What you need to know ...

if you are thinking of studying for a Bachelor degree atErasmus University Rotterdam

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Admissions OfficeErasmus University Rotterdam

Room EB-05P.O. Box 1738

3000 DR RotterdamThe Netherlands

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… if you are thinking of studying

for a Bachelor’s degree at Erasmus University

This information may be subject to change. For up-to-date information we advise you to consult the relevant website: www.eur.nl/english/prospective/

ColophonEditors: Jacques van den Berg / Anja J. Veerman Editorial assistance: Eva Veldman Lay-out: Hans VermeydenPrinting: De Kostendrukkers • This brochure is intended to provide information; it therefore has no legal status and is not legally binding. • This edition was revised in November 2011.

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ColophonEditors: Jacques van den Berg / Anja J. VeermanEditorial assistance: Eva VeldmanLay-out: Hans VermeydenPrinting: De Bondt grafimedia communicatie• This brochure is intended to provide information; it therefore has no legal status and is

not legally binding.• This edition was revised in November 2011.

Contents

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................4

FIRST THINGS FIRST ....................................................................................................5

APPLICATION PROCEDURE.........................................................................................7

SOME PRACTICAL POINTS ..........................................................................................9 . Knowledge of the English language ........................................................................9 . Knowledge of the Dutch language...........................................................................9 . Visas and Residence Permits .................................................................................10 . Fees and Finances ..................................................................................................11 . Accommodation.....................................................................................................12 . Structure and duration of degree programmes.......................................................12 . Study programmes .................................................................................................12 . Degrees and titles...................................................................................................14

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT QUALIFICATIONS? .......................................................15 . Entry standards.......................................................................................................15 . Compulsory subjects..............................................................................................16

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE .......................................................................................18 . Registration with Studielink and DUO..................................................................18

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMMES...........................................19 . Economics and Business........................................................................................19 . International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics (in English) ............19 . Econometrics and Operations Research.................................................................20 . International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research (in English)........20 . Fiscal Economics ...................................................................................................20 . Business Administration ........................................................................................21 . International Business Administration (in English)...............................................21 . Public Administration ............................................................................................22 . Sociology ...............................................................................................................22 . Pedagogical Studies ...............................................................................................22 . Psychology.............................................................................................................23 . Law: Dutch Law and Fiscal Law...........................................................................23 . Criminology ...........................................................................................................24 . Mr.drs. Programme in Economics and Law ..........................................................24 . Medicine ................................................................................................................24 . Public Health Sciences...........................................................................................25 . Cultural Studies......................................................................................................25 . History....................................................................................................................26. International Bachelor Communication and Media (in English) ...........................26 . Philosophy..............................................................................................................27

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES, DATA AND RELEVANT WEBSITES ..............................28

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Introduction

The Netherlands and RotterdamThe Kingdom of the Netherlands (also internationally known as Holland) is a highly developed, small West-European country with a population of more than 16 million people. Of those, approximately 19% are of foreign origin. Holland is governed from The Hague, while the nation’s capital is Amsterdam. The city of Rotterdam, home of the Erasmus University since 1913, is the dynamic heart of the country, being the home of many (inter-)national businesses as well as being one of the busiest ports in the world. Rotterdam offers a lively atmosphere for working, studying, living and leisure.

Erasmus University Rotterdam - Main port of Knowledge Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an international spawning ground for critical academic thinking, driven by a strong focus on current social issues. Our focus is on management, organisation and policy in the public and private sectors, as well as on medicine and health care. Approximately 22,000 students take part in the academic programmes. This brochure provides you with information about the required qualifications.

Bachelor’s and Master’s The Erasmus University offers both bachelor and master degree programmes. A bachelor programme takes 3 years whilst a master programme (mostly) takes 1 year. One exception is the study of Medicine which, after a bachelor’s degree has been obtained, is followed by a master programme of another three years.

Binding Study AdviceAll Erasmus Bachelor’s programmes are subject to what is known as ‘binding study advice’. Starting September 2012, this means that every student must obtain all 60 credits (ECTS) in the first year of study at university. If one fails to do so, one will not be permitted to continue with the study programme. For the most current information about the Binding Study Advice regulations, please visit www.eur.nl/bachelor/bsa.

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First Things First

The information in this brochure is intended for students who, on the strength of their international, non-Dutch, qualifications, would like to take a full degree programme at Erasmus University. This brochure is not intended for students wishing to take part in an exchange program.

The idea of studying at a university abroad may be exciting and attractive, and with the right preparation and effort it can be very rewarding. However, without proper preparation and effort, studying abroad can result in failure and disappointment. It is therefore very important that you are fully aware of certain essential points. In this brochure we discuss these crucial matters in detail:

• As a minimum qualification you should have a secondary school diploma which allows you to study at a university in your own country. You will probably also have to fulfill further requirements. Be aware that not all foreign qualifications entitle you to enter a full degree programme at a Dutch university.

• Most bachelor programmes are conducted in the Dutch language. Applicants for programmes taught in Dutch must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the Dutch (and English) language. Several courses are available for students who need to learn Dutch. However, there are four degree programmes which are conducted in the English language: International Business Administration (IBA), International Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics (IBEB), International Bachelor Communication and Media (IBCoM) and, starting September 2012, International Bachelor Econometrics and operations research (ECONOMETRICS). Applicants for programmes taught in English must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language. See page 9.

• Before you can apply, you must have a good command of the English language. If you did not obtain your secondary school diploma in a native English speaking country, a TOEFL or IELTS test is compulsory. See page 9.

• The University will assist you with your visa application and your residence permit after you have been admitted. You are responsible for finding accommodation and providing enough money to cover your fees, living expenses and return fare to your home country. See page 11 and 12.

• The structure and components of the degree programme you wish to follow in the Netherlands will probably differ from programmes in the same subject in your own country. Please note that there is a limited number of study places for some programmes, whilst other programmes are not suitable for international students. See page 12.

• The Dutch Academic Year officially starts on the first Monday of September and admission after this date is no longer possible. Registration for the academic year is only possible once a year.

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First Things First (continued)

After reading this brochure you should be able to decide whether it would be possible and worthwhile for you to enrol at Erasmus University. You should also be able to decide whether you first need to obtain a TOEFL or IELTS score before applying; whether you need to follow a preparatory year in the Netherlands in order to learn the Dutch language or whether you can immediately start the request for admission.

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Application Procedure

The following section on the application procedure provides the necessary information on how to enrol.

Application procedure and entry standards for regular degree programmes

for candidates with non-Dutch qualifications from inside and outside the European Union 1

Entry requirements (in a nutshell) • A secondary education equal to Dutch diplomas that are sufficient for acceptance to a university (refer to Entry Standards. See page 15);

• Proficiency in the English language (for non-native English speakers to be demonstrated by a sufficient TOEFL or IELTS test score, prior to application. See page 9);

• Sufficient proficiency in the Dutch language (if applicable), if necessary to be obtained in the Netherlands prior to enrolment at university; this may take up to one year); 1 European Union (EU): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. EEA countries i.e. Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as well as Switzerland, also fall into this category.

For refugee students in the Netherlands other procedures may apply.

To submit an application To assist you in your application, the Admissions Office has a cover letter available. Guidelines are to be found in the cover letter. For a timely application, please refer to the application schedule on the next page.

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Application schedule

When Steps to be taken NotesAs soon as possible, before 15 May

Go to Studielink (www.eur.studielink.nl/) and register for the bachelor programme of your choice.

Sufficient TOEFL or IELTS-result needed. For exemptions and/or further information, see page 9 or contact the Admissions Office and ask for the ‘cover letter’.

Within two weeks Submit the ‘cover letter’ along with the requested documents to the Admissions Office.

After the Admissions Office (AO) has received your application and documents

AO handles the application and replies within ten working days of receipt of your application. • if your secondary or university education is sufficient, you will receive a letter with further instructions and information on the procedure to follow. • if your secondary education is not sufficient, you will receive a letter of non-acceptance.

Between January and June* Apply for a visa for study (Machtiging voor Voorloping Verblijf; MVV) and residence permit (Vergunning Verblijf Regulier; VVR) by requesting the AO to do so on your behalf using the accelerated visa procedure (this may take up to six weeks).

See page 10.

Between February and July* Follow up on the admission procedure: • register for entrance exams • submit your diploma

After arrival in the Netherlands and before starting your programme*

• for Preparatory Year students only: attend all preparatory courses. After passing the Dutch language exam and all other entrance exams, you are eligible to register* as a student of Erasmus University. *Subject to lottery and/or selection.

See page 10.

* if applicable

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Some practical points

Knowledge of the English language As mentioned before, you need a good command of the English language before you can apply for a degree programme at Erasmus University. In most cases, this means that you need to take a TOEFL or IELTS-test before you can make a request for admission. In the table below, you will find an overview of the required scores.

Exemption is possible if: • You are obtaining an International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate;• You are an English native speaker. By native English speakers we mean those who have obtained their diploma(s), or went to secondary school for at least two and a half years, in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

TOEFLPaper-based

TOEFL Internet-based

IELTSAcademic

Cambridge Certificates

Programmes in Dutch

500 61 5.0

Programmes in English:IBA/ IBEB/ ECONOMETRICS

80 6.0

IBCoM 92 7.0 CAE: B/ CPE: C

There are four degree programmes which are conducted in the English language: International Business Administration (IBA), International Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics (IBEB) and International Bachelor Communication and Media (IBCoM). Starting September 2012, International Bachelor Econometrics and operations research (ECONOMETRICS).

Knowledge of the Dutch language Teaching in most bachelor programmes at Erasmus University is done in Dutch. Applicants for programmes taught in Dutch must pass the NT2-II-exam or the Colloquium Doctum to show that they have a sufficient command of Dutch before they can start a degree programme. The NT2-II-exam is held almost every week. For further information and test dates, see the website of the Dienst Uitvoerend Onderwijs (www.ib-groep.nl).

Exemption is possible if: • You can provide evidence that the Dutch language was a subject in the final examination at your secondary school; • You can prove that you have attended a secondary school in the Netherlands at VWO (pre-university) level for at least two and a half years.

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There is a variety of Dutch language courses offered at various institutions in the Netherlands. Every year, in September, Erasmus University in cooperation with Albeda College, organizes a special Preparatory Year for international students who have no (or insufficient) knowledge of the Dutch language. The costs for the year vary between approximately 1,500 to 5,000 Euros and are subject to change.The language courses are provided during the Preparatory Year before the start of the actual degree programme. During the first months, the student concentrates on learning the Dutch language in class, on the computer, in the language laboratory and, if necessary, by way of individual tuition. Thereafter follow advanced Dutch classes, a course in mathematics (taught in Dutch) and an English course (a brush-up course or classes in English-Dutch translation). Note that this English course is not for begin-ners and a good level of English is compulsory. Information about the Preparatory Year is sent automatically to all those who have applied for admission to a Dutch language degree programme at Erasmus University. During the Preparatory Year you are not registered as a student at Erasmus University.

Visas and Residence Permits 1 Students from EU/EEA countries do not need a student visa to enter the Netherlands. However they must register at a Dutch town hall and submit proof that they are accepted for a degree programme in the Netherlands.

2 Students from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, Vatican City, and the United States must apply for a temporary residence permit. The application must be handed in before traveling to the Netherlands. Proof of sufficient funds is required when requesting this permit.

3 If you are a student from any other country wanting to follow a degree programme (and if necessary a preparatory year) you will first need a student visa to enter the Netherlands. This visa is called MVV (‘Machtiging tot voorlopig verblijf’). Simultaneously, you also apply for your residence permit, called ‘VVR’ (Vergunning tot Verblijf Regulier).

Erasmus University will apply for an MVV/ VVR on your behalf using the ‘accelerated visa procedure’ (a procedure that takes approx. 6 weeks). When your visa has been approved, you must collect your visa at your local Dutch embassy (or if a Dutch embassy is not present, at the embassy that represents the Netherlands in your country). You can pick up your residence permit card in the City Hall of Rotterdam approximately six weeks after your MVV has been approved.

To qualify for the visa and residence permit (MVV/ VVR) you must satisfy the following minimum requirements: • You must possess a valid passport;• You must have sufficient funds to cover the cost of your residence permit, your tuition fees, your living expenses and the travel back to your home country;• You must have health insurance;

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Bear in mind that the student visa application process is very time consuming, meaning that you should begin the procedure as early as possible!

A temporary residence permit for study purpose is valid for a maximum of twelve months. This means that if you are starting with a preparatory year, you must pass all the necessary admission tests i.e. Dutch (and possibly English and Mathematics) before those twelve months elapse.

Once you have been registered as a full-time student, the temporary residence permit can be extended for the duration of the programme, always with a maximum of twelve months per extension. However, a maximum period for completion of the programme must be observed. Students from non-EU countries are, in principle, not allowed to take paid employment in the Netherlands. You therefore have to show that you have sufficient financial means right from the start.

Fees and Finances When studying in Rotterdam you may expect to spend between € 850.-- and € 1,000.-- in monthly living costs. In the academic year 2011/12, the statutory tuition fee is € 1,713.-- and this amount is subject to annual change. The institute tuition fee may vary between € 5,000.-- and € 13,500.-- depending on the degree programme and applies to students who are not eligible for the statutory tuition fee. For the latest information, see: www.eur.nl/english/essc/registration/tuition_fees/. Added up this means that an international student with no dependants needs at least € 13,593.-- a year for fees and living expenses. A rough breakdown of these costs per month would be as follows:

Statutory tuition fee for bachelor programmes € 1,713 Living Expenses / Accommodation € 900 per month x 12 € 10,800 Visa (MVV) + Residence Permit (VVR) € 600 Medical insurance € 480

Students from countries within the European Union (plus EEA) may apply for a partial refund of the tuition fee after their registration at a Dutch university. Students from outside the European Union do not qualify for the national grants (studiefinanciering) from the Dutch authorities.

Erasmus University has no scholarships for international students. The Dutch Ministry of Education, however, offers scholarships to nationals from a wide range of countries under the terms of various cultural agreements and other cooperation agreements. Requirements for participation, deadlines for application and further information can be obtained at the Netherlands Organization for International cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic): www.nuffic.nl

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Accommodation Erasmus University has limited on-campus housing and in general students must find their own accommodation. As a student of Erasmus University, you can apply for a room at the student housing organization called ‘Stadswonen’ in Rotterdam. You can also get assistance in finding a room or apartment by the programme coordinator of your study programme. For more information, see www.eur.nl/english/facilities/housing/.

Structure and duration of degree programmes A bachelor programme at any Dutch University takes 3 years, whilst a master programme takes 1 year (with the exception of certain specialised programmes which may take one and a half to three years).

A full academic year consists of 60 ECTS (study credits). Therefore a bachelor’s programme is made up of 180 ECTS and most master’s programmes are made up of at least 60 ECTS.

All students are subject to ‘binding study advice’ which stipulates that students must obtain all 60 available study credits (ECTS) in their first year at university. Failure to achieve this will result in a student not being permitted to continue with his/her programme of study. For the most current information about the new Binding Study Advice regulations, please visit www.eur.nl/bachelor/bsa.

For the degree programmes in Criminology, Dutch Law, Fiscal Law, Psychology, Medicine and the English language programme International Bachelor Communication and Media (IBCoM) there are limited places available. There, the outcome of a decentralized selection by the faculty and/or a lottery decides if one is eligible for a study place. For the three other English language programmes in International Business Administration (IBA), International Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics (IBEB) and the International Bachelor Econometrics and operations research (ECONOMETRICS), study places are awarded based on a 100 percent selection by the programme management.

Note that the degree programmes in Medicine, Psychology, Criminology, Dutch Law and Fiscal Law are suitable only for students holding a permanent residence permit.

Study programmes Erasmus University has seven faculties and offers the following degree programmes*:

Erasmus School of Economics (ESE):• Economics and Business Economics • International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics (in English)• Econometrics and Operations Research • International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research (in English) • Fiscal Economics • Mr.drs.: combined study programme in Economics and Law

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Rotterdam School of Management (RSM):• Business Administration • International Business Administration (in English)

Faculty of Social Sciences:• Public Administration • Sociology • Psychology • Pedagogical Studies

Erasmus School of Law (ESL):• Dutch Law• Fiscal Law• Criminology • Mr.drs.: Combined study programme in Economics and Law

Erasmus Medical Centre (Erasmus MC):• Medicine • Public Health Sciences

Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC):• Cultural Studies • History • International Bachelor Communication and Media (in English)

Faculty of Philosophy:• Philosophy

A brief description of these programmes is to be found from page 19 onwards. * Unless otherwise stated, all programmes are taught in Dutch

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Degrees and titles The bachelor’s degree is a three year programme ending with a bachelor’s diploma and title of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). A bachelor’s degree gives automatic admission to a relevant (pre-working experience) master’s programme in the same field, same faculty and same university. The master’s degree is mostly a one-year programme after which a Master of Arts (M.A.) or Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree is obtained.

Although Medicine has recently adopted the bachelor-master-structure, the programme still adheres to the former curriculum. After obtaining the bachelor’s degree, students proceed to the three-year master programme. The last two years of the master’s programme consist of an internship at the end of which the final degree in medicine (MD) is awarded. Thereafter, medical specialisation takes an additional 3 or 4 years (general practitioner or specialist). Only a few excellent students are selected for the specialist programmes because there is a limited number of places available. Admission to specialist trainings is not handled by the university.

The highest title conferred by a Dutch university is Doctor (dr.). Anyone who has obtained an M.A. / M.Sc. degree is in principle eligible to proceed to a doctorate (PhD). The doctorate candidate undertakes academic research and publishes the results in a dissertation which must then be defended at a public ceremony. For a doctorate one needs to find oneself a supervising professor (promotor). Please note that “doctoraal” (graduate certificate/Master) is not to be confused with “doctoraat” (PhD). For more information see: www.nuffic.nl.

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Do you have the right qualifications?

Entry standards In the Netherlands, the VWO diploma (pre-university education) qualifies you for university entrance. Secondary education diplomas from foreign countries which qualify you for university entrance in those countries are not, however, all of the same standard as the Dutch VWO diploma. In some cases there are additional requirements for entry to a Dutch university. The following summary gives an indication of what entrance standard is required.

Country Entry standard required

The Netherlands VWO (pre-university) diploma

International schools International Baccalaureate

European schools European Baccalaureate

Western European countries except Great Britain National school-leaving certificate

Great Britain, Anglophone countries in Africa A minimum of three GCE A-levels plus three GCSE O-levels in six different subjects relevant to the selected degree programme

East European countries Secondary school plus one year of university training including subjects relevant to the selected degree programme

Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, USA, Indonesia, Francophone countries in Africa, South Africa, Latin America

High school plus two years of college or university studying subjects relevant to the selected programme

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects

The European Baccalaureate diploma qualifies those who have been educated at an European School recognized by the organization of Schola Europaea. The International Baccalaureate diploma qualifies those who have completed their education at a school recognized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Students with these diplomas must (pre)register with the Admissions Office for verification of the compulsory subjects (see page 17). However they are not required to submit proof of English language ability (i.e. TOEFL/IELTS result).

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From the previous summary, you should be able to decide for yourself whether or not you qualify for admission. If you meet the entry standard, you can contact the Admissions Office in order to start the application procedure (see schedule on page 8). You can apply even if you are in doubt, in which case the Admissions Officer will inform you whether your qualifications are sufficient for admission.

Compulsory subjects In addition to the entry standard, the subjects which you took for your school-leaving examination are also important. For some degree programmes it is necessary that you have sufficient knowledge of specific subjects. Without that knowledge, even though you meet the general entrance standard for the programme, you will not be permitted to register as a student. You will first have to acquire the necessary knowledge either by taking an additional course or by personal study.

You must then prove that your knowledge is sufficient by passing entrance tests. These tests are held twice a year (in May and in July) and you can take any test twice. If you do not pass by the second attempt, you cannot register for the degree programme.

If one or more of the subjects required for the degree programme you choose is not covered by your school-leaving certificate, you will have to acquire sufficient knowledge in these areas either by following courses or by personal study. Moreover, even if the required subjects are covered by your school-leaving certificate, you may still have to bring them up to the required Dutch standard.

The entry standard required in the Netherlands is often higher than that covered by the school-leaving certificate(s) in other countries. On the basis of your application, the Admissions Officer will inform you whether you need supplementary study/exams.

Many foreign secondary school diplomas do not meet all the subject requirements and therefore, additional English and/or Mathematics will be part of the entrance examinations (as well as Dutch for programmes taught in Dutch).

The list on the next page shows you which subjects are required for the various degree programmes at Erasmus University.

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Degree programme Subjects requiredEconomics and Business Dutch; English; mathematics International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics (in English)

English; mathematics

Econometrics and Operations Research Dutch; English; mathematics International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research (in English)

English; mathematics

Fiscal Economics Dutch; English; mathematics Business Administration Dutch; English; mathematics International Business Administration (in English)

English; mathematics

Public Administration Dutch; English; mathematics Sociology Dutch; English; mathematics Pedagogical Studies Dutch; English; mathematics Psychology Dutch; English; mathematics

Dutch Law and Fiscal Law* Dutch, English, German or French and Dutch History

Criminology* Dutch, English, German or French and Dutch History

Medicine* Dutch; English; physics; chemistry; biology; mathematics

Public Health Sciences Dutch; English; mathematics Cultural studies Dutch; English History Dutch; English International Bachelor Communication and Media (in English)

English; mathematics

Philosophy Dutch; English; Dutch History

* For admission to the field of Medicine and the Faculty of Law, the preparatory year might be applicable. You should expect to follow a minimum of two years of preparatory classes: one year to learn Dutch plus a second year for additional Dutch (for Law) or for chemistry and physics, biology and mathematics (for Medicine). Note that a second preparatory year is NOT possible if you hold a temporary residence permit for the Netherlands.

For some programmes in Dutch, there are limited study places available. A quota, a lottery and/or selection, decides if you are eligible for a study place. A study place can be issued after you have met the requirements with regard to diploma and compulsory subjects. For programmes in Criminology, Dutch Law, Fiscal Law, Medicine and Psychology limited study places are available.

Admission to the above mentioned programmes is possible only after one has been allocated a study place by either DUO or the faculty/programme management.

For all programmes in English, limited study places are available. The programme management (conditionally) selects its students pending submission of the required diploma and compulsory subjects.

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Admissions Procedure *

If you want to be admitted to a BACHELOR degree programme at Erasmus University you should first of all apply with the Admissions Office. Please refer to the application schedule on page 8. For those students required to submit proof of their level of English, the first step is to let us know your TOEFL/IELTS score. Only thereafter can we send you the necessary application documents. In the event that a student visa is needed, your first step should be made preferably before 15 April (in the year you intend to study in the Netherlands). The Admissions Officer decides on the basis of your school-leaving certificate and the subjects taken whether: • You qualify for immediate admission to a degree programme;• You do not qualify for admission; • You must first improve your knowledge of certain subjects before you can be admitted. For degree programmes taught in Dutch it is very probable that you will need a Preparatory Year to learn Dutch and to bring your knowledge of certain subjects up to the required standard. Only after you have met all the conditions for the minimum standard required will you receive notification that you can be considered for admission.

* The admission procedure for MASTER degree programmes is handled directly by the faculty’s and master programme management and not by the Admissions Office. For further details and application forms please visit the website of the Masters programme in question: www.eur.nl/english/prospective/master/

Registration with STUDIELINK and DUO All students in the Netherlands must register with the national organization of STUDIELINK and DUO. STUDIELINK is an online application tool for higher education in the Netherlands while DUO allocates places of lottery studies and study funding to (Dutch) students. Also international students wishing to study at Erasmus University must go to STUDIELINK (and if applicable, to DUO).

You must register with STUDIELINK and DUO in the year in which you wish to enrol as a full-time student of Erasmus University. If you are applying for a study programme regulated by a lottery and selection, you need to register before 15 May at www.studielink.nl.

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Brief descriptions of the programmes

Economics and Business The first two years of the bachelor’s programme are largely comprised of general economics and business economics courses plus mathematics, statistics and ICT. Besides lectures and practical exercises you will spend a great deal of time working in teams. During the third year you will have greater freedom of choice. You can start specialising towards a master’s degree; participate in a work placement; take elective subjects at other schools or study abroad for several months. After the bachelor’s programme you can choose from one of the following master’s programmes: Accounting, Auditing & Control; Accounting and Finance; Economics of Markets, Organisations and Policy; Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Organisation Economics; Financial Economics; International Economics and Business Studies; Marketing; Urban, Port & Transport Economics or MPhil in Economics.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/economie_bedrijfseconomie/

International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics (in English) The IBEB programme is a three year internationally orientated bachelor’s programme, which is taught in English. It provides students with academically founded knowledge so enabling them to analyse and solve (international) economic issues. The international orientation of the programme can be found both in the curriculum, in the form of international themes and foreign guest speakers, and in the fact that a large percentage of the students come from abroad. In the first two years students are provided with the first building blocks in economics and business economics, which include the core courses of microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, accounting, marketing, organisation and finance. In the third year students will specialise by means of a major. The following majors are currently offered: Accounting & Finance; Economics of Markets, Organisations and Policy; Entrepreneurship; Financial Accounting; Financial Economics; Health Economics; International Economics and Business Studies; Management Accounting; Marketing; and Urban, Port & Transport Economics. You can also do an apprenticeship or study at a partner university abroad for several months. During this year you must also take the Capita Selecta IBEB subject, in which theory meets practice. The Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business will culminate in a thesis. After the IBEB programme it is possible to follow a wide variety of master’s programmes offered by the Erasmus School of Economics.

Please note when registering in Studielink, do select the programme taught in English.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/ibeb/www.eur.nl/ese/ibeb/

International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics (in English) Admission to this programme is restricted to students who submit a personal motivation letter plus a recent end of term/year report. The programme management selects all the students. There are limited places available. Applications should be made, at the latest, by 15 April for applicants requiring a visa, and by 15 May for all other applicants.

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Econometrics and Operations Research Key subjects in this programme are mathematics, statistics and economics. This programme differs from the Economics programme in that Econometrics and Operations Research focuses on the application of mathematics in economics. As the computer plays a key role in this, considerable time is devoted to programming. In the master’s programmes in Econometrics you can specialise in Quantitative Finance; Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics; and Quantitative Marketing.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/econometrie/

International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research (in English) The courses in years one and two of Econometrics and Operations Research are predetermined to give a solid foundation in Mathematics, Statistics and Economics. In the third year you choose a specialization, follow elective courses and write your bachelor’s thesis. Econometricians examine the mathematical aspects of a problem. They work systematically and are original thinkers. They welcome the challenge of using their own models to define reality accurately. As an econometrician, you use mathematical and statistical techniques to understand manage processes in economics and business. You use a model to solve problems in logistics or to predict the risk in financial markets. Good models will lead to improved decision making, for example for the building of a transport hub, the placement of ads or the developments of investment strategies.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/econometrics_operations_research/ www.eur.nl/ese/english/information_for/prospective_students/bachelor/econometrics/

International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research (in English) Admission to this programme is restricted to students who submit a personal motivation letter plus a recent end of term/year report. The programme management selects all the students. There are limited places available. Applications should be made, at the latest, by 15 April for applicants requiring a visa, and by 15 May for all other applicants.

Fiscal Economics Fiscal Economics involves economic and juridical subjects. The first two years of the bachelor’s programme in Fiscal Economics follow the same program as Economics. During the third year you will specialise in Fiscal Economics. You will take subjects such as income tax, company tax and international and European tax law. Tax theory is also studied within the area of Public Finance with considerable attention given to the effect and elaboration of tax laws on economic relations. Following this, you can take the master’s programme in Fiscal Economics.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/fiscale_economie/

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Business Administration The Dutch-language programme in Business Administration is characterised by its interdisciplinary approach. You will learn to see an organisation from various vantage points, such as the relation to the customer, production, finance, the staff and information technology. During the first year you will receive an introduction to business processes. During the next two years the focus will be on the management of these processes. The programme will conclude with a bachelor’s thesis. During the second and third year you can also take elective subjects to prepare for the master’s programme. During your master’s programme you can specialise in any of the following: Finance & Investments; Accounting & Control; Management of Change; Human Resource Management; Business Information Management; Marketing Management; Management of Innovation; Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing; Global Business & Stakeholder Management; Supply Chain Management; Chinese Eco-nomy and Business and Strategic Management.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/bedrijfskunde/ www.rsm.nl/home/bachelor/bscba_bedrijfskunde

International Business Administration (in English) The English-language programme in International Business Administration focuses on the international business community. With this in mind, international lecturers provide instruction to our students who come from more than 40 different nations. You will learn to deal with cultural diversity, a great asset if you wish to pursue a career in international business. The first year consists of several subjects, including Introduction to International Business, Economics, Informatics, Mathematics, Behavioural Science and ‘Skills’ (communicative, speaking and discussion skills).You will also write a business plan together with a group of fellow students. During the next two years you will take subjects relating to business administration and business economics, supplemented with subjects in the fields of law, logistics and research methods. The programme concludes with a bachelor’s thesis. After obtaining your bachelor’s degree you can continue your studies elsewhere, or gain some work experience before continuing with the master’s programme in International Business Administration. In the master’s programme you can specialise in the following disciplines: Finance & Investments; Accounting & Control; Management of Change; Human Resource Management; Business Information Management; Marketing Management; Management of Innovation; Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing; Global Business & Stakeholder Management; Supply Chain Management; Chinese Economy and Business and Strategic Management.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/iba/ www.rsm.nl/bsciba

International Business Administration (in English)Admission is restricted to students who submit a personal motivation letter plus a recent end of term/year report. The programme management will select all candidates for this programme and study places are limited. Applications should be made by 15 May at the latest.

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Public Administration The Public Administration programme concentrates on studying solutions to social problems such as traffic jams, senseless violence and waiting lists in health care. One strong point of the Public Administration programme offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam is that policy and management are continually interconnected with theory and practice. During the first year, besides the main subject ‘Public Administration’, other introductory subjects are also studied. These subjects include sociology, political science, law and economics, and methods and techniques of social scientific research. In the second year you acquire in-depth knowledge relating to policy questions, management and organisational issues. In addition the program includes a work placement in which theory and practice converge. From the second half of the second year of the programme onwards you can explore potential specialist fields. The programme concludes with a written thesis. Your thesis will report on research that you have conducted independently, under supervision of a lecturer in public administration. In the master’s programme in Public Administration you can specialise in Public Policy, Public Management or Governance of Complex Spatial Developments.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/bestuurskunde/

SociologyIn Sociology one studies how people organise their societies. Traditionally, the Sociology programme in Rotterdam deals with policy questions. The first year in particular is geared towards acquiring basic knowledge of sociology and supporting subjects. All students study the same subjects: sociology, methodology and techniques of social scientific research, statistics and public administration. During the second year, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the first-year sociological subjects and in the third year you will start your specialisation in Social Issues or Labour and Organisation. In the master’s programme in Sociology you can specialise in Urban Problems and Policy; or Labour, Organisation and Management.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/sociologie/

Pedagogical Studies The Pedagogical Studies programme concentrates on all aspects of upbringing and education. Pedagogues create tools to contribute to the upbringing of children. Family pedagogues and special pedagogues offer support to children, parents, families, teachers, schools and social workers. Educational pedagogues focus on innovations within the classroom to further enhance the learning process. The bachelor programme takes three years and every year is divided into eight blocks consisting of five weeks. Within every block a specific topic will be dealt with both focusing on theory and practice.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/pedagogische_wetenschappen/www.eur.nl/fsw/ped/

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PsychologyThe Psychology programme provides training as a labour, organisational, health-care or educational psychologist. During the first and second years an overview is given of the wide professional field of psychology. In the third year you will start your specialisation. You can choose from Labour Organisation, Health Care and Education. Teaching involves the approach of problem-based learning. This approach entails working on problems in small groups of 10 students. With problem-based learning you will independently look for information in books, journals or digital sources. With this small-scale approach you will quickly develop academic skills such as the ability to work independently and systematically; to search for information; to report findings and to analyse and solve problems. Much attention will also be given to skills that will enable you to function well in your future career. There are three master’s programmes in the field of Psychology: Labour and Organisational Psychology; Clinical and Health Care Psychology; and Educational Psychology.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/psychologie/

Numerus fixus bachelor’s programme in Psychology Admission is restricted. All places will be allocated by way of a lottery carried out by DUO in Groningen. Registration prior to 15 May with DUO by way of Studielink is a must (www.studielink.nl). The outcome will be known by 15 July each year.

Law: Dutch Law and Fiscal Law There are two bachelor programmes in law: Dutch Law and Fiscal Law. You will receive training in juridical knowledge along with acquiring insights into economic questions and the role of law in society. Law requires a very good command of the Dutch language. The program for the first bachelor year of Dutch Law and Fiscal Law is identical and composed of introductory subjects. During the second and third years of Dutch Law you will expand your juridical knowledge and take a skills subject entitled Court Practice. At the end of the bachelor’s programme, you will be required to write a thesis. In the bachelor’s programme in Fiscal Law, tax law is the core subject. You will become familiar with other areas of law and disciplines such as private law, administrative law, public finance and business economics. There are three master’s programmes in the field of Dutch Law: Jurisprudence; Financial Law; and Business Law. Students can specialise within the Jurisprudence master’s programme, in the following disciplines: Private Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Criminal Law, International and European Law (in Dutch and English), Judicial Procedures and Generalist Law. You can also take a master’s programme in Fiscal Law.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/rechtsgeleerdheid/ www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/fiscaal_recht/

Numerus fixus bachelor’s programme in Dutch Law and Fiscal Law Admission is restricted. All places will be allocated by way of a lottery carried out by DUO in Groningen. Registration prior to 15 May with DUO by way of Studielink is a must (www.studielink.nl). The outcome will be known by 15 July each year.

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Criminology The first year of the bachelor programme Criminology has an introductory character. In that year, you will not only follow subjects in Criminology but also in Law, Sociology and Psychology. During the second and third years of the Criminology bachelor’s programme you will learn to apply existing knowledge about criminality and combating criminality to specific, current problems. After obtaining the bachelor’s diploma you can follow two master’s programmes: Criminology; and Justice, Safety & Security.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/criminologie/

Numerus fixus bachelor’s programme in CriminologyAdmission is restricted. All places will be allocated by way of a lottery carried out by DUO in Groningen. Registration prior to 15 May with DUO by way of Studielink is a must (www.studielink.nl). The outcome will be known by 15 July each year.

Mr.drs. Programme in Economics and Law For good students interested in both economics and law there is a mr.drs. Program for Economics and Law. With this program it is possible to complete Economics studies and Dutch Law studies in six years. This planning is possible by making optimum use of overlapping subjects in both programmes and because you must obtain extra credits per year. The starting point is that you begin the programme with the emphasis on economic studies and gradually include more law subjects.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/mr_drs_economie_rechten/

MedicineStarting the academic year of 2008/09, the programme in Medicine is an intertwined study consisting of a bachelor and a master phase. Each phase lasts three years and thereafter ends with the master’s degree in Medicine. The curriculum is divided into thematic blocks, each centred upon a specific medical subject which is covered from various areas. The curriculum also has built-in opportunities for a wide choice of options. The teaching is practical and professionally oriented. There is an extensive introduction to clinical work during two years of internships; thereafter a period of specialisation may follow. Please note that Dutch faculties of medicine do not train general practitioners or medical specialists. Training as a medical specialist is received by means of hospital internships under the supervision of senior specialists. Only medical doctors licensed to practise medicine in the Netherlands are eligible for this specialist training. It is an exception when a foreign national obtains a position for specialist training and a work permit. This depends on national recognition of foreign credentials by the Ministry of Health/ VWS. Please see the website www.ribiz.nl for further information.

More information on the bachelor’s programme in Medicine can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/geneeskunde/

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Numerus fixus bachelor’s programme in MedicineAdmission is restricted. The faculty selects their candidates. The remaining percentage will be allocated by way of a lottery carried out by DUO. Applicants must register with DUO by way of Studielink prior to 15 January for participation in the decentralised selection procedure or prior to 15 May for participation in the lottery for the remaining study places (www.studielink.nl)

Public Health Sciences The bachelor’s programme in Public Health Sciences is an applied science programme, which will make you familiar with various aspects of health care policy and management. Each year of the programme entails four basic subjects: policy and organisational studies, public health law, public health economics and medical science. In addition, you will receive training in research methods and techniques. You will first receive an introduction to the basic theories of each subject. Later, the emphasis will be on gaining theoretical insights. Attention will be paid to the integration of the various subjects. Public Health Sciences involves a special teaching approach called problem-based learning. Wherever possible, this type of instruction will deal with practical problems in the field of health care. You will spend a major part of your study in groups of 12 to 15 students. Under supervision of a lecturer you will work together on a problem and examine all aspects of this problem. With the group, you will discuss the best approach to take. The success of this group process will require an active attitude and commitment on the part of all students. There are three master’s programmes in the field of Public Health Studies: Care Management; Health Economics, Policy and Law; and Health Services Research.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/gezondheidswetenschappen/

Cultural Studies In this programme, you will study art, in a social context, in the broadest sense of the word. This will be done from three different points of view – economics, sociology and history. You will learn to apply the theories and research methods from these three basic disciplines to diverse subjects from the worlds of art and culture. During the first year you will become familiar with key notions from the theory and philosophy of Arts and Sciences and philosophy of Cultural Studies. In addition, you will receive an introduction to historical, sociological and economic aspects of art and culture. You will also receive introductions in the areas of government and art, the organisation of artistic and cultural institutions. Further you will learn about research methods. By writing several papers you will also learn how to report findings scientifically. In the second and third years you will take subjects such as the economics of art and culture, statistics, cultural theories and communication in art and cultural sectors. Further you can choose from among the following thematic clusters: Culture and Economics; Culture and Sociology; and Culture and Media. After completion of the bachelor’s programme you can take the master’s programme in Art and Cultural Sciences; Media and Journalism; Cultural Economics and Cultural Entrepreneurship; or Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/cultuurwetenschappen/

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HistoryA typical Rotterdam idea is the enrichment of history by utilising knowledge from the social sciences, such as economics, sociology and anthropology. The study of History in Rotterdam is therefore an excellent multidisciplinary course. During the first year you will become familiar with the history of pre-industrial, industrial and non-western societies, along with the major principles of several social sciences such as economics, sociology and anthropology. Additionally you will write three papers. The remaining two years of the bachelor’s programme are divided into majors and minors. A major consists of one academic year and you may choose from amongst the following thematic clusters: History of International Relations; History of Media and Communication; and History of the Multicultural World. After completion of this bachelor’s programme you can take the master’s programme in History of Society; or Media and Journalism.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/geschiedenis/

International Bachelor Communication and Media (in English) Meeting the demands of the contemporary communication and media professions requires flexibility, creativity and adaptability to ever-changing, increasingly global and diverse working environments. That’s why the International Bachelor’s programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM) at EUR takes a comparative, international approach to communication and media studies. As an IBCoM student, you examine the myriad forms of communication and their pervasive influence on how people and organisations think and act in a variety of contexts. You also study media systems and institutions and the connections between them and social, political, economic, and cultural life. The IBCoM programme is the first international bachelor’s degree programme in the field of communication and media in Holland. The programme is taught exclusively in English to a diverse student body from all corners of the world. The number of places is limited and students are selected according to their international backgrounds and aspirations. With extensive opportunities for international exchanges, IBCoM is an excellent stepping stone to advanced studies or a career in communications and related fields.

More information can be found at www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/communication_media/ www.eshcc.eur.nl/english/ibcom/general/

Numerus fixus bachelor’s programme in International Bachelor Communication and MediaAdmission is restricted to students who submit a personal motivation letter plus a recent end of term/year report. The programme management will select all candidates for this programme and study places are limited. Applications should be made by 15 May at the latest.

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PhilosophyThe Rotterdam philosophy programme focuses on current developments in science and society. With a view towards the past, questions are asked about humans, society, science, art, politics and ‘life itself ’. In this regard, philosophy takes a critical look at the logic of reasoning, at tacitly accepted suppositions and at implicit aims. During the first year you will become familiar with various areas of philosophy and the history of philosophy – such as ethics, philosophic anthropology, methodology and the philosophy of science, along with social and political philosophy and logic. In the second year you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the first-year subjects. During the third year you will take a philosophy major consisting of three subjects. You will select those subjects from four types of specialisation offered by the Philosophy programme. These are ethics, methodology and philosophy of science, philosophic anthropology and the history of philosophy, particularly in the Netherlands. You will conclude the programme with a graduate research project that ties in with the specialist training you had during your major. There are two master’s programmes in the area of Philosophy: Philosophy and the Philosophy of a Scientific Discipline. Types of specialisation offered by the Philosophy master’s programme are: Philosophic Anthropology, Ethics, Methodology and Philosophy of Science and History of Philosophy, particularly in the Netherlands. Types of specialisation offered by the master’s programme in Philosophy of a Scientific Discipline are: Philosophy of Policy and Management, Philosophy of Economics, Philosophy of Medicine, Philosophy of History Studies and Arts and Sciences, Philosophy of Informatics and Philosophy of Jurisprudence. There is an English-language M.A. program in Philosophy.

More information can be found at: www.eur.nl/scholieren/opleidingen/bacheloropleidingen/filosofie/

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Important addresses, data and relevant websites

For information on bachelor’s degree programmes:

Admissions Office – Erasmus Universiteit RotterdamT +31 10 408 1786 (from 13.30 to 16.00 hrs - Monday to Friday) E admissions.office@oos.eur.nl Visiting address: by appointment E-building, room EB-05, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam Postal address: Admissions Office, EB-05 P.O.Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands www.eur.nl/english/prospective/bachelor/programmes/

Homepage:www.eur.nl www.eur.nl/English

Erasmus Student Service Center – (ESSC) please go to Ask Erasmus www.eur.nl/english/essc/ask/

Information on bachelor’s, master’s, exchange and Ph.D. programmes:www.studyabroad.eur.nl

Studielink: www.studielink.nl

DUO (Dienst Uitvoerend Onderwijs)Postal address: P.O. Box 30157, 9700 LJ Groningen, the Netherlands www.ib-groep.nl

Proof of English – Registration for exams:www.toefl.org (TOEFL) or www.ielts.org (IELTS)

Proof of Dutch – Registration for exams:www.ib-groep.nl/particulieren/examens/NT2/s10_nederlands_als_tweede_taal.asp

For preparatory courses in Dutch, mathematics, biology, physics and chemistry:ALBEDA College, Preparatory Year is handled by the Admissions OfficeJames Boswell Institute: www.jbi.uu.nl Registration for the science exams: www.ccvx.nl/

Student housing association STADSWONENVisiting address: Goudsesingel 66, 3011 KD Rotterdam Postal address: P.O.Box 4057, 3006 AB Rotterdam, the Netherlands Website: www.stadswonen.nl - Email: stadswonen@vestia.nl

Information on studying in the Netherlands, visas and grants:www.eur.nl/english/prospective/bachelor/howtoprepare/visa/ www.nuffic.nl

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