Read first: Not applicable for non-EEAstudents who have to apply for their first Dutch visa and/or residence permit for study purposes. If you are not sure about your situation, please contact the Immigration team here.
Available payment methods for payment of tuition fees are:
After the tuition fees have been established by Erasmus University you will receive an emailvia Studielink. Youcan pay the tuition fee bydigital authorization via Studielink, in case you have a bank account from a country in the Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA). Follow the instruction digital direct debit authorisation (instructie digitale incassomachtiging).
You can choose a one-off direct debit or a direct debit in installments. There are 5 collection terms; the exact collection dates for the installments are listed in the debtor protocol below.
Please note: make sure that we receive your confirmed digital authorization via Studielink before August 31st.
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- Instructie digitale incassomachtiging pdf, 584.77 KB
Easiest way to pay your Tuition Fees
TransferMate makes it easier and cheaper for international students to pay for their fees. TransferMate are here to help you pay your tuition fees without having to pay any additional fees or charges while giving you a competitive foreign exchange rate!
What are the benefits?
- A more streamlined payment process
- No international sender/receiver fees
- Great exchange rates
- 24 hour customer service from TransferMate
- 24 hour online tracking of payments
TransferMate lets you make international payments to us for free, without paying international banking charges while receiving competitive foreign exchange rates.
We think it’s a brilliant option! If you're an international student attending Erasmus University you can use this secure, fast method to make your tuition fee payments to us.
How it works?
Pay your fees via TransferMate using a simple 3 step process.
- Register on the secure TransferMate domain and enter your payment details, by clicking on TransferMate button below.
- You'll receive the exchange rate for that day, choose wire [bank] transfer or credit card as your payment method.
- Once funds are received by TransferMate, these funds are immediately transferred into our account from the TransferMate bank account in the Netherlands
Can I make a transaction in Euros?
TransferMate is designed to allow international students to make cross currency transactions free of charge at reduced rates of exchange, any same currency transactions will hold a €10 or equivalent amount charge to cover TransferMates base costs of performing this type of transaction.
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- TransferMate Student Payment Instructions (EN) pdf, 895.36 KB
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- TransferMate Student Payment Instructions (Chinese) pdf, 733.21 KB
If you want to pay the tuition fee via a bank transfer, indicate in Studielink how the payment will be performed (via Dutch or non-Dutch bank account), choose the option "otherpayment method".Have the tuition fee transferred to thebank accountnumber:
- NL92ABNA0602496071, ABN-AMRO
inthenameofthe Erasmus University Rotterdam, mentioning your full name and student number. Make sure that we receive the payment before the start of the program (31 August).Please keep in mind that there might be additional costs for an international payment.
For money transfers performed from outside the Netherlands, the following payment information has to be provided as well:
- IBAN code:NL92ABNA0602496071
- BIC code: ABNANL2A
Please note: payment in installments is not available if you prefer this payment method of a bank transfer.
Do you know the amount of tuition fee you will have to pay? Pay your tuition fee online then. Be sure to pay before August 31st.
If you are not sure what the amount is you will have to pay, check the chatbot on our tuition fees page.
- Pay your tuition fee via iDEAL
For more information about immigration procedure (tuition and living fee) for non-EU/EEA students, click here.
- More information about the different fees
E.g parents, employer or scholarship/grant institution. This payment method is available in five different ways. Please see the five categories (A-E) down below.
- This payment method is NOT available for institutions or companies.Please make sure to check in advance whether the person who pays the tuition fees has a personal bank account from a country in the SEPA area.
- After the tuition fees have been established by the Erasmus University, you will receive a message via Studielink.
- After receiving thismessage, enter that ‘someone else’will pay the tuition fees via a bank account from a country in the SEPA area in Studielink. Follow the instructions that are available on Studielink.
- Make sure that we receive the confirmed digital authorization via Studielink before August 31st. Otherwise, you will not be officially enrolled for your program.
(Please note: there is a different deadline applicable for non-EEA students, who have to apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit).
Indicate in Studielink that the payment method will be "other payment method"and that someone else will pay. Have the tuition fee transferred to ABN-AMRO bank:
- NL92ABNA0602496071, ABN-AMRO
in thenameofthe Erasmus University Rotterdam,mentioning the students full name and student number.
For money transfers performed from outside the Netherlands, the following payment information has to be provided as well:
- NL92ABNA0602496071, ABN-AMRO
- BIC code: ABNANL2A
Make sure that we receive the payment before August 31st.Otherwise, you will not be officially enrolled for your program.
(Please note: there is a different deadline applicable for non-EEA students, who have to apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit).
Choose in Studielink the payment method("other payment method" )and fill out the details. After that, send an e-mail to the department of Tuition Tees viatfo.fis@eur.nl,stating that you have submitted an enrollment application and that the payment of the tuition fees is taken care of by (name of organisation which provides scholarship) before August 31st. In addition please always mention the following details:
- student number
- amount of tuition fee
- academic year (e.g. registration academic year 2018-2019)
- name of the scholarship/grant
If you want to pay the tuition fee via an invoice, choose in Studielink the payment method("other payment method" ). In addition, please contact the ESSCto ask for an invoice.In addition please always mention the following details:
- student number
- address of where tosend the invoice to
- tuition fee amount
- academic year (e.g. registration academic year 2020-2021)
Make sure to contact the ESSC to request for an invoice before the 1st of August and make sure that we receive the payment before August 31st.
(Please note: this doesn't apply tonon-EEA students, who will have to apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit).
- In case someone elseprefers to pay your tuition fees physically at the Erasmus Student Service Centre, please note that we do not accept cash payments. Payment is only possible by PIN or Credit Card. Also note: a payment in installments is not possible at the Erasmus Student Service Centre.
- If you choose to pay physically at the Erasmus Student Service Centre, you will have to choose the payment method 'via institution of higher education' in Studielink.
- Make sure that we receive yourpayment before August 31st.(Except for non-EEA students, who have to apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit).
A proof of payment of tuition fees (BBC) is a document showing that you have paid the statutory tuition fees at an educational institution in higher education.
Students who receive a student grant or loan from DUO only have to pay the statutory tuition fee once, in The Netherlands.Make sure that you requesta “Proof of Payment of Tuition Fee-document”/“Bewijs van Betaald Collegegeld-document” (or BBC)ontime from the Dutch educational institute to whom you've paid the statutory tuition fee to.
From 1 October 2021 it is possible in Studielink to request a BBC from the educational institution where you have already paid, and to exchange it digitally with the educational institution where you want to pay. Whether the option of exchanging the BBC digitally is possible depends on the educational institution and whether it also supports it. EUR already supports this option. Only if both educational institutions support this option can this exchange from the BBC be carried out digitally via Studielink.
- More information on BBC
Deadlines
Make sure that we receive your Proof of Payment of Tuition Fees before the start of your study program (31 August) with us. If you provide your Proof of Payment of Tuition Fees later than September 30, administrative costs may apply in some cases.
Students who pay the institutional rate at EUR do not receive a reduction or exemption and pay the full amount.
Follow the instructions at Studielink and choose for the option "other payment method".
In case you prefer to pay the tuition fees physicallyat the Erasmus Student Service Centre, please note that we do not accept cash payments. Payment is only possible by PIN or by Credit Card. A payment in installments is not possible if you're going to pay at the desks of the Erasmus Student Service Centre. Make sure that you've paid the tuition fee before the start of the program.
The invoicing for short or individual courses is provided by the faculty. Courses provided by HOVO will be charged by HOVO. Follow the instructions that you receive from the faculty or HOVO.
As an expert in international student admissions and payment processes for universities, I can provide a detailed breakdown of the concepts mentioned in the article to help prospective students navigate the payment procedures at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
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Dutch Visa and Residence Permit:
- The article mentions that certain conditions apply for non-EEA students applying for their first Dutch visa and/or residence permit for study purposes. This is a crucial step for international students to legally reside and study in the Netherlands.
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Payment Methods for Tuition Fees:
- The article outlines various payment methods for tuition fees, such as digital authorization via Studielink, bank transfer, and a special mention of TransferMate for international students.
- The payment can be a one-off direct debit or in installments, with specific collection terms mentioned.
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TransferMate:
- TransferMate is highlighted as a service to make it easier and cheaper for international students to pay their tuition fees. It offers benefits such as a streamlined payment process, no international sender/receiver fees, great exchange rates, 24-hour customer service, and online tracking of payments.
- The article emphasizes that TransferMate allows international students to make cross-currency transactions free of charge, but there might be a charge for same-currency transactions.
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Payment via Bank Transfer:
- Details for payment via bank transfer are provided, including the bank account number (NL92ABNA0602496071, ABN-AMRO) and additional information for international transfers (IBAN code and BIC code).
- It's mentioned that payment in installments is not available for this method.
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Payment by Someone Else:
- The article explains the process if someone else, like parents, employers, or scholarship/grant institutions, will be paying the tuition fees. This involves indicating this choice in Studielink, providing necessary details, and ensuring digital authorization is received before the deadline.
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Payment via iDEAL:
- iDEAL is introduced as another method for paying tuition fees, with a suggestion to check the chatbot on the tuition fees page for the amount to be paid.
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Invoice Payment Method:
- For those who prefer to pay via an invoice, the article instructs students to choose the "other payment method" in Studielink and contact the ESSC for an invoice. Specific details to be mentioned in the request are provided.
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Physical Payment at Erasmus Student Service Centre:
- Physical payment at the Erasmus Student Service Centre is discussed, including the option to pay via PIN or Credit Card. Cash payments are not accepted, and payment in installments is not possible at the service center.
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Proof of Payment of Tuition Fees (BBC):
- A "Proof of Payment of Tuition Fees" (BBC) is explained as a document confirming payment of statutory tuition fees. Students receiving a grant or loan from DUO in the Netherlands need to request this document.
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Digital Exchange of BBC:
- The article mentions the option to request and exchange the Proof of Payment of Tuition Fees digitally through Studielink, with the caveat that it depends on the educational institution's support for this option.
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Deadlines and Administrative Costs:
- Clear deadlines are provided for submitting the Proof of Payment of Tuition Fees, emphasizing the importance of timely submission to avoid administrative costs.
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Institutional Rate and Reductions:
- It's noted that students paying the institutional rate at EUR do not receive a reduction or exemption and must pay the full amount.
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Short or Individual Courses:
- Different invoicing procedures are mentioned for short or individual courses, with instructions to follow the guidance from the respective faculty or HOVO.
In conclusion, this comprehensive guide addresses various payment methods and scenarios, providing essential information for prospective international students planning to study at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
