What is International Week?

The mission of International Week Rotterdam (IWR) is to give students the opportunity to broaden their international horizon by allowing Dutch students to spend time in another country and foreign students to spend time in The Netherlands. Through exploration of the local business, educational, cultural and social life, students enhance their international experience.

International Week idea was founded in St. Gallen, Switzerland, about 26 years ago, and STAR joined this network of International Weeks a long time ago. Nowadays, during the academic year, there are roughly 24 International Weeks, providing about 40 students from RSM the opportunity to spend a week in one of the 18 countries. The overall number of International Weeks is coordinated and governed by the IWCO. 

An International Week is an exchange project for international students. A number of students from all over the world are invited by students from the host university. During this week, students participate in numerous activities to get acquainted with the city, local culture, local business life, the university, and other students.