Master's Foundation Programme
To enter the pre-master programme of Rotterdam Business School you must meet the following requirements:
6 months Intensive Master's Foundation Programme
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Business-related Bachelor Degree
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Curriculum vitae and motivation letter
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English Test:
- IELTS academic: 6.0 (no more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score of 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- TOEFL IBT Home test 80;
- Cambridge CAE or FCE: Grade C scale 169-172| Grade B scale 173-175
These test results can’t be older than two years at the start of the foundation programme.
You are only exempt for the English language test if:
- you have an NVAO accredited degree
- your degree is demonstrably taught entirely in English and has been obtained in the following countries only: Australia, Canada (with the exception of the French-speaking regions), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and USA.
12 months Extensive Master's Foundation Programme
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Bachelor Degree
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Curriculum vitae and motivation letter
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English Test:
- IELTS academic: 6.0 (no more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score of 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT: 80 ;
- TOEFL IBT Home test 80;
- Cambridge CAE or FCE: Grade C scale 169-172| Grade B scale 173-175
These test results can’t be older than two years at the start of the foundation programme.
You are only exempt for the English language test if:
- you have an NVAO accredited degree
- your degree is demonstrably taught entirely in English and has been obtained in the following countries only: Australia, Canada (with the exception of the French-speaking regions), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and USA.
Application deadline Foundation programmes
Fall semester | Spring semester | ||
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6-month Intensive programme | |||
European (EEA) applicants | 31 Jul | 1 Jan | |
Non-European (non-EEA) applicants* | 1 May | 1 Nov | |
Non-EU applicants with valid Dutch residence permit | 31 Jul | 1 Jan | |
12-month Extensive programme | |||
European (EEA) applicants | 31 Jul | n/a | |
Non-European (non-EEA) applicants* | 1 May | n/a | |
Non-EU applicants with valid Dutch residence permit | 31 July | n/a |
* Non-EU applicants have an early deadline due to visa applications that have to be submitted.