Backbone is the corporate magazine of Erasmus School of Economics Published three times a year, once in print and twice online, the magazine highlights successful and interesting alumni, covers the latest economics trends and faculty research, and reports on school news, events, and student, faculty, and alumni accomplishments.
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A short introduction to our groundbreaking research
Research in a nutshell
Five professors share their story with us
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Facts & Figures
Noted & Quoted
Meet alumna Sanne Blauw
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Largest school within Erasmus University
83 different nationalities
International education programmes
Excellent rankings
89 partner universities
Erasmus School of Economics’ network of partner universities consists of 86 universities worldwide, 24 of which are ranked in the Top 100 of the 2017 QS World University Rankinging, by subject Economics & Econometrics. For a full list of partner universities and for more information visit our website.
Excellent rankings
Erasmus School of Economics provides excellent education and research. The 2017 QS World University Ranking ranked Erasmus University 2nd in the Netherlands, 12th in Europe and 44th worldwide in Economics & Econometrics. In the 2016 Times Higher Education World University Ranking the subject Business and Economics at Erasmus University scored 3rd in Europe and 17th in the World.
International education programmes
Erasmus School of Economics offers a proven track record in education. The school links economic theory with practice through the involvement of industry and governments. Visit our website for more information about our Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.
83 different nationalities
At Erasmus School of Economics students have the chance to study and work together with students from all over the world. Students from 31 different EU nationalities and 52 non-EU nationalities are currently studying at Erasmus School of Economics.
Largest School
Erasmus School of Economics is the largest school within Erasmus University Rotterdam. According to the statistics of 2016, there were 28.047 students officially registered at the University and 6.372 of them were following a Bachelor or (pre-) Master programme at our School. Students can join the Economic Faculty association Rotterdam, one of the most active study associations in Europe, or one of the 8 other study associations.
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