Programs/Bachelor/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
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7.3/10
Best for students seeking a practical, hands-on Bachelor in international business with strong focus on languages, culture and real-world projects in Rotterdam's port economy; solid choice for applied learning but less research-intensive th
Tuition · Intl
€11,949
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
4 years
240 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
524
DUO ↓77% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
3.6/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,913
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you aiming for a career in business? Do you thrive in an intercultural environment? With an International Business (IB) degree you can. Our International Business degree teaches you how to be an innovator, an intercultural business communicator and a value-oriented leader. Since every business faces complex challenges, you will tackle multidisciplinary challenges in this programme, as well as learn how to develop data-driven decisions to back up your strategies. We think it's valuable for you to get out there in the business world as a student. Less research and more of a practical approach is our approved method of preparing students for the international business world. It means that your assignments will deal with real issues in real companies. You will get to work on marketing plans and sales techniques. You will test out entry and organisational strategies. You will learn about accounting and assess the financial performances of companies. You will also create supply chain networks, using the latest digital tools. Languages are an important part of the education we offer and are one of the unique elements of our university. You will learn at least one foreign language. This will complement your studies and improve your knowledge and cultural understanding when operating across borders.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English240 ECTSBachelor of Business AdministrationField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands with over 38,000 students.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k

Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: management algemeen, bedrijfskunde
Median starting salary (field)€2,913/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job8
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract54%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Where bachelor graduates continue
Business Administration18%
International Business12%
Master in Consultancy and Entrepreneurship6%
Strategic Management6%
Top graduate occupations (field)
Vertegenwoordigers, accountmanagers retail en exportmanagers8%
Specialisten reclame en marketing7%
Bedrijfskundigen en organisatieadviseurs7%
Zakelijke dienstverleners6%
Inkopers4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 271%
Complete this degree33%
Continue studying after graduating24%
Women among first-years44%
Say workload is “just right”59%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.6/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 787 respondents
Content & set-up3.5
Teachers3.5
Atmosphere3.8
Involvement & contact3.5
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.5
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English3.9
Would choose again3.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-07-31
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-07-31
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6
  • TOEFL paper based: 550
  • TOEFL computer based: 213
Scholarships
NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship)Not specified on RUAS overview page
LPDP-Netherlands Joint Scholarship ProgrammeNot specified on RUAS overview page
Internships
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