University events & Student associations

Intro-week events

The university organises social events every intake to help you ease into the student life and get to know the wonderful city of Rotterdam.

This year is going to be very different though, click here to see which events are happening this upcoming intake!

Below, some student associations and clubs you can join to fill your year with activities!

Welcome to Rotterdam!

We know a lot of our students can't be with us right now so we thought it would be nice to show you a little of your new home so when you get here you will fit right it! Check it out...

RISA

Rotterdam International Student Association

Risa is our university's student association and your membership to a year full of fun activities!

You can join RISA during the introduction week, or at any point of the year.

Membership costs €10 and it allows you to attend every event for free, as well as receiving a discount to events, bookstores and restaurants.

Make sure you stay up to date with their events on Facebook!

RISA events are:

  • Linkedin Workshops
  • Beer Pong tournaments
  • "What they don't teach you at Harvard" lecture with Robert Scholze
  • Visit to the Floating Farms
  • Day trip to Cologne
  • Pub Quiz
  • Movie night at Cinerama
  • Netflix watch parties

Some RISA benefits are:

  • 10% discount at the study store

Erasmus Sport

Erasmus sport is the student sport association of Rotterdam and it is shared with the Erasmus University.

Membership costs €197 per year, this gives you access to the sports facilities on campus and the option to be part of more than 50 sports clubs!

Check out what sports clubs are available and more information here: