Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University

A prestigious university in Rotterdam

Endless opportunities. Continuous development. Make it happen.

Why study in Rotterdam?

The Netherlands is known as an informal, liberal and tolerant society, an affordable and accessible country, and one of the top providers of English-taught courses.

Rotterdam is the Netherlands’ second-largest city, Europe’s largest port, and according to Rough Guides, one of the ‘top ten places to go’ in 2014. Many multinational organizations – Allianz, Maersk, Procter & Gamble and Unilever to name a few – have headquarters in Rotterdam, so students may well meet their future employer by doing an internship. With its multicultural feel, easy to spot at the enormous Markthal filled with international cuisine, Rotterdam is truly the “Gateway to the World”.

Why study for the Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration at RSM?

At RSM, you will gain a maximised return on investment for your career outlook.

The IBA at RSM is internationally recognised, with a track record as an AACSB-, EQUIS-, AMBA- accredited business school. The FT 2017 meta-ranking placed RSM as 9th in Europe, the FT 2017 Master in Management Ranking, as 11th globally, and US News & World 2018 Economics and Business Global ranking, selected Erasmus University as 14th worldwide.

RSM is an internationalist and international institution. Students represent over 60 nationalities, and have the opportunity to participate in study abroad trips from Santiago to Hong Kong. Many students appreciate our mentor program, where freshmen are partnered with second-year students to help them settle in to RSM and Rotterdam life.

We have numerous partner universities worldwide, including Cass Business School in London, the Wharton School at UPenn, IE Madrid, Tsinghua University in China, and the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

RSM curriculum takes a broad yet thorough approach

In first year, students take 4 blocks, which will provide them with an overview of main business processes: production, marketing, organization and finance, and communication skills. With frequent appraisals, you will be able to track your progress.

In second year, the Professional Development Track will help enhance students’ personal skills, which are key to a successful career.

In the first half of third year, students have the opportunity to participate in an international exchange, internship or minor.

Later in 3rd year, they complete a bachelor thesis in one of the following tracks: model builders (data, operations); performance analysts (finance, accounting); people experts (marketing, diversity, behavior); system thinkers (international business, strategy); change agents (entrepreneurship, innovation).

Students also have the possibility of doing a ‘sandwich year’ in between second and third years, or of adding on year (extension), in order to manage exchange, internship, or minor up to 60 credits, and to strengthen their professional profile. Fully 80% of RSM students graduate within 4 years.

After the bachelor, if students have a sufficient score, they can apply to one of RSM’s on-year masters programs, or the 18-month MAc in International Management/CEMS, a joint program by several leading business schools worldwide that requires mastery of 3 languages.

Admission procedure ?

To enroll in the IBA program, students must present :

A secondary school diploma
Calculus level (or higher) in mathematics
Sufficient TOEFL or IELTS test results

Les étudiants doivent commencer par enregistrer leur demande avant le 15 janvier sur « Studielink », le portail néerlandais d’inscription aux études supérieures.

They must then complete and submit the RSM online form (OLAF). They will receive a link to access this form within 24 hours of registration via “Studielink”.

In addition to these documents and a copy of their passport, students will be asked a series of reflective questions about their motivation, and asked to upload their answers to the site.

To assess their relevance, applications will be assigned a score, 75% of which will be determined by the student’s grade point average (GPA) and 25% by his/her CV.

For further information, please consult: www.rsm.nl/bacheloradmissions

What is the deadline to apply for Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

Application deadlines:

Students must first register on the Dutch student registration student system ‘Studielink’ by January 15th.

What are the tuition fees for Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

Fees:

The 2019-2020 tuition fees are 9,200 EUR per year.

EEA students pay 2,090 EUR per year, with a 50% reduction rate for year one.

Cost of living is around 900 EUR/month.

Dutch students receive a government-funded loan.

There are a wide range of scholarships available in the Netherlands: please check www.grantfinder.nl.

To contact the IBA office: www.rsm.nl/contactiba

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Erasmus University College (EUC)

A prestigious Liberal Arts University in Rotterdam

I want to study at EUC

Inclusive. Inspiring. International.

These three words help to describe what EUC is as an institution. EUC, the international undergraduate honours program of Erasmus University Rotterdam, excels academically: #70 worldwide in the 2019 Times Higher Education rankings, and in 2018 was voted the top- rated programme in the Netherlands.

However, the university experience is more than about academia. EUC is a residential program, and from the student residence in the heart of Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ most multicultural city (and 10 minutes walk from the university), students will have the opportunity to make lifelong friendships with people from around the world. EUC is truly an international community: 60% of students did not attend a Dutch secondary school, 32% are EU students, and 18% are non-EU.

Academic matters

Course details

The 3-year program compromises both breadth and depth
EUC has an active approach to education, called Problem Based Learning, where students lead and all students participate
Class size is therefore kept small 12 students per tutorial
There are 21 majors within four departments to choose from: Economics & Business; Humanities; Life Sciences; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Interdepartmental Majors

For more information, please visit: www.eur.nl/en/education/curriculum

Problem-Based learning (PBL)

PBL is one of the defining learning methods at EUC. In a small group of 10-15 peers, students engage in a dynamic discussion that is facilitated by a tutor, a subject-area expert with an advanced degree. PBL empowers students to contribute and to uncover the areas where their knowledge about a particular topic ends. From there, students do independent research that they then bring back to class next time. This type of active learning is research-proven to increase not only learning but also retention and motivation. In addition to this environment, students may also have larger lectures at Erasmus University.

Student life

Double Degree Arts & Sciences

Another standout feature of EUC is the university college’s dual degree program for those expressing interest and talent in art, music and academics.

EUC has thus partnered with Willem de Kooning Academy and Codarts to offer a double degree mixing Liberal Arts and Sciences with the Arts (music, fine arts, design).

The program is hosted in the Rotterdam Arts & Sciences Lab (RASL) and lasts 5 years.

Students must only pay EUC tuition, but are required to apply to each institution separately.

For more information on the double degree, please visit: www.eur.nl/en/euc/education/double-degree-arts