Bachelor
Liberal Arts & Sciences
★ StudyPath verdict
8.5/10
Best for curious, self-directed students wanting a broad interdisciplinary foundation in a tight-knit residential setting. The main tradeoff is its selectivity and demanding pace versus larger standard programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗€16,300
EU: €2,601/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jan 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗330
DUO ↑53% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
Erasmus University College (EUC) is the international, interdisciplinary three-year Bachelor of Science programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences, offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam.
* Broaden your horizons by building your own curriculum
* Pursue your passion, choosing from wide range of disciplines, including Economics & Business, Neuroscience, International Relations, and more
* Benefit from small-scale and interactive learning
* Join a tight-knit, international community where your unique voice is valued
* Get inspired studying right in the city centre of vibrant Rotterdam
* Live in guaranteed 1st year housing, 5 mins from EUC
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: InterdisciplinarySector: InterdisciplinairSmall-scale & intensiveCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k
Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Economics & BusinessSpecialisation
The Majors offered by the Economics and Business department are developed to provide students with a background in the main topics in the field of economics and business administra…
HumanitiesSpecialisation
The Humanities Major is an interdisciplinary Liberal Arts programme that combines traditional disciplines such as History and Philosophy with cutting edge fields of study such as n…
Life SciencesSpecialisation
The Majors in Life Sciences provide students with a broad and fundamental knowledge of the life sciences, ranging from molecular biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology to e…
Social & Behavioural SciencesSpecialisation
The Majors in the Social and Behavioural Sciences Department centre on societal issues and human behaviour. If you are intrigued by topics such as globalisation, international rela…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Psychology6%
Biomedical Sciences5%
International and European Law3%
Politicologie2%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 291%
Complete this degree80%
Continue studying after graduating64%
Women among first-years72%
Say workload is “just right”63%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 314 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.4
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-01-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-01-15
Application deadline
2027-01-15
Non-EU deadline
2027-01-15
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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