Rotterdam: the second biggest city in the Netherlands, dynamic, multicultural and very well-connected to the rest of Europe and further destinations. Rotterdam is acknowledged as one of the top cities in the world.
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About our faculty (ESSB)
The Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) fits right into the dynamic atmosphere of the city as a dynamic faculty, with possibilities to engage in sports or cultural activities next to studying. ESSB is home to a vast diversity of study programmes and scientific disciplines:
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Pedagogical Sciences
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences has an excellent academic reputation and maintains a high position in international rankings:
- #58 in Social Sciences in Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2021)
- #22 in Social Sciences in National Taiwan University Ranking (2021)
After a very demanding but incredibly enriching year of study at the EUR, I went back to Peru with a whole new perspective on how to deal with complex governance problems.
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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.
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Covid-19 information
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General information
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