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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

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Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University, Rotterdam Netherlands

Ranking

# 21QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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1Undergraduate programs

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22Postgraduate programs

Tuitionfee

10,600 EURTuition Fee/year

About Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s leading business schools, helping students, academics and people in business become a force for positive change. Through ground-breaking research and education, all in English, RSM develops business leaders with international careers who carry their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. RSM’s mission to be a force for positive change is a central theme throughout our Bachelor, Master, MBA and PhD programmes.

With roots stretching back to 1913 and established in its current form in 1970, RSM is part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam and has the Triple Crown of accreditations from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. RSM also has more than 100 partnership agreements with other leading business schools and is part of the prestigious international business school network. The Financial Times 2020 Master in Management Ranking placed RSM on the 5th position globally .

RSM is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city and largest commercial port. Rotterdam is globally known for its progressive outlook, and the city is bursting with art, music, world-famous architecture, festivals, concerts and sporting events. The city is reputed as the gateway to Europe and thus serves as the ideal setting for a premier international business school.


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About Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s leading business schools, helping students, academics and people in business become a force for positive change. Through ground-breaking research and education, all in English, RSM develops business leaders with international careers who carry their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. RSM’s mission to be a force for positive change is a central theme throughout our Bachelor, Master, MBA and PhD programmes.

With roots stretching back to 1913 and established in its current form in 1970, RSM is part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam and has the Triple Crown of accreditations from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. RSM also has more than 100 partnership agreements with other leading business schools and is part of the prestigious international business school network. The Financial Times 2020 Master in Management Ranking placed RSM on the 5th position globally .

RSM is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city and largest commercial port. Rotterdam is globally known for its progressive outlook, and the city is bursting with art, music, world-famous architecture, festivals, concerts and sporting events. The city is reputed as the gateway to Europe and thus serves as the ideal setting for a premier international business school.


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Available programs

RSM has a three-year bachelor programme, taught entirely in English, which focuses on  International Business Administration (IBA) . The same programme is also  available in Dutch .

For the admission criteria for the International Business Administration (IBA), please check our  admissions requirements per diploma .

RSM is a publicly financed institution and accordingly, the IBA annual tuition fee is €9,300 for the academic year 2020-2021. EU/EEA passport holders pay only the statutory fee of €2,143 per academic year. A limited number of  scholarship waivers  are offered by RSM specifically for non-EEA students, your son or daughter might be eligible for one. Please note that  tuition fees  are subject to change. 

RSM offers a limited number of scholarships for excellent applicants from non-EEA countries. Various scholarship programmes which are accessible to MSc applicants are mentioned in the  Scholarship finder . You can find more information about  tuition, living costs and financial aid  on our website. For questions about financial aid, please email  [email protected]

The  admissions and applications process  is the same for all students. First they have to register in the Dutch national student registration system,  Studielink , by January 15. Then they have to complete our  Online Application Form (OLAF)  by January 31.

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Top-ranked business education that helps you become a force for positive change:

·         Ranked top tier in Europe: a leading international business school ranked #12 in the European Business School ranking –  Financial Times (FT) .

·         Internationally accredited: among 1% of business schools worldwide with Triple Crown  accreditation  (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA)

·         International education taught in English by international staff

·         International student body comprising of more than 80 nationalities

·         Strong reputation: over 400 companies recruit RSM students on campus

·         Research-based: our research institute ERIM is among the European top for management research

·         Competitive tuition fees: EEA and non-EEA nationals have indicated RSM's tuition fees are competitive and they get good value for their money

·         In-house career services department to support RSM students in finding a job, traineeship or internship 


Visit us by taking a  virtual tour of the RSM campus .

For the admission criteria for the programme of your interest, please visit our  admissions page . The  admission and application process  is the same for all students. To easily navigate your way through our application process, please watch our short  how-to application video

The 2021-2022 tuition fee for the MSc programmes is approximately €18,700 per year. The Dutch government contributes towards this cost for students who hold nationality from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA). These students, therefore, pay only the statutory fee of €2,168 per year. Please note that tuition fees are subject to change.

For EEA nationals who have already completed a master in the Netherlands (and obtained the diploma) the tuition fee for a 2nd master is €12,300.

The MSc International Management - CEMS (18 months) is a longer programme, therefore the tuition fee will have to be paid for the duration of the programme. The expected tuition fee for the 18-month MSc International Management - CEMS programme is approximately €28,050 for non-EEA students and approximately €3,252 for EEA students. Please note that tuition fees are subject to change.

University information

General

300+
31+
1200+
30+
180+
80+
6.5+
3+
600+

Bachelor

6.5+
85+
3+
80+

Master

6.5+
640+
7+
80+

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,209 EUR
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International Students

10,600 EUR
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Rankings & ratings

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University is one of the top universities in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is ranked #21 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2016.

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