Erasmus University College
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| Motto | The E is for Excellence |
|---|---|
| Type | Liberal Arts College |
| Established | 2013 |
| Dean | Maarten Frens |
| Students | 85[1] |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 1.111 acres (4,500 m2) |
| Colors | EUC Orange[2] |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | www.eur.nl/euc |
Erasmus University College is a public, selective, liberal arts college located in the city centre of Rotterdam, South Holland. Erasmus University College (or EUC) is a residential undergraduate college that started in 2013 with 85 students in four departments: Economisc and Business, Humanities, Life Sciences and the Social and Behavioural Sciences.[3] The student population is expected to grow to approximately 750 within six years.[4][5]
History
Erasmus University College is the undergraduate college of Erasmus University Rotterdam aimed exclusively at top students, and was founded in 2013.[6][7][8] Erasmus University traces its origins back to 1913 as an institute known for its leading economists.[9] Over the past century the university has developed into a broad and renown institution. Erasmus University Rotterdam, including Erasmus University College, is serving more than 20,000 bachelor, master, and PhD students.[10]
Academics
Admission
University Colleges in the Netherlands are the only educational institutes which are allowed to select students at the gate.[11] One can apply for a university college if they have a grade point average (GPA) that is at least at 70% of the maximum possible score and/or places the students in the top 15% of their class (in the Netherlands a GPA of 7.0). A grade of at least 70% of the maximum possible score for mathematics and proficiency in English belong to the core criteria of getting admitted for EUC.[12] Furthermore, students that pass these requirements have to send in a motivation letter and curriculum vitae. Those who pass this selection as well are invited to talk about their motivation in an interview.[13]
Reputation
Students at Erasmus University College receive a degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam, which consistently ranks among the best universities in the Netherlands. Erasmus University Rotterdam is regularly being listed among the top 100 universities in the world by Times Higher Education, Quacquarelli Symonds and Financial Times.[14][15][16] In the 2013 Nationale Studentenenquête (NSE), EUC scored an average of 4.1 out of 5 points for student satisfaction.[17]
Academic Programme
In year one, students follow an Academic Core of multidisciplinary courses and academic skills which are problem-based throughout.[18] In years two and three they will specialize in a Major: Humanities, Social & Behavioural Sciences, Economics & Business, or Life Sciences. Within each major, one combines interdisciplinary courses with a 'Concentration' that allows students to go in-depth.
Tuition & Scholarships
There are several scholarships students may apply for when attending EUC, one of them being the Rotterdam Talent Scholarship.[19][20]
Campus and Location
Erasmus University College is located in the center of Rotterdam. The college sits on the Nieuwemarkt square, nestled between the market area, the Pannekoekstraat, and the shopping area of the Meent. EUC students can use all other facilities at Erasmus University as well. Current first year EUC students live nearby in the Student Hotel on the Oostzeedijk.[21] In the near future, EUC wishes to expand the territory around the EUC area into a full grown city campus.[22][23]
Building
The original building of Erasmus University College used to be the Central Libary of Rotterdam when its construction began in 1917 and was later finished in 1923.[24] The building was designed by D.B. Logemann (1884-1964) with the help of Nicolaas Lansdorp (1885-1968) and Johannes Poot (1892-1976).[25][26] The design of the building was influenced by the building of the 'Amsterdamse School', with decorative brickwork, a bell tower, and the luxurious interior woodwork and natural stonework typical of the time.[27] The building somehow escaped destruction in the infamous German bombardment of Rotterdam in 1940, though it did lose its bell tower in the aftermath. As one of the very few remaining buildings in the city center, the Central Library played host to the city planners that were tasked with rebuilding Rotterdam. Before the building was transformed into a university, the building served as a museum and a center for children's education [28]. In 2011, the City of Rotterdam and Erasmus University agreed on a plan to bring the college to the city center and announced the coming of Erasmus University College (EUC) to the building.[29] The building was renovated following the design of architect Erick van Egeraat.[30] The expenses of the renovation cost roughly more than 20 million euros.[31]
Student activities
- Arts and Culture
- Lecture cycle
- Book Club
- Erasmus Magazine
- Student Association of Erasmus University College (EUCSA)[32]
References
- ^ Number of first year students only[1]
- ^ Erasmus University College Communications Style Guide: Colors
- ^ Erasmus University College. (2014). [2]
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- ^ THE EUC ranking 2013/2014 [13]
- ^ QS EUC ranking 2014/2015 [14]
- ^ FT EUC ranking [15]
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- ^ (Article about EUC, page 61)[30]
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- ^ Redden, E. (2013). Liberal Arts Go Dutch. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved January 13, 2014 from insidehighered.com.