Overview

Are you interested in issues relating to economics and business, but do you also aim to develop a broader academic horizon? In the current age of uncertainty and rapidly advancing technologies, knowledge of philosophical problems and skills remains relevant.

Students in this Economics and Philosophy of Economics programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam obtain two degrees in four years: a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Economics and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline.

Career prospective

Having two bachelor degrees increases your employability in almost every sector and gives you a head start when searching for a job.

Programme Structure

Our students obtain a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics and Business Economics and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline.

On the one hand the economics part of the programme aims to help you become truly internationally minded with important skills to analyse and solve problems in the field of economics.

On the other hand you will develop philosophical skills such as logical reasoning and the ability to express yourself clearly in writing. You will learn about philosophical problems and ethical issues, and you will gain knowledge about the history and basic assumptions of the academic discipline of economics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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Credits

270 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy View 10 other Bachelors in Philosophy in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

In the Netherlands, students holding a VWO diploma can enter a bachelor programme at a research university.

Therefore, international students are eligible for the IBEB programme with a secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11400 EUR / year

≈ 11400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Additional Details

€8.100 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students)

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Career prospective

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Rotterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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