/en/ese/about-us/meet-your-professor
Maurizio Raina
Double bachelor BSc² Econometrics and
Economics
22 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 23Application and admission Practical information Student support
Due to the small scale of our programmes, we only Tuition fees Erasmus School of Economics offers assistance
allow a limited number of students to start each year. We For the academic year 2022-2023 tuition fees of in the following areas:
take great care in selecting our students from the large Erasmus School of Economics are as follows: • Visa and/ or residence permit
number of applications received. The first thing we look at • Housing
is your diploma, your mathematical competence and your BSc programmes
command of English. We may ask you to demonstrate After admission you will receive specific information
EEA nationals € 2.209
these qualities before accepting you as a candidate. and instructions from us. Please do inform yourself as
Non EEA nationals € 9.700
well by checking the following websites:
Diplomas • Immigration: eur.nl/en/education/practical-
To qualify for admission, you need a Dutch vwo diploma Cost of living matters/immigration
(or equivalent thereof) that includes either mathematics Experience has shown that students living and • Housing: eur.nl/en/education/study-rotterdam/
at a standard or a higher level (depending on the studying in Rotterdam spend approximately €1,000 living-here/housing-international-students
programme you are applying for). We will review foreign a month. • Insurance: eur.nl/en/education/study-
diplomas like European Baccalaureate or IB Diploma to rotterdam/living-here/insurance
determine academic qualification. If you do not meet • Welcome activities: eur.nl/en/education/
Accommodation € 500,- / 700,-
the required mathematics level, you could be requested practical-matters/studying-eur/orientation
to take an entrance exam. Insurance € 65,- • Finances: eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/
Books and study materials € 100,- financial-matters
Proof of English proficiency Daily expenses
Applicants must show proficiency in the English (food, drinks, € 350,- iBuddy programme
language, as all communication within the programme transport, etc.) Especially for new international students, Erasmus
is in English. All applicants are expected to demonstrate School of Economics offers the iBuddy programme
this by means of a certified TOEFL iBT, in cooperation with the Economic Faculty
Academic IELTS test or Cambridge certificate. Scholarships association Rotterdam (EFR) and Faculty Association
There are various options for students with a non- Econometrics & Operations Research (FAECTOR).
The minimum required scores are as follows: EEA nationality, you can find them listed on eur.nl/
Bachelor en/ese/education/bachelor/fees-and-scholarships/ What does the iBuddy programme entail?
TOEFL iBT 80 scholarships-and-grants. • Before your arrival in Rotterdam, you will be linked
to a buddy. This is a senior student, who
Academic IELTS 6.0
Do keep in mind that the deadlines to apply for is following the same study programme.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) 170
scholarships and grants will often require an early • You can ask your buddy all your questions about
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 170 admission decision for the bachelor programme. studying and student life in Rotterdam. Before
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 your arrival in Rotterdam by e-mail and
upon arrival in person.
For a full overview of the admission requirements for • Free participation in the Welcome event, which is
each programme, please visit eur.nl/en/ese/education/ a social drink.
bachelor/admission-requirements. • There are no costs and no further obligations
involved in participation in the iBuddy programme.
Apply before the deadline
If you are planning to start a bachelor programme at You will receive an invitation for the iBuddy
Erasmus School of Economics in September, please programme by e-mail in June or July.
note that you need to apply before April 1 (non-EEA
nationalities) or May 1 (EEA nationalities). Applications
are reviewed on a rolling admission basis, which
means your application will be reviewed individually
and you will receive feedback within six weeks after
submitting your application.
24 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 25Colophon and usefull addresses Colophon Publication Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam Design Kris Kras context, content and design Photography Eurekaweek, Arie Kers, Kees Stuip, Rotterdam Image Bank Copy Madeleine Kemna No rights can be obtained from the contents of this brochure. August 2021. Useful addresses Visiting Address Woudestein campus Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 E building, Information Desk (ground floor, EB) 3062 PA Rotterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 10 408 13 80 E-mail: educationmarketing@ese.eur.nl Internet:.eur.nl/en/ese/education/bachelor Useful websites Studying in the Netherlands studyinholland.nl Rotterdam city en.rotterdam.info 26 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 International Bachelor Programmes 2022-2023 27
Why Erasmus School of Economics
24% of the Erasmus School of Economics
student population is international, representing
86 different nationalities
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021 - subject Economics
3th st
1 8 th 34th
In the In the
Netherlands In world
Europe
Total
35.439
student enrolments
Erasmus University Total
4.464 7.553
Rotterdam
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