Intensive foundation programme (6 months)
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences • Rotterdam • General programmes
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Previous Education
Business related Bachelor Degree or a non-business related bachelor degree with one-year relevant work experience*
In case you have a non-business related bachelor degree and no relevant work experience, you need to meet a specific English requirement.
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 Knowledge
Business-related Bachelor Degree or non-business with 1 year relevant work experience
IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80
Rotterdam Business School requires that no more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score.
Non-Business related bachelor degree & no relevant work experience
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90Rotterdam Business School requires that no more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score
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
Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.
Estimated Monthly Expenses

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