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No Erasmus University Rotterdam is not free for international studnets as they must pay certain amount of fees. However, they are various Erasmus University Rotterdam Scholarships and Financial aid are based on the financial needs of students, to make a Erasmus University education affordable for everyone. Indian Studentsare eligible for various scholarships at  University for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral Levels.  The University Financial Aid  has the following three categories in which international students are awarded:Erasmus University Holland ScholarshipOrange Tulip ScholarshipErasmus Trustfonds Scholarship

 University of Amsterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam offer unique campus cultures and academic programs. While they share a great reputation, there are subtle differences between the two universities. The below table compares the rankings, fees and acceptance rates of Brown University and Cornell University. Overall this information could be useful for students who are considering them.Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:Name of The UniversityQS RankingAcceptance Rate1st Year Tuition FeeUniversity of Amsterdam53 4%UG:INR 9 L- 14LPG: INR 14 L - 41 LErasmus University Rotterdam176 57%UG: INR 9 L - 10 LPG; INR 11 L - 58 L

Erasmus University Rotterdam does require English language proficiency for International applicants with a minimum score. While Erasmus University Rotterdam accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), they also accept other English language proficiency tests. In addition to IELTS, Erasmus accepts other English proficiency tests such as CAE ( Cambridge English exams), and TOFEL. The following table gives more details with the minimum score required from the tests;  Accepted TestsMinimum required scoreIELTS AcademicA minimum average score of 7 to 6.5, with no sub-score less than 6.5 to 6TOEFL iBTA minimum score of 100 or 90, with no less than 23 in any bandCambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 ProficiencyA minimum score of 185

The Erasmus University Rotterdam offers financial aid to international students in the form of scholarships, grants, and fellowships. The scholarships offered to Indian students at the university include the following:.Erasmus University Holland ScholarshipErasmus University Holland Scholarship is given for international students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s or a master’s degree from the Erasmus University Rotterdam. This includes a grant of EUR 5,000-15,000 aided givenby the Rotterdam government.Orange Tulip ScholarshipOrange Tulip Scholarship is a scholarship for prospective students from outside Europe. This scholarship is offered to brilliant international students who wish to pursue their Masters from the Erasmus University Rotterdam. The financial aid under this scholarship is awarded in the form of a partial tuition fee waiver.Erasmus Trustfonds ScholarshipErasmus Trustfonds Scholarship is given to international students with a strong academic background and who need financial assistance. This scholarship is for postgraduate students in the field of research or education. The scholarship offers a grant of up to EUR 15,000 for housing and living costsNote: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary. For more details on the scholarship application process and deadlines, please visit the university’s scholarship webpage.

The University of Amsterdam fees for international students can be checked from the table given below:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesBBA (37 courses)INR 14 L - 41 LMS (49 courses)INR 13 L - 24 LMIM (36 courses)INR 14 L - 19 LMA (40 courses)INR 13 L - 18 LBA (11 courses)INR 8 L - 14 LBBA (3 courses)INR 9 LBSc (4 courses)INR 9 L - 14 LExecutive (4 courses)INR 11 L - 14 LBBA (1 course)INR 15 LLLM (8 courses)INR 15 L - 19 LExecutive MBA/PGDM (1 course)INR 30 LOthers PG (1 course)INR 18 LCost of Living: When it comes to living expenses that students have to bear while studying at Amsterdam University, then it is expected to be between €1,500 per month. Components included in the monthly expenses are accommodation, general living expenses, books, insurance, transportation, etc.In case of the scholarships, the applicants are required to check with the official website to know the exact details. The University of Amsterdam Merit scholarships are offered to the outstanding students. This is applicable for the Graduate Schools of UvA.