Management of International Social Challenges
Bachelor
Are you interested in solving social problems that transcend national borders? Learn more about the bachelor programme Management of International Social Challenges at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Migration, development, climate change, economic stability, or international crime – these are not only the challenges addressed in the Sustainable Development Goals, but also examples of social challenges that local, national and international organisations in the public sector face and try to manage. In this bachelor programme, you will learn how to research, analyse, and contribute to strategies for public sector organisations to manage these challenges.
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English
Title
Bachelor of Science
Duration
3 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
Application requirements
To be able to participate in the small-scale education, a good command of English is essential. As you will have to write, search for information and participate in class discussions in English, you have to prove your proficiency in English in your application. You will therefore have to submit language test results along with your application if you do not qualify for exemption.
The Admissions Board will also take into account your academic performance, i.e., your grades. Please note that there is no minimum score or average grade mentioned; your application will be assessed against the pool of applicants of the given year.
Apart from your grades, the Admissions Board also consider your motivation to join a particular programme. The motivation letter must be 1 A4 page maximum. In terms of motivation, selection will be based on how well the following points are developed in your letter: * Why have you chosen to study this particular discipline? * Why do you choose to study this discipline at Erasmus University Rotterdam, as opposed to other universities? * Why does Problem-Based Learning appeal to you? * Demonstrat
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| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '25 | 1 Apr '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
Scholarships
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NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
