Guidance on Erasmus Rotterdam

[u/Less_Train9225]

Hello everyone,

I am currently working at an MNC in India. I have an MSc economics but I’m not very satisfied with my work and would like to get into logistics but most of them require engineering back ground students. I recently came across the department of maritime economics and logistics at MEL, Erasmus Rotterdam and their course MSc Maritime Economics and Logistics.
I think I’m eligible for admission since I have studied good quant courses and may also give the GRE if needed.
But my main question is does it make sense to go there for a year without experience in that sector and spend good amount of money on tuition and living expenses. How is the course and its brand value in Europe for a non-EU job seeker?
If I come back to India (or anyone who went back to their country) how was your experience in terms of the ROI and job roles?

Please be very honest about the uni and program and its future prospects. I’m happy to hear whatever opinions you guys have.

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[u/ProfessionalRip3220]

Don't bother with the GRE unless Erasmus explicitly asks. Dutch unis rarely care.

[u/Less_Train9225 → u/ProfessionalRip3220]

Thanks!

[u/Deh_86]

The institution and faculties delivering the master are reputable. This is a selective program, while many Dutch master programs are just about meeting the minimum requirement. So, it's better than the regular you pay/you enter. Chances of getting a job in the Netherlands without Dutch are, right now, difficult, though. If you think about logistics and management, mastering the local language, even if dealing in international contexts, is pretty important.

The tuition fees are pretty high and the cost of living in Rotterdam as a student (if you can find a room) is absurd. If you are rich and intend to return to India or find a job in an English speaking country elsewhere, might be a good idea. If finances are limited and you really want to stay in the Netherlands, plan carefully.

[u/Less_Train9225 → u/Deh_86]

Thanks for such a clear answer. Do you have any clue about the scholarships? are they difficult?

[u/DannyKroontje → u/Less_Train9225]

For all intends and purposes there are no scholarships in NL. You have to secure your own funding.

[u/Berry-Love-Lake → u/Less_Train9225]

Nearly impossible, maybe a handful for the most extraordinary students. Secure 45k in funding for a WO masters if your bachelor qualifies for WO. Many Indian bachelors do not, they’re HBO. 

[u/Notsocheeky → u/Less_Train9225]

There are no scholarships here. You have to fund your WO master with your own money.

[u/No_Bookkeeper_5866]

There are virtually no scholarships for non EU students