Erasmus University: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

This international exchange is currently available to students in the College of Law and the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.

University Population

Students: 21,000
Faculty: 2,090

What would I be studying?

Students will conduct on-site research and/or enroll in classes on Dutch and European law, politics, culture, history, society and language. Classes are offered in English (the majority of Dutch speak English).

How can I study at Erasmus University as an Exchange Student?

Students enroll and pay Florida State University tuition and fees, and tuition and fees are waived at the host university. All participants must be currently enrolled and degree-seeking students in good standing with all academic credit earned at the host institution being credited to The Florida State University. A student participating in the exchange must be in attendance at The Florida State University for one semester prior to the exchange.

To participate in this exchange you must be either in the College of Law Study Abroad Program or a Junior or Senior in the College of Social Sciences.

1. Contact The Florida State University College of Law Academic Advisor for the International Exchange, Professor Donna Christie, or The Florida State University College of Social Sciences Academic Advisor for the International Exchange, Dr. Bob Crew, who will direct you through the college's selection process for outgoing reciprocal exchange students at The Florida State University.
2. Complete the Application for outgoing reciprocal exchange student at The Florida State University, including authorizing signatures.
3. There will also be an application form for Erasmus University which will require a transcript: prospective Law students, prospective Social Science students. Once your application has been evaluated by Erasmus you will receive an acceptance letter.
4. Required documents for students participating in an international exchange at The Florida State University.

Deadlines

February for the following academic year, starting in September of the same year. (For example, the deadline for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 is February 2009.)

Academic Calendar

The Fall semester is early September to late January. The Spring semester is early February to mid June. Current Academic Calendar.

How do I secure a student visa?

Students who are citizens of the United States do not need a visa to enter the Netherlands. When you apply for your residence permit, you hand in your application and pay the fee. Instructions on how to pay the legal fee.

Accommodations- Where would I live? What is the cost of Living?

Upon deciding to study in Rotterdam you will need to find a place to live. Because Erasmus University does not have campus accommodation, a housing agency acts as an intermediary to provide rooms and apartments for international students and researchers 

Cost of Living in Rotterdam

Accommodation	€ 425.00	per month
Personal expenses and local transportation	€ 143.00	per month
Food	€ 136	per month

The costs above are calculated for the average person and subject to change according to variations in exchange rates. All students must have sufficient funds to cover their daily expenses during the period they are on the exchange program.

Health Care

Meeting the health insurance requirements for The Florida State University students participating in international exchanges will ensure that you have met the Erasmus University requirements for health insurance.

History

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is an international environment for critical academic thinking, driven by a strong focus on current social issues. Their focus is on management, organization and policy in the public and private sectors, as well as on medicine and health care. The university is conducive to multidisciplinary collaboration in education and research: where disciplines meet, knowledge is advanced.

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