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.
Competitive annual Master's intakes — confirm the current EUR/faculty scholarship scheme and deadlines
Erasmus University Rotterdam
University-funded
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Value
Partial-to-Substantial Tuition Award
Level
Master's (Business, Economics & more)
Selectivity
Competitive Merit Award
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Erasmus University Rotterdam — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Partial-to-substantial tuition scholarship for high-achieving international Master's students. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
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Strong Academic Record
Excellence scholarships target high-achieving applicants. A strong, relevant Bachelor's is essential to be competitive.
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.
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.
English Proficiency
Programmes are in English; EUR requires IELTS/TOEFL evidence (often IELTS 6.5+). Sri Lankan English-medium graduates can usually meet this.
account_tree Application Process
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.
RSM / ESE
Globally Ranked Schools
Rotterdam
International Business City
English
Master's Taught in English
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Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
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Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
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