Erasmus University College is located in the heart of metropolitan Rotterdam, the second largest city in The Netherlands. With its vibrant multi-cultural population and breath taking skyline Rotterdam boasts some of the most famous architecture in the country. Rotterdam is also the most energetic business city of the Netherlands and it harbours the largest port in Europe.
Through its unique location right in the city centre Erasmus University College is able to actively participate in the urban dynamics of this world city.
Rotterdam has great connections to the surrounding world, with high speed rail connections to Brussels, Paris and London, as well as a major international airport only a short train ride away.
In 2014 the Rough Guide placed Rotterdam as one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world alongside places like Rio de Janeiro. Since then, Rotterdam has come to the attention of many international media outlets as the place to be, read for yourself in for example The Guardian or the Huffington Post. For more on Rotterdam, take a look at Rotterdam Info.
Watch this video about Rotterdam's ambitious inhabitants (starring one of our students!):
Rotterdam: a city to discover!
Living, getting around, studying and safety.