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Erasmus vs Utrecht

Erasmus University Rotterdam and Utrecht University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Erasmus: ₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh
  • Utrecht: ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
  • Erasmus cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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Erasmus or Utrecht: which is better for Indian students?

Erasmus costs less: about ₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh in total versus ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh for Utrecht — a difference of roughly ₹0. Erasmus is known for Rotterdam School of Management and economics; Utrecht for large research university in central Netherlands. Both offer Economics, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: Erasmus University Rotterdam — official website · Utrecht University — official website

Erasmus vs Utrecht

Total cost
Erasmus: ₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh · Utrecht: ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
Location
Erasmus: Rotterdam · Utrecht: Utrecht
Type
Erasmus: Public · Utrecht: Public

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Erasmus vs Utrecht: the numbers

Erasmus vs Utrecht: the numbers
ItemErasmusUtrecht
CityRotterdamUtrecht
TypePublicPublic
Known forRotterdam School of Management and economicsLarge research university in central Netherlands
Tuition€18,000 – €25,000 a year€18,000 – €24,000 a year
Living costs used€18,000 a year€18,500 a year
Total in ₹₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
Programs we coverFinance, Business Analytics, Management, EconomicsComputer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Economics
Official websiteeur.nluu.nl

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Erasmus if…

You want Rotterdam School of Management and economics and life in Rotterdam & Delft.

Pick Utrecht if…

You want large research university in central Netherlands and life in Utrecht.

Cost

Erasmus saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Economics curricula, electives and outcomes.

Living costs

Living costs in each city

Living costs in each city
CityRoom a monthYearly budget
Rotterdam & Delft€600 – €950€15,700 – €19,900
Utrecht€700 – €1,000€16,900 – €20,500

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Erasmus, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh vs ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Erasmus is known for Rotterdam School of Management and economics; Utrecht for large research university in central Netherlands. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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