(DE) Willkommen an der Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), einer der sieben Schulen der hochrangigen Erasmus-Universität Rotterdam (EUR) mit Sitz in Rotterdam, Niederlande. Auf dieser Seite finden Sie weitere spezifische Informationen darüber, was Rotterdam und die EUR Ihnen zu bieten haben.
(FR) Bienvenue à l'École Erasmus des Sciences Sociales et Humaines (ESSB), l'une des sept écoles de l'Université Erasmus de Rotterdam (EUR), située à Rotterdam, aux Pays-Bas. Cette page vous donnera des informations spécifiques supplémentaires sur ce que Rotterdam et l'EUR ont à vous offrir.
Welcome to Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), one of the seven schools of the highly-ranked Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), a research university located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. We know that it is a big step to go abroad for your undergrad or graduate studies, especially if you are coming from Switzerland. This page will give you some extra specific information. Here is what Rotterdam and the EUR have to offer you.
Why Swiss students choose ESSB / EUR
- Studies in the Netherlands are affordable and accessible;
- Possibility to work in the Netherlands after completing your studies (zoekjaar);
- Top ranked undergraduate and graduate programmes completely taught in English – no need to learn another language;
- Our international classrooms - a mix of international and Dutch students - is common across the university;
- The atmosphere is usually informal, and it is pretty easy to speak to our professors directly;
- Public Administration is ranked #5 in the Shanghai Ranking 2020.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements and deadlines vary per programme, it is important to check their individual webpages. In the meantime, this should give you an idea:
- Valid high school diploma (Maturity Certificate/Maturitätszeugnis/Maturitätsausweis/Certificat de Maturité).
- Exception for language tests with a minimum score of 70% on English.
- Specific requirements or minimum scores vary by programme.
- Numerus fixus for International Bachelor in Psychology.
- Deadlines: January 15 for International Bachelor in Psychology and April 1 for Management of International Social Challenges.
- Bachelor degree from a research university in a relevant area; we will assess the transcript during the application process.
- An English proficiency test is required, however there is a waiver for this test for students who have obtained a diploma of a fully English-taught bachelors programme from a research university from Switzerland.
- Specific requirements or minimum scores may vary per programme.
- Scholarship available: Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship - € 15.000
- Motivation statement.
Visit us virtually during the Bachelor or Master Open Day
Preparing to study abroad will be an exciting time for you! We are here to help, and therefore we will attend a number of online Bachelor and Master Open Days virtually in 2021 to provide you with all the knowledge you need to have in order to start your studies abroad. We will be happy to answer all of your questions regarding any aspect of your future studies, whether it is about how to enroll in your future studies, how Erasmus University is organising the courses in times of corona, where to find a place to live in Rotterdam or where to buy that bicycle (a must in Holland).
Please feel free to simply 'stop by' at our virtual place during any of the upcoming fairs. We will meet you there!
Yes, Non-EU students who complete a bachelor or master from a Dutch institution are offered a one-year visa to stay in the Netherlands (or any Schengen country) to build a network & gain experience. You do not have to use the year immediately upon graduation.
No. EUR sends the required documents for your visa after you are officially admitted to one of EUR’s programmes.
The Netherlands
- Safe for international standards; the Netherlands is among the safest countries in the world, according to the 2020 Global Peace Index, and has a great standard of living;
- The Netherlands is known as easygoing, liberal and tolerant - ideal for students;
- English as unofficial second language;
- Highly digitalised;
- Maritime climate (winter average 3°C, summer 19°C);
- Biking is the most popular means of transportation;
- Only 1.5 hours by direct flight from Switzerland
- Train from Amsterdam airport to Rotterdam takes 25 min by fast train or 50 minute by regular train.
Rotterdam
- Metropolitan city, a true melting pot with approximately 170 nationalities among its 600,000 inhabitants;
- Major hub of international trade because it is Europe's largest commercial port;
- Hosts many multinational organisations. You might get to know your future employer during your studies, for example by doing an internship;
- Good connections to the rest of the Netherlands and other European countries
Our partner in Switzerland
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences has a great network of university partners around the world. Our partner in Switzerland is:
- University of Geneva
If you are willing to make the effort to step out of your comfort zone, I guarantee you will feel at home at the EUR and thrive in Rotterdam.
EUR in rankings
Erasmus University Rotterdam is a top-100 university
Rotterdam: a city to discover!
Living, getting around, studying and safety.
Virtual Experience
Scroll through campus, peek in our classrooms, and visit student housing in the virtual experience
