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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus School of Law
The Erasmus School of Law is an international oriented faculty with its heart and soul rooted in Rotterdam. Our faculty is a breeding ground for academic talent in the field of Law and Criminology. We aim to be a partner of legal practice, government, business, science and art. Erasmus School of Law facilitates education and research at an outstanding level.
Rotterdam
Erasmus School of Law
Erasmus School of Law is an international oriented faculty with its heart and soul rooted in Rotterdam. Our faculty is a breeding ground for academic talent in the field of (Tax) Law and Criminology. We aim to be a partner of legal practice, government, business, science and art. Erasmus School of Law facilitates education and research at an outstanding level.Erasmus School of Law tends to educate our students to be the leaders of tomorrow based on our motto Active Academic Learning. The interactive educational model, the Erasmus Law College, aims to give each student the individual attention they need. Furthermore, the model is inspired by our scientific research and is connected with professional practice.
The Erasmus University Rotterdam is the central coordinator of the IMARC programme. Master International Master’s in Advanced Research in Criminology (IMARC) | Erasmus School of Law | Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus School of Law
Sanders Building L5-East
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
NL 3062 PA Rotterdam
P.O. Box 1738
NL 3000 DR Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Elisabeth Brein MSc (programme coordinator)
[email protected]
Faculty staff
- Prof. dr. René van Swaaningen (globalisation and crime)
- Prof. dr. Richard Staring (migration, diversity and crime)
- Dr. Lieselot Bisschop (organised & environmental crime)
- Dr. Abdessamad Bouabid (social deviance, stigmatisation)
- Dr. Tamar Fischer (research methods)
- Dr. Fiore Geelhoed (radicalisation)
- Dr. Robby Roks (organised crime)
- Dr. Karin van Wingerde (corporate and white-collar crime)
- Dr. Mieke Kox (research methods)
- Prof. dr. Frank Weerman (juvenile delinquency, research methods)
- Prof.dr.mr. Marc Schuilenburg (digital surveillance)
- Dr. Jing Hiah (platform economy)
- Dr. Marlouke Kuipers (Alignment between Social Science and Legal Practice)
Discover Rotterdam
As one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the Netherlands, Rotterdam offers a unique blend of rich history, modern architecture, and innovation. From the cultural scene to the lively student life, there is always something exciting to see and to do in this vibrant city. Rotterdam embodies the so-called “niet lullen maar poetsen” mentality. This Dutch expression, that translates to “no talking, but getting things done,” perfectly encapsulates Rotterdam’s no-nonsense approach to work and resilience. Are you ready to call this city your new home?
The port of Rotterdam is the largest in Europe. From 1962 to 2004, it was the world’s busiest port; then it was superseded by Shanghai. Now Rotterdam is the fourth biggest port in the world.
Rotterdam is known as a city of architecture. A few square kilometres of the city centre offers a complete overview of what the twentieth century has produced in terms of modern architecture. Due to this more modern atmosphere and the presence of several relatively high buildings (for Dutch standards), the city is especially interesting for Dutch people to visit.
More information for studying in Rotterdam can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the second semester start in Rotterdam?
The second semester starts the week after the Xmas holiday, early January.
Do all IMARC students start at Rotterdam?
All students start the first semester at the EUR in Rotterdam where the semester is dedicated to fundamental courses. The semester starts beginning of September and ends before the Xmas break in December.
How does it work with visiting an associate partner?
Your possible visit to an associate partner or network partner, is always under supervision of one of the partner universities. The credits awarded to the semester are the credits from that university. So even if you are not physically in Ghent, you still are connected with the university, following the mobility rules. Even the location of the internship of associate partners can count as mobility, under specific requirements.
What are living costs, and what other costs do I have to consider as a non-EEA student?
Non-EEA students must be able to provide documented proof that they have sufficient financial means to cover:
Your tuition fee: to be announced in January 2025
The immigration fee (2025): € 243,=: te be updated in January 2026
Living fee 2025 (financial means): € 1.115,= euro’s per month. So for a year this comes down to € 13.380,=.
You pay the living fee at the start of the enrolment process. You can reclaim your living costs as soon as you have arrived in the Netherlands. The amount will be reimbursed to you in one batch after your reclaim. The immigration invoice will be Tuition fee + € 243 + € 13.380 euros for non-EEA students. Students who stay longer than 12 months receive an annual income statement form that they have to sign.
The immigration deadline is 15 June, students should not wait for Studielink to send them a message. It is best for them to just follow our instruction emails.
The municipality is giving fines to students who are not registered with the BRP. A postal address is not sufficient, in the case a student does not have a house address, they need to be made aware that they always should keep proof of the reason why they could not register. If it’s the housing crisis “fault” they should document the times they have been rejected for housing for example.
Where can I find pratical information for international students?
You can check our general website for practical information and FAQ on tuition fee, budget plan, living fee, scholarships, Dutch bank account and so on. Also, here you can find the contact details of the International Office.
Does the IMARC programme offer housing?
Student housing is not arranged for you by IMARC; it is your own responsibility. We can imagine that this can be a struggle for some of you. You are encouraged to arrange housing directly after a succesful application. To help you get started in the first semester, we organized a webinar on the Rotterdam Housing Market that you can review online. If you have not arranged residence yet, we strongly advise you to start looking for accommodation as soon as possible to avoid stress and disappointment. All information can be found here housing for international students
Or watch our housing webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwt-YKmRZIE