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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IELTS Academic 6.0* / TOEFL iBT 80 / Cambridge: FCE Grade C scale 169-172 | Grade B scale 173-175.
(Exam results can’t be older than two years at start of the study programme)
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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IELTS Academic 6.0* / TOEFL iBT 80 / Cambridge: FCE Grade C scale 169-172 | Grade B scale 173-175.
(Exam results can’t be older than two years at start of the study programme)* No more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score.
For students who do not meet the sub score requirement can qualify for an additional interview to receive entry into the programme of their choice.
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 | |
| Nepalese, Bangladeshi or Pakistani applicants** | 1 Apr | 1 Sep | |
| 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 | |
| Nepalese, Bangladeshi or Pakistani applicants** | 1 Apr | n/a | |
* Non-EU applicants have an early deadline due to visa applications that have to be submitted.
** For applicants with a Nepalese, Bangladeshi or Pakistani nationality an even earlier deadline has been set as the visa process can take up to three months.