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This is the unofficial subreddit of the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Welcome to the unofficial Erasmus University of Rotterdam Subreddit!

Here you'll find all things related to EUR.

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  1. Posts must relate to EUR
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Questions about application documents

Hello! I’m an international student applying for a Master’s in EUR and I’m a bit confused in relation to some of the documents that I have to provide.

  1. I need to submit an overview of courses to be obtained, is there any template for this? Or do you guys have suggestions on how I should display this information?
  2. As I haven’t graduated from my Bachelor’s yet, I also need to submit a graduation statement which has a template. However, I’m not sure how to edit the document, since it seems locked. Should I print it and fill it out by hand? I don’t understand how I’m supposed to do this.
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2024/11/14
19:46 UTC

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Chance me IBEB (IB Diploma)

My scores are:

34/45 31/42

Do any other factors actually matter? I have a high SAT Score - 1550

My highschool GPA was morbidly low - around 3.0/4 in the American system

10 Comments
2024/11/08
16:51 UTC

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IBEB necessary grade cards for application

Hello, for IBEB students, What grade cards should be uploaded on OSIRIS?

there are max 3 slots for documents, 1 will most likely be my CV. Should I just send my predicted grades?

Mind , I’m an IB student

0 Comments
2024/11/07
20:51 UTC

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IBA admissions

I am from Ireland and have a GPA of 83 and have all the course requirements. I am working on my motivation and feel it is going well. I was wondering what my chances of acceptance are and what kind of places or ranking were students offered with similar GPA. ( Note the Irish leaving cert is transferred to points in which some subjects are weighted. My penultimate year grades translated to points correlates with the top 12.5% nationally).

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2024/11/02
15:02 UTC

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IBA Ranking

https://preview.redd.it/5o5evhjcn0xd1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=d4ef4eef40134e0f04de0bffdb4d1bcb4fb196fe

Hi! I'm appplying for IBA and I found this in school's page. They said that if my English grade is sufficient but too low, I'll be in Tier 2. I'm applying with 6.5 IELTS, which is the bare minimum requirement, does it mean my English is sufficient but too low? Is it necessary for me to retake IELTS?

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2024/10/26
03:05 UTC

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For Polish students regarding their GPA For IBA

I will be enrolling to IBA this year and my GPA is 4.5. I am a bit worried that it is too low. What were your GPAs and which spot did you secure? Also, do you get to know how exactly they grade you after you get the results ( how many points For motivation and how many For GPA)

7 Comments
2024/10/22
17:19 UTC

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Questions related to the Student Doctors (GP)

Hey everyone,

I recently received an invoice from The Student Doctors in The Hague for €97.81, covering two consultations (one under 5 minutes and one for 20+ minutes). I’m wondering if this is the typical price for GP visits in the city, or if it seems a bit high? I am an international student and I'm panicking a lot about how expensive this seems to be.

I have Expat & Co Insurance through my Erasmus program, and I’m not sure how to go about claiming this invoice. Does anyone know the process for:

  1. Confirming if these prices are standard for GP visits in The Hague?
  2. Claiming the cost through Expat & Co Insurance (any specific forms or documents needed)?
  3. Whether I should pay first and claim later, or if the clinic can bill the insurance directly?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance

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2024/10/21
16:28 UTC

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IB grades Relative to ranking number

Hey guys, I have already graduated and I am applying to IBA for the next academic year and I was wondering what IB grades will get me in the top 750?

13 Comments
2024/10/21
10:21 UTC

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IBEB vs IBA for strategic consulting

Hey, I am struggling to decide which of these 2 programs is better as I plan to do a MiM after and then pursue a career in strategic consulting. Any idea?

2 Comments
2024/10/16
17:38 UTC

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Chance in IBEB

Hi. I’m applying for undergraduate course IBEB. I read on school’s page that they will assess based on my grades + OMPT-A + Motivation. My results so far are: Grade 10: 9.5 - Maths: 9.3 Grade 11: 9.7 - Maths: 9.5 OMPT-A: 96%

However, in the grade 12, I’ve been focusing more on preparing for standardized test and motivation for application rather than schoolwork, thus I’m afraid that my grade will not as high as the previous year.

Will the low score in grade 12 can significantly affect my application outcome? Do my current grades and my OMPT-A score indicate that I have big chance for being accepted in this program?

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2024/10/14
04:35 UTC

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Hey, is there anyone studying IbCom? I have some questions

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2024/10/07
18:17 UTC

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IBA Result time

Hi everyone. I’m applying for IBA and school page says that the final result will be out on April 15, after Ranking process. However, I read somewhere that distinguishing applicants will receive an e-mail to guarantee a spot in the programme before the ranking released. Is it true, or everyone can only know the result on April 15, with no exception?

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2024/10/07
03:45 UTC

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Chance me for ibeb and bsc2 econometrics and economics

Class 10 (Indian system icse)- 97.4 percent Ib yr 1- semester 1 38/42(aa hl 7 eco hl 7) semester 2- 33/43 (aa hl 5 eco hl 7) Ib yr 2- semester 3 38/45 (maths aa hl 6 economics hl 7) Predicted grade- 39/45 Decent cv and motivation letter

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2024/10/06
16:21 UTC

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IBA vs IBEB Admissions

Hi. I'm applying for both IBA and IBEB. I've thought that IBA would be more difficult as it is a numerous-fixus programme. However, I read on the school page that IBA admits 750 students while only approximately 400 students start in the IBEB programme each year. Does that mean IBEB is more competitive? Or just because of fewer applicants compared to IBA? Additionally, I've got 96 for my OMPT-A, but I'm not confident about my motivation. Does the motivation play an important role? Can I get in if my OMPT is good but my motivation doesn't seem impressive?

7 Comments
2024/10/05
11:28 UTC

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Erasmus application

Hey im deciding to apply for the bachelors course international Econometrics and operations research, and am a bit scared by the fact that only 99 students are admitted to the course. Applying as IB student whats the chances i get in?

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2024/10/03
21:09 UTC

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application for 2 different master degrees

Hello, I want apply for Strategy Economics, and for another program, Economics of Markets and Organisations in Erasmus University Rotterdam. I want to ask for a recommendation in terms of how should I apply. I know that you can apply to 2 different programs in each university in the Netherlands, but I am also aware that EUR gives you choice (if you are eligible) to go for a different degree if you were not enrolled in one or even pre-masters.

So if I would only apply for Strategy Economics, will I by offered a place in Economics of Markets and Organisations if something goes wrong with my application for Strategy Economics?

Or is it better to apply for both degrees via studielink?

What are your thoughts about it?

0 Comments
2024/10/02
20:33 UTC

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Open day, visit

I'm visiting with my father on Nov 1st, I couldn't make the open day. I'm hoping to just look around and get a feel for the campus as I will be applying.

Is it OK to walk around? Will it possible to go into some buildings to see them ?

Just eant to get a sense of the place and the city of rotterdam.

Any recommendations to make sure a potential IBA student the right things ?

Thanks

3 Comments
2024/09/29
12:53 UTC

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⚖️ Participate in an online experiment on fairness preferences (5min) ⚖️

Hey! For my MSc thesis in Behavioural Economics at ESE, I'm collecting data on fairness preferences. It's a quick questionnaire in which you'll make redistribution choices under varying conditions.

Every answer is greatly appreciated and feedback welcome.

https://erasmusuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eCMCdvAaBFBLT6u

(hope this complies with this sub's rules)

Thanks!

1 Comment
2024/09/19
13:01 UTC

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Is it difficult to make friends in Erasmus?

I'm planning on studying in Erasmus, beginning september 2025, and was feeling anxious about the thought of not making any friends there

Im not a party guy, I play piano, come from sourh america, and generally im not shy to socialize (except big groups)

2 Comments
2024/09/15
04:28 UTC

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Admission Requirements for Econ and Econometrics

Hello,

I am a 4th year student from Turkey that wants to apply to Rotterdam university after this year for my masters. I would like to pursue Economics or econometrics but i am concerned because my gpa is not that great (3.0 right now). I am doing a double major in Industrial Engineering and Economics. I get lower marks from courses from engineering program, B's and C's. However i got an A from all of the classes i took for my econ program, accounting, finance, micro 1-2 macro 1-2 and some electives. I've also worked as a data scientist part time after my first year and that also lowers my grades quite a bit. My university is not that well credentialed compared to Erasmus university, although it's top 1 or 2 in my country. I was wondering if my hopes of studying here is realistic. Do all students have gpa's higher than 3.0? Does my work experience in data science help my admission in an econometrics program? I don't expect a direct response to my questions but any thoughts from here will be very insightful to me. I am sorry if this type of question is very vague and inappropriate for this subreddit.

Edit: i got c's for my math classes because my calculus is not great and i took the ones in my engineering program (harder curve, at least in my school). I also suspect this is not ideal applying for a master in economics or econometrics.

I work in a dutch bank so the name will be familiar than rather than. a random company in turkey

4 Comments
2024/09/08
19:56 UTC

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Hi I am looking for an alumni of IBA ( international of possible)

As I plan to apply for this program I would need the help of someone to answer all my questions ( there are a lot) 😅 Thanks you :)

1 Comment
2024/09/01
19:14 UTC

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International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research

Hello, everybody!

It would be awsome if you could share your experiences about this bachelor's degree.

(e.g., Is it really competitive to get into as an non-EU? What are the job prospects?)

1 Comment
2024/08/23
02:22 UTC

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IB admission

I didn’t really understand how admission works for IB students. Do we get accepted just via the predicted grades or do we also have to confirm them at the end of year exams to be admitted ?

3 Comments
2024/08/22
21:50 UTC

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Enrolment at the ISS

Hi everyone!

I’ve been accepted into the Erasmus Mundus joint master's program, and my orientation at the ISS in The Hague is from 2nd to 6th September. Unfortunately, my last working day at my current job is also on the 6th, and they aren't flexible about it.

Does anyone know the absolute last date I can enroll at ISS? Is it okay if I miss part of the orientation? Any advice or information would be really helpful!

Thanks in advance!

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2024/08/15
14:17 UTC

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Difficulty of computer science minor at Erasmus School of Economics as an exchange student

As the title says, I'd like to know if somebody has any experience/knowledge regarding the difficulty of the computer science minor within the economics department.

I am coming to Rotterdam next semester for an exchange semester and took the computer science minor for block one.

I am not a beginner in computer science but I would like to know if the minor is as difficult as I've heard from the coordinators.

I'd appreciate any tipps/answers!

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2024/08/11
20:18 UTC

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Calling all IBEB students -- do you get to take courses at the RSM?

Hihi I'm a (possible) incoming IBEB student at ESE and was curious if anyone who's already taking the programme/has knowledge of the programme can explain whether or not modules taken at RSM are part of the IBEB syllabus and/or if you can take them as electives or minors. Just curious since RSM seems to have a strong international reputation and it might be beneficial to get a few lectures from there.

Thank you so much in advance for the help :)

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2024/07/16
12:49 UTC

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Which calculator should I get as an upcoming first year in IBEB

Here is the list of allowed calculators:

  • FX-82SX Plus (Casio)
  • FX-82MS (Casio)
  • FX-82NL (Casio)
  • FX-350MS (Casio)
  • FX-570MS (Casio)
  • TI-30Xa (Texas Instruments)
  • TI-30XS Multiview (Texas Instruments)
  • TI-30XB Multiview (Texas Instruments)
  • TI-30XIIS (Texas Instruments)
  • TI-30XIIB (Texas Instruments)
6 Comments
2024/07/15
11:33 UTC

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Registration for classes IBEB Bachelor Year 1

I am an upcoming IBEB year 1 student and I heard from others that there are different class times in which you have to sign up for the timeslot that best suits you. Is this true that we have to sign up for these time slots? Thanks

2 Comments
2024/07/12
10:52 UTC

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Hatta Building WhatsApp GC for Fall (2024)

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2024/07/11
06:12 UTC

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IB results just short of conditional offer.

Hello, I got my final IB results and got a 4 in math aa sl with only 4 marks off a 5 other than that I met all the conditions for the IBEB program. I was wondering how lenient they are as I only missed the conditional by a few marks and if I still have a chance of going to Erasmus. I was also wondering how long will it take for them to message me about my offer and if I was rejected or not because I also need to start looking for a place.

3 Comments
2024/07/09
14:33 UTC

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