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the Netherlands Competitive annual Master's intakes — confirm the current EUR/faculty scholarship scheme and deadlines

Erasmus University Rotterdam Excellence Scholarship

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a leading Dutch research university, best known for the Rotterdam School of Management and the Erasmus School of Economics, with English-taught Master's across business, economics, social sciences, health policy, and law. EUR offers excellence scholarships that reduce tuition — sometimes substantially — for high-achieving international (non-EU) Master's applicants on a competitive basis. For Sri Lankan graduates with a strong academic record, EUR pairs a globally respected, English-medium qualification with a major international business city and the Netherlands' post-study work options for graduates. Available schemes, values, and eligible programmes vary by faculty and intake, and some awards are faculty-specific, so confirm the current scholarship, eligibility, and deadlines with EUR and the relevant school before applying.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

University-funded

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Value

Partial-to-Substantial Tuition Award

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Level

Master's (Business, Economics & more)

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Selectivity

Competitive Merit Award

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Strong Academic Record

Excellence scholarships target high-achieving applicants. A strong, relevant Bachelor's is essential to be competitive.

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Non-EU International Applicant

Aimed at non-EU/EEA students, including Sri Lankan citizens. Check the precise eligibility for the scheme and faculty you are applying to.

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Admission to an Eligible Master's

You must be admitted to a participating EUR Master's. Some scholarships are faculty-specific, so confirm yours qualifies.

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English Proficiency

Programmes are in English; EUR requires IELTS/TOEFL evidence (often IELTS 6.5+). Sri Lankan English-medium graduates can usually meet this.

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Apply to an EUR Master's

Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, references, a motivation letter, and English evidence.

Apply for the scholarship

Complete the relevant excellence-scholarship application or indicate interest, following the faculty's specific process and deadline.

Selection

Awards are decided competitively on academic merit and programme fit.

Apply for the Dutch student visa

With your admission and scholarship confirmation, EUR typically assists with the Dutch entry visa and residence permit process.

About Erasmus University Rotterdam

EUR is a top Dutch research university with world-renowned business and economics schools and English-taught Master's programmes. For Sri Lankan graduates wanting a respected European qualification in a major business city with post-study work options and merit support, it is a strong choice.