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Short or summer course

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.

    Note
    Visa 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 90

    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

    Note
    Visa 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

Rent~€800
Food~€300
Insurance~€120
Total~€1,220/mo
Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.
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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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Tuition (from)
€6,449
/year
Admission
Admission: Moderate
Duration
6 months
Location
Rotterdam

Accreditations

Accredited degree programs in NL are typically recognized internationally (NVAO). We verify accreditation details for each program.

Scholarships

International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.

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