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You are required to submit two reference letters. Note that only academic reference letters will be accepted. Once you submit your application, your referees will receive an automatic email from us requesting their reference letters. Please inform your referees that you have provided their contact details and that we may reach out to them. While we ask for two references, you may include a third reference if you wish.

Yes. For ERIM/RSM projects, it is ideal to have GMAT or GRE scores that place you in or above the 85th percentile of test takers.

While it is possible to apply without GMAT or GRE scores, we will seek additional evidence of excellence, such as very good grades (top 15%) in your previous degrees (GPA), degrees from renowned universities, an strong master’s thesis, research experience, publications, or other outputs that demonstrate scientific engagement.

For ERIM/RSM projects, it is ideal to have GMAT or GRE scores that place you in or above the 85th percentile of test takers, along with a strong command of English. For the internet-based TOEFL, a minimum total score of 100 is required, with all section scores (writing, speaking, reading, and listening) being at least 23. For IELTS, an overall band score of 7.5 is required, with all section scores (writing, speaking, reading, and listening) being at least 6.5.

Yes, we accept results from the online versions of the required tests, with the exception of the online IELTS. Please ensure that the official score report is sent to ERIM.

Yes, you may re-take the tests. If you achieve a higher score, the admissions committee will consider your best results.

Official results typically take around three weeks to process. However, unofficial test results are available immediately after the test. You can submit your unofficial scores in your online application before the official results arrive.

No, we only accept official GMAT or GRE test results.

Yes, applicants are required to provide a TOEFL or IELTS language test result regardless of whether they have taken the GMAT or GRE.

It is possible to apply without GMAT/GRE scores; however, we will seek additional evidence of excellence, such as very good grades (top 15%) in your previous degrees (GPA), degrees from renowned universities, a strong master’s thesis, research experience, publications, or other outputs that demonstrate scientific engagement.

You may be eligible for a language test exemption if you meet one of the following criteria from Erasmus University Rotterdam:

• You have obtained a bachelor/master diploma from a university in the Netherlands; or

• You have obtained a pre-university education (VWO) diploma and English was one of the subjects included in the assessment conferring that diploma and graded a 7.0 or higher; or

• You have obtained a diploma of International Baccalaureate (valid for 5 years); or

• You are a native speaker of English (i.e. a national of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America) and you have obtained a diploma of secondary education in English for at least 2,5 years in one of the above countries; or

• You have obtained your diploma of higher education in English (the entire programme) in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America.

In general, ERIM requires applicants whose native language is not English to submit TOEFL or IELTS test scores.

You may be eligible for a language test exemption if you meet one of the following criteria from Erasmus University Rotterdam:

• You have obtained a bachelor/master diploma from a university in the Netherlands; or

• You have obtained a pre-university education (VWO) diploma and English was one of the subjects included in the assessment conferring that diploma and graded a 7.0 or higher; or

• You have obtained a diploma of International Baccalaureate (valid for 5 years); or

• You are a native speaker of English (i.e. a national of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and the United States of America) and you have obtained a diploma of secondary education in English for at least 2,5 years in one of the above countries; or

• You have obtained your diploma of higher education in English (the entire programme) in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America.

No, we only accept TOEFL or IELTS test results.

No, we do not accept the TOEFL ITP test.

If you have already obtained a PhD or are in the process of earning one elsewhere, you cannot be admitted to a PhD programme or promotion at Erasmus University Rotterdam. However, if you wish to pursue a second PhD in a significantly different scientific discipline, you must request an exception from the Doctorate Board.