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Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rotterdam, NetherlandsReviewed 22 October 2026

Erasmus School of Economics at Campus Woudestein offers International Economics within the Economics and Business master's.

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Erasmus School of Economics at Campus Woudestein offers International Economics within the Economics and Business master's. It combines economic analysis with questions about trade and the international economy; it is separate from RSM's management programmes.

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  1. MSc Economics and Business, International Economics specialisation — Campus Woudestein; 60 EC, one year full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • A research-level bachelor's in economics, econometrics or business administration comparable in content and level to the school's Economics and Business Economics BSc. Your transcript must balance economics, business economics, mathematics and statistics;
  • a business-heavy degree without sufficient economics is not automatically eligible.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and in every component, or an accepted equivalent, taken within two years before applying.
  • Visa applicants need an accepted test-centre version.
  • An English-taught bachelor's alone does not confer an exemption.

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Study intakes

  • September entry only for this one-year specialisation.

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Application deadlines

  • For 2027/28 entry with an international diploma, applications open on 1 November 2026.
  • Non-EU/EEA applicants must complete the application and required documents by 1 April 2027.
  • Studielink registration alone is insufficient; English evidence must also meet the deadline.

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International tuition

  • The 2027/28 non-EEA institutional tuition fee for this Erasmus School of Economics master's is €22,800 for the academic year.
  • This is tuition, not an all-inclusive study budget.
  • Accommodation, insurance, living expenses and any applicable application or immigration charges are separate; individual fee classification and the offer govern payment.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The Erasmus Trustfonds award includes Economics and Business, but its published 2026/27 round closed on 1 February 2026.
  • It is competitive and requires excellent academic results and financial evidence.
  • A new 2027/28 award or closing date was not established; do not budget on a renewed award being available.

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What can international students study at Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Selected programme options include MSc Economics and Business, International Economics specialisation — Campus Woudestein; 60 EC, one year full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam?

A research-level bachelor's in economics, econometrics or business administration comparable in content and level to the school's Economics and Business Economics BSc. Your transcript must balance economics, business economics, mathematics and statistics; a business-heavy degree without sufficient economics is not automatically eligible. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall and in every component, or an accepted equivalent, taken within two years before applying. Visa applicants need an accepted test-centre version. An English-taught bachelor's alone does not confer an exemption.

How much are international tuition fees at Erasmus University Rotterdam?

The 2027/28 non-EEA institutional tuition fee for this Erasmus School of Economics master's is €22,800 for the academic year. This is tuition, not an all-inclusive study budget. Accommodation, insurance, living expenses and any applicable application or immigration charges are separate; individual fee classification and the offer govern payment. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Erasmus University Rotterdam?

For 2027/28 entry with an international diploma, applications open on 1 November 2026. Non-EU/EEA applicants must complete the application and required documents by 1 April 2027. Studielink registration alone is insufficient; English evidence must also meet the deadline. September entry only for this one-year specialisation. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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