Elite sports

Erasmus Elite Sports

Erasmus Elite Sports was founded in 1991 to support elite athletes studying at the Erasmus University. The aim of Erasmus Elite Sports reads as follows:

To support the Elite Sports students who are acting at the highest level in their Sport in the Netherlands on study facility, sports facility and financial matters.”

Erasmus Elite Sports is the intermediary between the athletes and the university. The organization also takes care of the administration, for example granting the Elite Sports status and informing the faculties. To support the athletes in the best way possible, Erasmus Elite Sports works together with education institutions, faculties, deans and other elite athlete related organizations in the Netherlands. Do you want more information about Elite Sports and the possibilities to combine Elite Sports and your study at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, then contact the elite sports coordinator.

More information about elite sports

Are you a top athlete who would like to study? You can! The video below explains the important steps to consider when choosing a suitable study.

Erasmus Elite Sports is the intermediary between the athletes and the university. The organization also takes care of the administration, for example granting the Elite Sports status and informing the faculties. To support the athletes in the best way possible, Erasmus Elite Sports works together with education institutions, faculties, deans and other elite athlete related organizations in the Netherlands. Do you want more information about Elite Sports and the possibilities to combine Elite Sports and your study at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, then contact the elite sports coordinator.

Request an elite sports status

If you think you are eligible for a status, please fill in the intake form.

Contact details Erasmus Elite Sports coordinator:

For more information about Erasmus Elite Sports and the possibilities of combining elite sports and studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam, you can contact the elite sport coordinator by email: topsport@erasmussport.nl.

Erasmus Topsport nieuws

Juli 2025

Tom Sonneville

Erasmus Sport top athlete Tom Sonneville won silver in beach volleyball at the World University Games Summer 2025 in Duisburg. Together with Quinten Groenewold, he showed in the quarterfinals and semifinals that they belong to the international top. The silver medal is a great reward for their strong play and experience at this level.

Juli 2025

Elise de Jong

Elise de Jong demonstrated at the World University Games Summer 2025 in Duisburg that she is among the international top in pole vaulting, finishing in fourth place. The tournament was a valuable high-level experience and confirmed her talent and determination.

Zomer 2025

Sarah Laboyrie

Sarah Laboyrie had a successful summer in beach tennis. In June, she finished second at the BT10 tournament in Amersfoort and repeated this result at the Dutch Mixed Doubles Championship. In early July, she traveled to Nice for a BT200 tournament, where she reached the semifinals in the consolation round.

September 2025

Linn van Aanholt

Erasmus Sport top athlete Linn van Aanholt made history with the Dutch women’s eight at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai. Together with her teammates, she led the race from start to finish, securing gold.