Why making a financial budget plan?
Will you be able to cover the costs of multiple years of studying? Don't know? You definitely should!
Make a financial plan that covers your entire study period at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Running into financial surprises is something you want to avoid at all costs. Jenny, who regularly helps out students with (financial) issues in her role as student counsellor, also urges you to prepare properly. Don’t forget to read her tips!
Pro-tip: do not rely on the income of a side-job to cover your studies and living expenses, as it is not certain yet if you immediately find a job as an international student and whether you have enough time to work next to your studies.
Download the Budget Calculator
Download the Budget Calculator hereOpent extern. It allows you to create an overview of the money you need and the money you have.
How the Budget Calculator works
- Download the Budget CalculatorOpent extern;
- Get to know more about the costs of living in the Netherlands;
- Fill in your monthly income;
- Fill in the monthly expenses;
- The sheet will automatically calculate your monthly disposable income. This is the amount of money you still have left after you covered all of the expenses.
