Erasmus University Rotterdam - Rotterdam School of Management
Erasmus University Rotterdam - Rotterdam School of Management
Founded in 1913, Erasmus University Rotterdam is one of the biggest universities in the Netherlands, with a student population of 23,000 and a research community of 1,400. The Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) offers a distinct intellectual culture based on the values of being critical, creative, caring and collaborative, and is committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for its mission.
Academic highlights
Erasmus University Rotterdam is known as one of the best institutions in the world. The Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) offers a distinct intellectual culture based on the values of being critical, creative, caring and collaborative, and is committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for its mission.
Location
The campus is located in the city of Rotterdam, one hour from Amsterdam. Rotterdam is an edgy and entrepreneurial city, famous for its pop-up shops, creative bars and festivals in addition to its constantly changing skyline. The campus at Erasmus University, Rotterdam is like a mini-city.
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With its huge port, famously multicultural population, and many multinational companies, Rotterdam—the Netherlands’ second biggest city—is an environment full of real-life cases, relevant data and research partners. Thanks to its international train station and local airport, Rotterdam is also an excellent base from which to explore Europe. English is an unofficial second language here and nearly everyone you meet will be happy to speak English with you, even off-campus.
Language of Instruction | Dutch, English (limited in some areas) | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 66% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 2-3 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | Business and Economics | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
For unit information, visit their Course Guide website and choose Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University under the Choose a faculty filter. Ensure you choose either BSC Incoming Exchange (undergraduate) or MSc Incoming Exchange (postgraduate) depending on your current degree level.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Academic Calendar
Trimester 2 (Monash semester 1): early January to late March
Trimester 3 (Monash semester 1): late March to late June
Trimester 1 (Monash semester 2): late August to late December
Find Rotterdam School of Management's Academic Calendar under the relevant subheading
Banking and finance | Business law and taxation | Management | Marketing |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
On-campus accommodation is available but places are extremely limited. EUR will help most international students will find accommodation through the private market. It is advised that students commence organising their accommodation around three months prior to their arrival into the Netherlands.
EUR offers advice about accommodation on their Housing for International Students website.
Visas
As a general rule, if you are from outside EU/EAA countries and plan to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, you will need to apply for an entry visa (MVV - Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf) and/or a residence permit (VVR - Verblijfsvergunning). The residence permit is the document required for students to stay and study in the Netherlands legally. Both the entry visa and residence permit are issued by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). For more information on visas, please refer to the NetherlandsWorldwide website.
EUR also provide some advice on visas, which can be found on their Immigration website.
Health and insurance
As medical costs can be high in the Netherlands, Dutch law requires all residents to have adequate health and third party liability insurance. Students must provide proof that they have adequate health insurance as stipulated by Dutch law, to obtain their entry visa/residence permit.
EUR provides some advice on health insurance here.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
Prior to each trimester, an introduction programme is organised, and is compulsory for all incoming students.
The Erasmus Student Network Rotterdam (ESN-Rotterdam) and International Offices aim to enhance academic and social experiences for international students in Rotterdam. The network regularly organises drinks, city trips, sporting activities, musical and cultural events. Find out more here.
Students can improve their Dutch by utilising the Erasmus University Rotterdam’s Language Centre. Please note, there is a fee associated with these courses.
Cost of living
EUR has information on living expenses, as well as Rotterdam on the Expatistan site (this is a website external to the University and intended to be indicative only)
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
To apply for the Bachelor Exchange Program at the Rotterdam School of Management, you should be in the third year of your bachelor degree by the start of your exchange semester.
Students interested in applying for the Master Exchange Program, must be studying in a postgraduate program at the time of application to the Rotterdam School of Management.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.
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