Program Overview
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Founded in 1913, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is home to the first Nobel Prize winner in the Economic Sciences, Jan Tinbergen. Erasmus University Rotterdam takes its name from Desiderius Erasmus, the great classical scholar and 16th century Dutch Renaissance humanist, theologian and philosopher. One of the foremost thinkers and doers of his time and a widely-travelled scholar, he is recognised for his open-minded, sceptical and individual ideas.
EUR is an internationally oriented research university with a strong social orientation in its teaching and research and it has been in existence in its present form since 1973. EUR has seven faculties and has concentrated its education and research in four areas of expertise: Health, Wealth, Governance and Culture, in which the University enjoys international recognition.
Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
Eligibility (for students applying via School of Science)
You are eligible to apply for the exchange program if you are:
- A non-final year undergraduate student in a 3-Year program in the School of Science, or
- A Year 2 or 3 undergraduate student in the 4-Year program in the School of Science
- AND having CGA at 2.5 or above (students with CGA below 2.5 may still submit application; offers will be granted under special consideration)
Application Process
To apply, click the "Apply Now via SSCI" button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
