Shipping and Transport
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences • Rotterdam • Hotel, catering, tourism, leisure, transport and logistics
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Language Test
IELTS academic: 6.5 (no more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score of 6.5) / TOEFL iBT: 90 / Cambridge: minimum score of 176 (Exam results can’t be older than two years at start of the study programme)
NoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan. - 2. Additional Subject
Students with an NVAO (the Netherlands and Flanders) accredited degree:
- An Engineering, Shipping, Logistics or Business related Bachelor Degree
- Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter
Students with a foreign diploma:
- An Engineering, Shipping, Logistics or Business related Bachelor Degree
- IELTS 6.5 (with maximum 2 subscores of 6.0) /TOEFL 90
- Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter
Pro TipThis university often rejects generic letters. We can help you structure a tailored motivation letter that highlights your real experience.NoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
Language requirements
- IELTS overall band (6.5)
- IELTS listening (6)
- IELTS reading (6)
- IELTS writing (6)
- IELTS speaking (6)
- TOEFL internet based (90)
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Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
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Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands with over 38,000 students.
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