NFS was created in 2012 at the Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR). EUR possesses a strong research culture, an interdisciplinary approach, an international perspective, a practical orientation, and a commitment to innovation. This combination ensures that students receive a high-quality education, and gain a global perspective. EUR is also the home of the Rotterdam School of Management, the top 1 business school in The Netherlands, providing research and education based in the international port city of Rotterdam.