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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. We not
produced excellent research for over a only devote attention to the issues of today, but we
century. The school has played host to also focus on possible solutions to the problems of
many of the world’s experts in their fields tomorrow.
of research and boasts 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 you
Graduates of Erasmus School of Economics wanting to know more about Erasmus School
are ideally equipped for success in the business 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 Degree 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 2020-2021 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 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. A positive
and ambitious students and to create a solid attitude, a strong work ethic and motivation are
foundation for an inspiring career in economics or paramount, if only because you need to pass all
econometrics. To achieve this, we have formulated exams on the first year’s subjects in that same
three ambitions for our educational programmes. year. To this end, we offer an active guidance
programme to help you complete your courses
‘The fact that you can do Econometrics 1. To offer a range of possibilities for the truly in time and avoid study delay. We help you to
as a bachelor straight away is something ambitious student. Beyond the standard 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
Having professors who are at the very are offered for the most ambitious, talented and senior student will act as your mentor as you
top of their fields teach you the most motivated students. Examples are our double regularly meet up in a small group to discuss
recent developments in Econometrics is degree programmes and our honours classes. your study progress and study-related topics. Our
very unique and valuable to me.’ 2. To achieve the highest level of excellence in students also have access to study advisors, study
economics teaching. We are firm believers in counsellors, university psychologists and other
Stevan Jevremov the positive spill over effects of good research support staff.
Econometrics and Operations Research on good teaching. Faculty members who
are involved in both research and teaching Furthermore, Erasmus School of Economics uses
do all their teaching from the perspective a 5 block system to help students progress by
of economics. The quality of our academic focusing on a limited number of courses at a time.
teaching is ensured by exposing students to Each block consists of 8 weeks; 7 weeks of classes,
active research in all phases of their studies. followed by 1 week of examinations. Re-sits are
3. To be truly globally-oriented. It goes without 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
still growing.
Sara Marques Rubio
Double degree BSc² Econometrics and
Economics
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BSc in Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Course overview
Business Economics Bachelor year 1
block 1 Introduction to Accounting
Mathematics
block 2 Microeconomics ICT
block 3 Macroeconomics Applied statistics 1 Academic Skills
block 4 Mathematics and Philosophy Introduction to
eur.nl/economics Study programme Game Theory Behavioural Economics
block 5 Organisation and Strategy
Year one: laying the groundwork
The International Bachelor Economics and The International Bachelor Economics and Business
Bachelor year 2
Business Economics is a captivating three Economics, concentrates on worldwide issues
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. Each block 2 International Economics Economics of the Welfare State
from expanding markets to the impact of block, you focus on two courses. Subjects range block 3 Finance 1 History of Economic Thought
financial crises. from marketing to mathematics, and accounting to
block 4 Introduction to Econometrics Marketing
organisation and strategy. In separate sessions, led
Not only will you develop your analytical and by a student mentor, you will work on your skills in block 5 Intermediate Accounting Research Project
problem-solving skills during this programme, studying, presentation, writing and debating.
you will also improve your presentation as well Bachelor year 3
as your academic writing and reading skills. The Years two and three: adding breadth and block 1 Minor/Study abroad/Internship
fact that each IBEB cohort is made up of at least depth to knowledge, skills and experience
block 2 Electives/Study abroad/Internship
50% international students from all over the world In your second year you will deepen your
(as opposed to foreigners already living in the knowledge of the subjects introduced in the first block 3
Netherlands), implies that class group thinking, the year. You will also be introduced to several new Major
block 4
in-class examples and the interactions in but also subjects like international economics, finance and
block 5 Career Preparation Bachelor's Thesis
between classes are much more inter-cultural and economics of ageing. Not just in theory: all courses
global than what happens in other programmes. consist of lectures as well as assignments in small- No rights can be derived from this overview
Moreover, Rotterdam is a vibrant, multicultural city scaled work groups.
that is at the forefront of exciting developments in
industry, logistics, science, culture and architecture. In your third and final year the choice is yours. You
will pick your major and have the chance to add
The International Bachelor Economics and Business more breadth to your studies with electives and a
Economics programme will bring you: minor. Now is also the time to do an internship or
• A thorough understanding of economics and take part in an exchange programme at one of our
business economics. many partner universities abroad.
• A balanced mix of theory and practice.
• 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
eur.nl/econometrics Study programme block 5 Statistics Linear Programming Mathematical Methods
Year one: a diverse kick-off in every way Bachelor year 2
The International Bachelor Econometrics Your first-year courses contain topics in block 1 Combinatorial Introduction to Programming
and Operations Research is a three year mathematics, statistics, and economics. You will Optimisation Multivariate Statistics
programme that focuses on the application also receive training in computer programming block 2 Mathematical Nonlinear Markov Processes
of mathematical and statistical techniques to learn how to build models and implement Economics Optimisation
to answer economic questions. During this mathematical techniques. Your first experience with block 3 Finance Econometrics 1 Simulation
programme you will learn to create and operational research will consist of analysing and (Econometrics)
apply mathematical and statistical models to solving optimisation problems by applying these
block 4 Marketing Econometrics 2
explain, predict and solve real-life problems. mathematical models. We work with tutorial groups (Econometrics) Introductory Seminar Case Academic
of about thirty students, which allows for individual Studies Econometrics and OR Skills
block 5 Time Series Analysis
It enables you to take on complex issues like: attention and intensive guidance. During many of
• How will the price of energy and commodities the practical assignments, you will work in groups of
evolve over the coming years? around four students. Bachelor year 3
• How can waiting times in health care be reduced? block 1 Minor/Study abroad/Internship
• How can we enhance the effectiveness of online Years two and three: a topical and practice- block 2 Electives/Study abroad/Internship
advertising by using Big Data? oriented approach
block 3 Philosophy (Econometrics)
• How can public transport planning be improved? During your second year you will focus on more Major
advanced courses in different areas like mathematics, block 4 Career Preparation
What better place to study econometrics than statistics, econometrics and business economics. block 5 Bachelor’s Thesis
Rotterdam? A vibrant, multicultural city that is at You will divide your time equally between theory
No rigths can be derived from this overview.
the forefront of exciting developments in industry, and practice, in small groups during lectures and
logistics, science, culture and architecture. It is also assignments.
the place where modern Econometrics was born at The third year offers many choices.
the acclaimed Econometric Institute, cofounded in First you get to take a minor (elective courses within
1956 by Nobel laureate Jan Tinbergen. or outside the field of economics, such as law or
psychology), study abroad at a partner university, or
Here you will find: take an internship. In the second half of the year, you
• A unique combination of theory and practice. will choose a specialisation in one of the following
• Intensive individual academic support. four majors:
• Plenty of challenges for excellent students. • Econometrics
• An international classroom and cosmopolitan • Quantitative Logistics
atmosphere. • Quantitative Finance
• A vast international business and academic • Business Analytics and Quantitative Marketing
network.
Degree
Your major involves two specialisations and a Deadline Start Language BSc Econometrics and
seminar. You will complete your programme with 1 April/ 1 May September English Operations Research
a bachelor thesis.
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Double Degree BSc² Econometrics and Economics
Double Degree BSc² Course overview
Econometrics and Bachelor year 1
Economics
block 1 Introduction to Analysis Introduction to Statistics
block 2 Matrix Algebra Microeconomics Guidance
block 3 Analysis Macroeconomics
block 4 Probability Theory Introduction to Programming Vector Calculus
eur.nl/bsc2 Study programme block 5 Statistics Linear Programming Mathematical Methods
Year one: focus on econometrics Bachelor year 2
Econometricians examine the mathematical In your first year, you will focus primarily on block 1 Accounting Introduction to Programming
aspects of economic problems. Economists Econometrics and Operations Research with various Multivariate Statistics
strive for a deep understanding of the nature basic courses in mathematics and statistics. This block 2 International Economics Nonlinear Optimisation
of these problems. Are you interested in both? introduction includes solving optimisation problems
block 3 Finance 1 Econometrics 1
The double degree BSc² programme enables through mathematics and a training in programming
you to complete two entire three-year to help you implement mathematical methods. The block 4 Introduction to Behavioral Marketing Econome-
Economics Philosophy of Economics trics 2 Academic
bachelor programmes in just four years. courses Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and
Skills
Philosophy of Economics complete the year. block 5 Organisation and Strategy Intermediate Accounting
During this study you will focus on conceptual
matters like inflation, profit and turnover as Years two, three and four: from a solid Bachelor year 3
well as quantitative issues like risk, forecasts, foundation to a double degree
block 1 Applied Microeconomics Combinatorial Optimisation
uncertainty, probability and scenario analysis. As The following three years all consist of both
such this programme provides you with a thorough economic and econometric subjects. In the second block 2 Mathematical Economics Markov Processes Economics of the
Welfare State
understanding of how economics works and gives year of the double bachelor programme, you will
block 3 Simulation IBEB Major
you access to the latest practical quantitative lay the groundwork with mostly basic subjects
econometrical tools to analyse economic problems in economics. Years three and four are about block 4 Introductory Seminar Case Econometrics 2 Academic Skills
and calculate their solutions. deepening your knowledge and further developing Studies Econometrics and OR
block 5 Time Series Analysis
your skills. You will take on your economic major in
The double degree is quite demanding, since you year three and your econometric major in year four.
will have to acquire an average of 66 credits each Bachelor year 4
year instead of the standard 60 credits. In order to In this final year, you have the opportunity to block 1 Minor/Study Abroad/Internship
help students meet this challenge, personal attention choose a minor (a combination of electives) at or block 2 Electives/Study Abroad/Internship
and intensive guidance are offered throughout the outside Erasmus School of Economics. You can
block 3 History of Economic Thought
programme. also opt to study abroad or do an internship. With Econometrics Major
the completion of a thesis you conclude the double block 4 Career Preparation
What better place to study econometrics degree BSc² programme. block 5 Bachelor’s Thesis
and economics than Rotterdam? A vibrant,
No rights can be derived from this overview
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 The Quest for Man I
eur.nl/economics-philosophy Study programme
Bachelor year 3
eur.nl/econometrics-philosophy Year one: focus on economics or
econometrics block 1a Philosophy of Science I* Technology and Social Change*
In your first year of the programme, you will follow block 1b Philosophy of Science 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 The Quest for Man 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 of These lectures will be given in the evening (after 6pm).
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
analyse and solve issues in the field of economics eight blocks per year. Each block runs for five weeks
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.
On the other hand you will develop philosophical
skills such as logical reasoning and the ability to Depending on which programme you would like to
express yourself clearly in writing. You will learn combine the bachelor in Philosophy of a Specific
about philosophical problems and ethical issues, Discipline with, please see the course overview of
and you will gain knowledge about the history and Economics and Business Economics on page 6 or
basic assumptions of the academic discipline of Econometrics and Operations Research on page 8.
economics. Having two bachelor degrees increases
your employability in almost every sector 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 pose relevant
Degrees
questions, come up with innovative solutions and Deadline Start Language BSc Economics/Econo
go a step further than others. 1 April/ 1 May September English metrics + BA Philosophy of
Economics/Econometrics
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Make the you will be applying scientific knowledge and
skills (gained during your study) in a professional
Study associations
As an Economics or Econometrics student in
most of
environment. The internship has to have both Rotterdam you have every opportunity to enjoy an
an academic approach and academic relevance. active student life. The city of Rotterdam as well as a
Supervision during the internship consists of variety of student associations offer you all sorts of
your study practical supervision by the internship company
and academic supervision by Erasmus School of
Economics.
activities, in a social and a professional context.
Erasmus School of Economics is proud to
An additional option would be for students to support the study associations for its students and
Study abroad combine an internship with writing a thesis. wholeheartedly encourage students to become
One of the main features of our bachelor active members.
programmes is the opportunity to study abroad in Bachelor Honours Class
the third year or fourth year (BSc²). Erasmus School The Bachelor Honours Class offers you the Our official study associations are:
of Economics has a varied and attractive global opportunity to broaden your horizons, to extend
network of more than 95 partner universities that your knowledge and further develop your skills. Economic Faculty Association Rotterdam (EFR),
are strong in economics and business economics. The extracurricular programme offers you a unique established in 1963, is one of the largest and most
Many of them are ranked in the Top 100 of the 2019 chance to attend guest lectures by industry leaders active study associations in the Netherlands. EFR
Academic Ranking of World Universities by subject and experts in the fields of science, business and organises a wide variety of events like international
Economics. politics on different current economic issues and conferences, the Business Week and inspiring
improve your academic, writing and presentation international lectures. Events for you to attend or
Internship skills in various assignments. even help organise. Their activities are not only
Erasmus School of Economics provides students socially, professionally and culturally relevant to your
with the opportunity to obtain study credits when Erasmus Recruitment Days study programme – they offer you great fun at the
completing a non-mandatory internship in the With over 100 companies, the Erasmus Recruitment same time.
third year or fourth year (BSc²) of the bachelor Days is the largest on-campus recruitment event in
programme. An internship takes eight weeks and Europe. The Erasmus Recruitment Days takes places efr.nl
has a study workload of 12 EC. During the internship annually at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
FAECTOR is the thriving student faculty association
for aspiring econometricians. Examples of activities
George Peking
Mason University that FAECTOR organises are: Quantitative Finance
Bocconi
University Tour (visit investment banks in London), Study
University #51-75
#38 #27 project trips (for example in Canada, Brasil, South
Korea, Taiwan), The National Econometrics Day
(co-organisors). Smaller events include social drinks,
Erasmus
company visits, and sport tournaments. At this
University
Rotterdam moment, FAECTOR is the biggest study association
#33 University
for Econometrics students in the world!
of Toulouse 1
#21
faector.nl
Universidade
de São Paulo,
Brazil
#301-400 Monash
University University
of Pretoria
#42
#151-200
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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
Behavioral 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 an Economics or Econometrics graduate from
majors in the bachelor programmes. For students Rotterdam will give you an excellent opportunity to
wishing to pursue a career in research, our two- follow the career path of your choice.
year Research Master in Economics 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,
build a model that determines how • Accounting and Auditing but you also find plenty of Rotterdam economists
valuable each type of email that we • Accounting and Control in more generalist positions at academic level. They
send to customers is. To answer this • Accounting and Finance become stock exchange analysts, entrepreneurs,
question, I literally opened one of my tax inspectors, politicians, HR managers, sales and
textbooks to find an appropriate model MSc in Economics and Business marketing managers or scientific journalists for
I could build to estimate the effect of • Behavioural Economics example.
every email.’ • Data Science and Marketing Analytics
• Economics of Markets and Organisations We can safely say that being an Econometrics
Susanne Reijndorp • Financial Economics graduate from Rotterdam opens career doors
BSc in Econometrics and Operations • Health Economics everywhere. Investment banks, insurance
Research, Master programme in Business • International Economics companies, asset management companies,
Analytics and Quantitative Marketing, • Marketing marketing research and consultancy firms,
Research Data Scientist at bol.com • Policy Economics multinationals, transport authorities, and government
• Strategy Economics agencies would gladly welcome you.
• Urban, Port and Transport Economics
MSc in Econometrics and Management
Science
• Business Analytics and Quantitative Marketing
‘Although my current job does not • Econometrics
necessarily require econometric • Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics
modelling, the analytical mindset and • Quantitative Finance
numeracy skills obtained during my
studies have definitely helped me with Research Master in Economics
data analyses I have had to perform.’
Christiaan Lensvelt
BSc in Econometrics and Operations
Research, Master programme in Quantitative
Finance and Econometrics, Associate
Consultant at Eden McCallum
16 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 17
Meet
Rotterdam
Rotterdam Fenix Food Factory
A culinary hotspot in an old port warehouse in
Most international students consider Katendrecht. A place for enjoying local food and
Rotterdam a great place to study. drinks with your friends.
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 Markthal Rotterdam
students prefer Thursdays for their night A city icon. The biggest indoor
on the town. market of the Netherlands.
Shops, fresh food units, bars,
restaurants and apartments are
all based under an enormous
Kralingse Plas 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.
18 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 19Meet the
University
Staying fit
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
options for lunch or early dinner. Or visit the
Erasmus Pavilion for a bite and some drinks
Eureka! with friends.
As a student you can join a variety of
associations. Study associations organise
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 Facilities
Erasmus University Rotterdam orientation week Whether your bicycle has a flat tire, you
(Eurekaweek) you can familiarise yourself with are in desperate need of a haircut or you
these associations. 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
Backbone Do you like exploring the cultural life of
Read more about Erasmus School Rotterdam, do you enjoy participating in courses
of Economics, our research, and workshops, or do you want to expand your
professors, students and alumni in knowledge in a range of current topics not
our online magazine Backbone on necessarily related to your study? Make sure to
backbonemagazine.com. check out the calendar of Studium Generale.
20 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 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 tour
compare programmes, visit open days and the Erasmus campus and attend information sessions
other events and talk to (former) students about the university in general and specific study
for some first-hand experience. For your programmes. You can also get a taste of student life in
convenience, here is a list of ways to learn our “Student for a Day” programme with lectures and
more about us and our study programmes. assignments. ‘I was eager to extend my statistical
and mathematical knowledge to solve
Join one of our monthly webinars eur.nl/en/ese/bachelor-events
relevant real-life economic and social
We regularly organise Erasmus School of Economics issues. I also pursued econometrics
webinars. Each session covers one or two topics. because of the relevance it has in
Sessions always consist of a presentation by a staff Campus tour present day society; degrees that are
member or a student, followed by a Q&A session. If you are unable to visit us during an Open Day, based on computer programming and
These webinars are the perfect way to meet us when please contact us to book a guided campus tour. statistical optimisation techniques add
you are not able to visit Rotterdam. a lot of value to yourself as a future
eur.nl/en/ese/education/campus-tour
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 what it’s the city, and take a virtual stroll across campus – all
like to study and live in Rotterdam. 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 “Meet your mathematics or an economic course.
professor” videos on our Youtube channel and learn This double bachelor nicely blends
more about their life, ambitions and the research both aspects and is therefore the
they’re doing. perfect compromise to follow these
various interests at the same time.’
youtube.com/user/ese1913
Maurizio Raina
Double degree BSc² Econometrics and
Economics
22 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 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. For the academic year 2020-2021 tuition fees of in the following areas:
We take great care in selecting our students from Erasmus School of Economics are as follows: • Visa and/ or residence permit
the large number of applications received. The first • Housing
thing we look at is your diploma, your mathematical BSc programmes
competence and your command of English. We EEA nationals € 2.143 After admission you will receive specific information
may ask you to demonstrate these qualities before and instructions from us. Please do inform yourself as
Non EEA nationals € 9.300
accepting you as a candidate. well by checking the following websites:
• Immigration: eur.nl/en/education/practical-
Diplomas Cost of living matters/immigration
To qualify for admission, you need a Dutch vwo Experience has shown that students living and • Housing: eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/
diploma (or equivalent thereof) that includes either studying in Rotterdam spend approximately €1,000 student-life/housing-international-students
mathematics at a standard or a higher level (depending a month. • Insurance: eur.nl/en/education/practical-
on the programme you are applying for). We will matters/student-life/insurance
review foreign diplomas like European Baccalaureate Accommodation € 500,- / 700,- • Welcome activities: eur.nl/en/education/
or IB Diploma to determine academic qualification. If practical-matters/studying-eur/orientation
you do not meet the required mathematics level, you Insurance € 65,- • Finances: eur.nl/en/education/practical-matters/
could be requested to take an entrance exam. Books and study materials € 100,- financial-matters
Daily expenses € 350,-
Proof of English proficiency (food, drinks, iBuddy programme
Applicants must show proficiency in the English transport, etc.) Especially for new international students, Erasmus
language, as all communication within the School of Economics offers the iBuddy programme
programme is in English. All applicants are expected to in cooperation with the Economic Faculty
demonstrate this by means of a certified TOEFL iBT or Scholarships association Rotterdam (EFR) and Faculty Association
Academic IELTS test. There are various options for students with a non- Econometrics & Operations Research (FAECTOR).
EEA nationality, you can find them listed on www.
The minimum required scores are as follows: eur.nl/en/ese/education/bachelor/fees-and- What does the iBuddy programme entail?
Bachelor scholarships/scholarships-and-grants. • Before your arrival in Rotterdam, you will be linked
TOEFL iBT 80 to a buddy. This is a senior student, who
Do keep in mind that the deadlines to apply for is following the same study programme.
Academic IELTS 6.0
scholarships and grants will often require an early • You can ask your buddy all your questions about
admission decision for the bachelor programme. studying and student life in Rotterdam. Before
For a full overview of the admission requirements your arrival in Rotterdam by e-mail and upon
for each programme, please visit eur.nl/en/ese/ arrival in person.
education/bachelor/admission-requirements. • Free participation in the Welcome event, which is
a social drink.
Apply before the deadline • There are no costs and no further obligations
If you are planning to start a bachelor programme at involved in participation in the iBuddy programme.
Erasmus School of Economics in September, please
note that you need to apply before April 1 (non-EEA You will receive an invitation for the iBuddy
nationalities) or May 1 (EEA nationalities). Applications programme by e-mail in May or June.
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 2020-2021 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 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. Augustus 2019. 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: www.eur.nl/en/ese/bachelor Useful websites Studying in the Netherlands www.studyin.nl Rotterdam city en.rotterdam.info 26 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 International Bachelor Programmes 2020-2021 27
Why Erasmus School of Economics
23,4% of the Erasmus School of Economics student population is
international, representing 85 different nationalities
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019 - subject Economics
3th st
1 9 th 33rd
in the in the
Netherlands in world
Europe
Total
31.149
students
Erasmus University Total
3.686 6.421
Rotterdam
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