Rotterdam, Netherlands
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Research-university university
Tuition (non-EU)
€13000
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
Research-university university
City
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Fields
business, economics, law, health, social-sciences
Why this works
- Tuition of €13,000/year is moderate for a WO research university in the Netherlands.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for well-prepared CIS applicants.
- Strong focus on business, economics, law, and social sciences — high-demand fields globally.
- Holland Scholarship (€5,000 one-time) is available to RU, UA, KZ, UZ citizens.
- Netherlands grants a 1-year Zoekjaar post-graduation permit to search for work in the EU.
- Students may work 16 h/week term-time and full-time in summer without a separate work permit.
What to check
- Russian attestat (11 years) equates to HAVO, not VWO — direct WO admission is impossible without a foundation year.
- IBA programme is numerus fixus: meeting minimums does not guarantee admission; selection is competitive.
- RU students face payment difficulties: SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked.
- BY citizens have no confirmed standard visa pathway — IND must be contacted individually.
- Rotterdam is a major port city with higher private housing costs (€700–1,500/month), adding pressure to the budget.
Accommodation
€650-1100/mo private — More affordable than Amsterdam. SSH Rotterdam campus rooms from €280/mo; private studios €650-900.
Scholarships
- • Erasmus Excellence Scholarship: non-EEA eligible (details at eur.nl)
Check eur.nl for current Erasmus Excellence amounts and deadlines.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.