History
Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Additional Knowledge
academic writing skills and analytical skills
NoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan. - 2. Previous Education
Your background may be in history, or a related discipline.
NoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan. - 3. Grade AverageNoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
- 4. Language Test
You meet the English proficiency requirement if: * you have a Dutch 'vwo' grade of 7 or higher in English; * you hold an International Baccalaureate diploma including English Standard Level (A) or English Higher Level (A or B); * you hold a European Baccalaureate diploma including English as 1st or 2nd language; * you obtained at least 2,5 years of English language secondary education in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South-Africa, The USA, the UK or Ireland. If you do not meet one of t
NoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan. - 5. Written RequestNoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
Language requirements
Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
RotterdamResearch University
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.
Accreditations
Scholarships
International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.
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