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Erasmus vs VU Amsterdam

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

  • Erasmus: ₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh
  • VU Amsterdam: ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
  • Erasmus cheaper by ≈ ₹0
  • 1 shared programs

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Erasmus or VU Amsterdam: which is better for Indian students?

Erasmus costs less: about ₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh in total versus ₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh for VU Amsterdam — a difference of roughly ₹0. Erasmus is known for Rotterdam School of Management and economics; VU Amsterdam for research university in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Both offer Business Analytics, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: Erasmus University Rotterdam — official website · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam — official website

Erasmus vs VU Amsterdam

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

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Erasmus vs VU Amsterdam: the numbers

Erasmus vs VU Amsterdam: the numbers
ItemErasmusVU Amsterdam
CityRotterdamAmsterdam
TypePublicPublic
Known forRotterdam School of Management and economicsResearch university in Amsterdam's Zuidas district
Tuition€18,000 – €25,000 a year€16,000 – €22,000 a year
Living costs used€18,000 a year€20,500 a year
Total in ₹₹61 lakh – ₹73 lakh₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
Programs we coverFinance, Business Analytics, Management, EconomicsComputer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics
Official websiteeur.nlvu.nl

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Erasmus if…

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

Pick VU Amsterdam if…

You want research university in Amsterdam's Zuidas district and life in Amsterdam.

Cost

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

Your program

Compare the Business Analytics 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
Amsterdam€800 – €1,200€18,100 – €22,900

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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; VU Amsterdam for research university in Amsterdam's Zuidas district. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

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

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