Orientation & arrival

Next to your faculty's orientation programme, the Eureka Week - the official introduction week of Erasmus University Rotterdam, and ESN's Introduction Days, the International Office offers orientation activities that will help you settle in as a new international student in Rotterdam with a jump start!

Pop-Up Swap Shop
The Pop-Up Swap Shop, an initiative led by the International Office, aims to promote sustainability by encouraging the reuse of everyday items.
- Tuesday 25 Aug 2026, 10:00 - Tuesday 8 Sep 2026, 12:00
- Introduction
Workshop: How to complete your digital registration with the Municipality of Rotterdam
New to the Netherlands? Join this workshop for step-by-step support with your first municipal registration in Rotterdam and obtaining your BSN.
- Tuesday 25 Aug 2026, 14:00 - Thursday 27 Aug 2026, 12:30
- Introduction
One Stop Shop - September 2026
Would you like to take care of practical matters before classes start? Such as arranging health insurance and public transport? Join our One Stop Shop
- Thursday 3 Sep 2026, 09:00 - Thursday 17 Sep 2026, 16:00
- Introduction
Workshops: How to land a part time job
In this interactive workshop, international students will learn how to find a part-time job in the Netherlands. We will cover practical topics such as where and
- Thursday 3 Sep 2026, 11:00 - 15:30
- Introduction