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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Latin: Academia Erasmiana Roterodamensis
Motto in English	Making Minds Matter
Type	Public, General
Established	1913 – Nederlandsche Handels-Hoogeschool 1937 – renamed Nederlandse Economische Hogeschool (with university status granted) 1966 – establishment Medische Faculteit Rotterdam 1973 – merger Medische Faculteit Rotterdam and Nederlandse Economische Hogeschool; renamed to Erasmus University Rotterdam
Budget	€732 million (2021)
Rector	Annelien Bredenoord
Academic staff	3,687 (2020)
Students	39,150 (2020)
Location	Rotterdam and The Hague , South Holland , Netherlands
Colours	Erasmus Bright Green, Erasmus Green and Erasmus Warm Grey
Affiliations	AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB, TPC

Erasmus University Rotterdam (often called EUR) is a big public university in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It's named after Desiderius Erasmus, a famous thinker and writer from the 15th century.

The university has a top medical center called Erasmus MC. Its schools for economics and business, like the Erasmus School of Economics and Rotterdam School of Management, are very well known in Europe.

Discovering Erasmus University's Past

Campus of the university, a great place to learn!

Erasmus University Rotterdam started on November 8, 1913. It was first called the Netherlands School of Commerce. Business people in Rotterdam helped create it.

In 1937, it became a university. It taught about business and economics. Its name changed to the Netherlands School of Economics. Later, in the 1960s, new study areas like Law and Social Sciences were added. Philosophy, History, Arts, and Business Administration came later.

A group worked hard to start a medical school in Rotterdam. In 1966, the government opened the Medical Faculty Rotterdam. It was next to a hospital. This medical faculty, along with other hospitals, became the University Hospital Rotterdam. Today, it is known as Erasmus MC.

In 1973, the Medical Faculty Rotterdam and the Netherlands School of Economics joined together. That's when it got its current name: Erasmus University Rotterdam. It was the first university in the Netherlands named after a person!

Focus on Health Studies

This part of the university includes Erasmus MC. It also has the Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management (ESHPM). These groups study health and how to manage health care.

Erasmus MC is a big medical center. It helps people and teaches new doctors. Researchers here study how genes affect diseases. They also work with the Netherlands Forensic Institute. They do important studies on health for older people and children.

The Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management connects medicine with social studies. It looks at how health care works in society.

Focus on Business and Money

The main building for the Erasmus School of Economics.

This area includes the Erasmus School of Economics and the Rotterdam School of Management. Many students from all over the world come here. They learn about economics and how to manage businesses.

The university has special research schools. These schools attract smart students and professors. They come from everywhere to study business and management.

Focus on Society and Culture

The University Library, a quiet place to study.

Erasmus University also focuses on culture. This means they study media, how culture affects money, and the arts. They look at how society and art are connected. This includes cultural rules, media, and how people see themselves in modern society. Students here learn strong research skills.

Special Research Centers

Business and Economics Research

Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM)

ERIM is a joint research center. It brings together top researchers in business and management.

Econometric Institute

Erasmus University is a top place for Econometrics. This is a field that uses math and statistics to study economics. Nobel Prize winner Jan Tinbergen helped start this institute.

Tinbergen Institute (TI)

This is a joint institute for economics and finance. It is one of the best research schools in the world. It offers special master's and PhD programs.

Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE)

This center focuses on starting new businesses. It helps people learn about entrepreneurship.

Health Research

The new building of the Erasmus MC.

The University Aula, a large hall for events.

Cardiovascular Research School Erasmus University Rotterdam (COEUR)
Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES)
Postgraduate School Molecular Medicine (MM)
Medical Genetics Centre South-West Netherlands (MGC)

Campus Life and Locations

Erasmus University College, a modern learning space.

The International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague.

The university has five locations. Four are in Rotterdam and one is in The Hague.

Campus Woudestein: This is the main university campus. It's near Rotterdam-Kralingen.
Campus Hoboken: This is where Erasmus MC is located. It's near Rotterdam-Dijkzigt.
Location EUC: This is the Erasmus University College in Rotterdam Center.
Location ISS: This is the International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague Center.
Location ECE: This is the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship near Rotterdam-Delfshaven.

Being Green at EUR

In 2009, the university started "GreenEUR." This program helps the university be more environmentally friendly. It works to make the campus more sustainable.

Student Fun and Activities

Students at Erasmus University can join many groups:

In Duplo – For students studying two degrees.
Economic Faculty Association Rotterdam
STAR Student Association Rotterdam School of Management
- STAR Management Week
- Erasmus Consultancy Project
FAECTOR – The official group for economics students.
Erasmus debating society – The oldest debating club in the Netherlands.
Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship
Erasmus Magazine – The student magazine.
EUCSA – Student group for Erasmus University College.
Investment Week & Symposium
Student Investment Society B&R Beurs
International Students Rotterdam (ISR) - A group for all international students.

University Rankings

University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World	88 (2023)
CWUR World	101 (2024)
CWTS World	90 (2023)
QS World	=176 (2024)
THE World	=99 (2024)
USNWR Global	=65 (2022-23)

Global – Business and economics
Business Insider MBA	29 (2020)
Financial Times MBA	63 (2023)
QS Business	18 (2023)
QS Economics	45 (2023)
QS MBA	30 (2023)
THE Business and Economics	22 (2024)

Global – Life sciences and medicine
ARWU Clinical medicine and pharmacy	39 (2023)
ARWU Life sciences	51-75 (2023)
QS Life Sciences & Medicine	72 (2023)
THE Clinical and Health	47 (2024)

Universities are often ranked to show how good they are. Here's how Erasmus University does:

Erasmus School of Economics Rankings

The economics school is very highly ranked.

In 2018, it was the 9th best in Europe for economics.
In 2020, Times Higher Education ranked it 1st in the Netherlands for Economics and Business. It was 7th in Europe and 28th in the world.
In 2022, US News ranked it 1st in the Netherlands and 10th in the world for Economics and Business.

Rotterdam School of Management Rankings

The Rotterdam School of Management is also a top school.

The Financial Times often lists it as a top 10 business school in Europe.
In 2022, a special master's program was ranked third in the world.

Accreditations

This business school has "triple accreditation." This means three important international groups have checked it and say it's excellent. Only about 100 business schools in the world have this.

Erasmus Medical Center Rankings

The main building of the Erasmus MC.

The Erasmus MC (medical center) is a top place for medical studies.

In 2020, it was ranked 45th in the world for clinical medicine by Times Higher Education.
It was also listed as the fifth-best medical institution outside the United States in 2004.

What Can You Study?

Bachelor's Degrees

Erasmus University offers many Bachelor's programs. These are usually taught in Dutch. You can earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (BSc), or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.

They also have Bachelor's programs taught completely in English. These are great for students who want to work internationally. Many students from over 80 countries come to study here.

Master's Degrees

After a Bachelor's degree, students can choose from different Master's programs. Most of these are taught in English.

Regular Master's Programs

These programs lead to a Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (MSc), or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree.

Research Master's Programs

If you are a very good student, you can do a Research Master. This lets you focus on academic research.

Special Professional Master's Programs

The university also has programs for people who want to improve their professional skills. These can lead to degrees like an MBA (Master of Business Administration).

PhD Programs

Most departments offer PhD programs. This is the highest degree you can get at a university. It means you do a lot of research and write a big paper.

Erasmus Honours Academy

Erasmus University has special programs for its best students. If your grades are very good, you might be invited to join. These programs let you study interesting topics in more depth. You can also work with students from other study areas.

If you finish an Honours program, you get a special certificate.