Erasmus University Rotterdam is a public research university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Maastricht University is a public research university in Maastricht, Netherlands.
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Maastricht University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 5.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 99 Times Higher Education 2024 # 176 QS World University 2024 # 62 US News 2023 | # 138 Times Higher Education 2024 # 256 QS World University 2024 # 145 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 401 for Engineering by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 72 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 74 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 145 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 122 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 19 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -8 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -13 PG Programs -40 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.0 % | 53.0 % |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 6900 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18698 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 1000 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 12208 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15318 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13759 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary of a fresh RSM alumnus is EUR 2,912 per month, compared to EUR 2,783 euro for other MSc graduates starting out on the Dutch job market. Some of the programs and average salary are as follows: MBA: $83,000 Masters in Management: $77,000 Phd: $79,000 Executive MBA: $128,000 Doctorate: $93,000 | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Bachelor of science: $77,000 Master of Arts: $137,000 Master (other): $90,000 Masters in Management: $61,000 |
| application requirements | Students should have a minimum grade of 75 on average Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed Submit a motivation letter Submit English language proficiency test scores Submit resume |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) | School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.7/10 Read 1 reviews | - |
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| General Facts | Erasmus University Rotterdam | Maastricht University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1913 | 1976 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 41% Male, 59% Female |
| Location Facts | Campus Woudestein is the central point of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Erasmus MC is an academic hospital and medical faculty of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The Erasmus University College is located in the center of Rotterdam. The ISS is an international institute for the social sciences and is located in the center of The Hague. The Erasmus Center for Entrepreneurship (ECE) is the leading center for entrepreneurship in Europe. It is located at Marconiplein in Rotterdam-West. | Maastricht University is located in buildings in two separate locations in Maastricht. The arts, humanities and social science departments are housed in a number of historic buildings in the city center, while psychology, the medical and life sciences are based in the modern Randwyck campus on the outskirts of the city. |
| Library | The following libraries can be your source(s) for scientific ideas and opportunities: University Library The EUR Libraries provide access to a wide range of hard copy literature, e-books, e-journals and databases | You can use the library at eight locations: the Inner City Library, the Randwyck Library (incl. LINK and the Randwyck Computer Facilities), the Tapijn Learning Spaces (at Tapijnkazerne 11 and Loods V), the USC Learning Spaces at the University Sports Centre and the Paul-Henri Spaak Learning Spaces at the Faculty of Science & Engineering. Maastricht University offers a digital learning environment, with information and tools for students and staff. The digital learning environment allows students to perform learning activities from remote locations; it gives access to all course materials, including readers, academic publications, presentations, videos, assignments, and exams. It is also the place to communicate and work with students in the tutorial group, e.g. via group pages, emails, wiki posts and peer feedback tools. |
| Campus Life | Erasmus University Rotterdam fits right into the dynamic atmosphere of the city with unique campuses, various student associations and possibilities to engage in sports or cultural activities. Erasmus University has many different student associations that are primarily focused on social activities, all with their own offer, culture and characteristics. These organizations offer you the opportunity to get to know many people from different studies and with different backgrounds. | UCM is a place where you not only develop your academic knowledge and skills, but you also get a chance to be part of a vibrant academic community. Students connect easily with other students and staff, aided by both a culture and a building that promote interaction and engagement in extracurricular activities. UCM hosts the diverse and engaging UCM study association, Universalis. This multicultural and multi-disciplinary student organization, run by UCM students, aims to offer its members academic and social development opportunities as a supplement to the regular UCM curriculum. Within Universalis there are fourteen different committees to provide UCM students with exciting initiatives and fun extracurricular activities.. Each committee takes care of a specific aspect of student life at UCM. For example, the Sports Committee organizes events that give UCM students the opportunity to engage in sports, the Party Committee hosts many thrilling parties every year, while the Politics Committee practices discussing delicate political topics and controversial issues in UCM's 'Tough Talks' and at the EuroMUN. Some hallmarks of Universalis' activities: the Universalis Ski Trip to France, a week full of ski and snowboard fun in the French Alps; hitch-hike trips to Bruges and Geneva, weekends of blind trips; and great parties in rented bars around Maastricht, dancing and socializing in different hilarious styles depending on the night’s theme. |
| Hostel | #Accommodation rent/month - $1000 | #C-double - $2973 #P-double - $3130 #C-single - $3302 #P-single - $4354 |
| Famous Alumni | Feike Sijbesma (business executive), Jo Ritzen (politician), Ruud Lubbers (politician, diplomat), Maria poonlertlarp (actress, model) | Kelly Weekers (Tv host, model), Sabine Uitslag (politician), Hanna Novosad (politician, activist, civil servant), Jean pieters (biochemist) |
| City Life | Rotterdam is a multicultural hub with a modern look, low level of corruption, an advanced public transport system and superb network of bike-paths. While less touristy than some of its neighboring Dutch cities, Rotterdam hosts the largest port in Europe, making it an important transit, logistical and marine center. With its high quality of life and lively cultural scene, Rotterdam has been welcoming visitors for almost 800 years. Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands when it comes to population, with 650 thousand residents. Being a business city, the average cost of living in Rotterdam mirrors that in other big cities across western Europe. The average rental prices in Rotterdam are 5.24 % lower than those in Amsterdam.
| Historic yet forward-thinking and contemporary, typically Dutch yet multicultural and vibrant, Maastricht is a city of contrasts. It is a beautiful, lively city and home to a young and dynamic university Maastricht is a warm and welcoming city, but also a modern and energetic one. It is one of the best shopping cities in the Netherlands, and the many festivals and activities on offer here reflect its variety of cultural influences. From the annual Carnival festivities to experimental theatre shows and concerts, and from sophisticated restaurants to traditional pubs, Maastricht has something for everyone. It is also the perfect city for sports lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Maastricht is situated at an international crossroads. Cities such as Brussels, Liège, Aachen, Cologne and Düsseldorf are just a short drive away and you have easy access to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris or London. |
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