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Short or summer course

Intensive foundation programme (6 months)

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences•Rotterdam, NL•English
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★ StudyPath verdict
6.8/10
Best for international students needing a focused 6-month bridge into master's-level study at a university of applied sciences. Tradeoff: emphasizes practical preparation over research depth.
Tuition · Intl
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€6,449
EU: €1,349/year · click ↗
Duration
6 months
31 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
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About this program
Short or summer course programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Rotterdam). Field: General programmes. Duration 6 months. 31 ECTS. Tuition €6,449/yr.
English31 ECTSFull-timeShort or summer course
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureOral presentationPortfolioProject
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
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 130 ECTS
6-month Pre-Master
  • Research Skills I
  • Business Strategy I
  • Personal Development
  • Business Strategy II
  • Research Skills II
  • Personal Development II
  • Business Simulation
  • Specialisation Master
30 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-01
Application deadline
2027-07-31
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL iBT: 80
Scholarships
NL Scholarship (Holland Scholarship)Not specified on RUAS overview page
LPDP-Netherlands Joint Scholarship ProgrammeNot specified on RUAS overview page
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