Students who want to apply for a Willem de Kooning Academy Bachelor programme, please see the admission information on the Willem de Kooning Academy website.
For a Master at the Piet Zwart Institute, please see the admission information on the Piet Zwart Institute website.
Step 1. Apply via Studielink
After registering in Studielink, you'll receive instructions by email to access the university's online application portal Osiris Applications, where you'll upload your documents.
- Tip: Submit your application as early as possible to allow enough time for document evaluation, visa arrangements (if applicable), and housing.
Step 2: Upload your application documents to Osiris Application.
When you apply on Studielink, you will also receive an email by the Centre of International Affairs (CoIA) with application instructions. Please upload all of the required documents in OSIRIS Application.
- ID (only EU applicants) or Passport (all other applicants)
- Already graduated? Copy of your diploma & grade list
- Still graduating? If you are in your final year, we can also determine if you are eligible to apply based on your current grade list & a statement from your school indicating when and for which diploma you are expected to graduate.
- Translation is not required if your diploma and grade list are issued in English, Dutch, German, French, or Spanish. If your documents are in any other language, upload both the original and a certified translation by a sworn translator into English or Dutch.
- For your final registration, original certified hardcopies of your diploma and final transcripts need to be sent by post or submitted in person. You can also ask your school to e-mail coia-admissions@hr.nl directly
- If you will graduate before 1st of September but receive physical copy of your diploma after start date, please upload a statement of expected graduation date signed by your school.
- English proficiency exam (check admission requirements if this applies to you)
Tip: Get to know our platforms
- Once you've uploaded your ID or passport and it has been verified, you'll receive your login details for My RUAS. This platform helps you manage everything related to your studies, including your class schedule, grades, contact information, and much more.
- Use Osiris Application to upload your application documents. Login details will be sent to the email address provided via Studielink.
- By logging in to OSIRIS Student you can easily check the status of your enrolment request and which admission requirements you must meet. You can login with your RUAS student account details.
Step 3: Admissions assessment
Once we've received your application, we'll review:
- Your educational background
- Your submitted documents
- Your English language proficiency (if applicable)
- Non-EU applicants that require a study visa, will be invited for an online Study Programme Check interview
If any documents are missing, we'll contact you.
Study Programme Check Interview information (only for students who need a study visa)
An invitation for the study programme check (SPC) interview will be sent to you by email. Participation in the SPC is mandatory. Prior to the interview, you will receive a questionnaire to help you prepare. You can use it as a guide for the types of questions that may be asked. Upon completion, you will receive a recommendation as to whether or not you should start with the study programme.
Step 4: Receive your admission decision
If the application documents are assessed and approved by the Admissions team you will receive your conditional admission offer.
Step 5: Finalise your enrolment
After receiving the conditional admission, additional information about practical matters like housing, insurance and visa will be provided by email by team Student Support.
In order to get unconditional admission, you need to finalise these requirements before the intake deadline specified in the offer email.
- Tuition Fee:
- EU applicants: you have to arrange payment of tuition fee via Studielink.
- Non-EU applicants: you will receive an invoice by email for tuition fees and additional fees that apply. Did you know we will help you with the study visa procedure? After you have recieved conditional admission, we will reach out and inform you what is the visa procedure. After you have paid the fees as stated on the invoice and we have received the required documents for the visa application, team Student Support will apply for your student visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR). You (or your agent) will be informed when your MVV is ready to be collected at the Dutch consulate or embassy in your country.*Please note, this step is not applicable for part-time master programme
- Original documents or ceritfied copies by post
For your final registration, original certified hardcopies* of your diploma and final transcripts send by post or submitted in person are still required. *An original certified photocopy is a photocopy of your original diploma/transcript. This copy is stamped and signed by the school or the institute which awarded your diploma.
Step 6: Save the date
Welcome to ROFFA introduction days
During the international introduction days (Welcome to ROFFA) we welcome our international students at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. During these days, the Centre of International Affairs & our Student Ambassadors will assist you with practical matters like municipality registration and residence permit and several social activities.
Dutch diploma
Students with a Dutch diploma also apply via Studielink. After registering in Studielink you will receive further information about your application from the Student Service Center (SSC).
Steps to your enrolment
Step 1: Apply for your Master via Studielink.
After registering in Studielink, you'll receive instructions by email to access the university's online application portal Osiris Applications, where you'll upload your documents.
- Tip: Submit your application as early as possible to allow enough time for document evaluation, visa arrangements (if applicable), and housing.
- Please be advised: we have two International Supply Chain Master programmes in Studielink with the same name, however one is FULL-TIME and one is PART-TIME. Make sure to apply for the correct programme. Apply now!
Step 2: Upload your application documents to Osiris Application.
When you apply on Studielink, you will also receive an email by the Centre of International Affairs (CoIA) with application instructions. Please upload all of the required documents in OSIRIS Application.
- ID (only EU applicants) or Passport (all other applicants)
- Copy of your Diploma & Transcript. If you will graduate before 1st of September (Fall season) or 1st of February (Spring season) but obtain the physical copy later fill in statement of expected graduation date signed by your university
- Translation is not required if your diploma and transcript are issued in English, Dutch, German, French, or Spanish. If your documents are in any other language, upload both the original and a certified translation by a sworn translator into English or Dutch.
- For your final registration, original certified hardcopies* of your diploma and final transcripts need to be sent by post or submitted in person. You can also ask your University to e-mail coia-admissions@hr.nl directly. *An original certified photocopy is a photocopy of your original diploma. This copy is stamped and signed by the school or the institute which awarded your diploma.
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- English proficiency exam (check admission requirements if this applies to you)
Tip: Get to know our platforms
- Once you've uploaded your ID or passport and it has been verified, you'll receive your login details for My RUAS. This platform helps you manage everything related to your studies, including your class schedule, grades, contact information, and much more.
- Use Osiris Application to upload your application documents. Login details will be sent to the email address provided via Studielink.
- By logging in to OSIRIS Student you can easily check the status of your enrolment request and which admission requirements you must meet. You can login with your RUAS student account details.
Step 3: Admissions assessment
Once we've received your application, we'll review:
- Your educational background
- Your submitted documents
- Your English language proficiency (if applicable)
- Non-EU applicants that require a study visa, will be invited for an intake interview
If any documents are missing, we'll contact you.
Intake interview information
All non-EU applicants with a non-EU diploma will be invited for an intake interview after their application documents have been reviewed. Prior to the interview, you will receive a questionnaire to help you prepare. You can use it as a guide for the types of questions that may be asked.
Tip: If you are unsure whether this applies to you, please contact coia-admissions@hr.nl.
Step 4: Receive your admission decision
If the application documents are assessed and approved by the Admissions team and other course specific admissions requirements have been fulfilled (interview and/or competency test) you will receive your conditional admission offer.
If you do not meet the admission requirements, we'll explain the reason and, where applicable, advise you on alternative pathways.
Step 5: Finalise your enrolment
After receiving the conditional admission, additional information about practical matters like housing, insurance and visa will be provided by email by team Student Support.
In order to get unconditional admission, you need to finalise these requirements before the intake deadline specified in the offer email.
- Tuition Fee:
- EU applicants: you have to arrange payment of tuition fee via Studielink.
- Non-EU applicants: you will receive an invoice by email for tuition fees and additional fees that apply. Did you know we will help you with the study visa procedure? After you have recieved conditional admission, we will reach out and inform you what is the visa procedure. After you have paid the fees as stated on the invoice and we have received the required documents for the visa application, team Student Support will apply for your student visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR). You (or your agent) will be informed when your MVV is ready to be collected at the Dutch consulate or embassy in your country.*Please note, this step is not applicable for part-time master programme
- Original documents or ceritfied copies by post
For your final registration, original certified hardcopies* of your diploma and final transcripts send by post or submitted in person are still required. *An original certified photocopy is a photocopy of your original diploma/transcript. This copy is stamped and signed by the school or the institute which awarded your diploma.
Step 6: Save the date
Welcome to ROFFA introduction days
During the international introduction days (Welcome to ROFFA) we welcome our international students at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. During these days, the Centre of International Affairs & our Student Ambassadors will assist you with practical matters like municipality registration and residence permit and several social activities.
** If you will not receive your Diploma before the 31st of January (spring) / 31st of August (fall) we need to receive a statement from your school with the following information:
- Your personal details; initial(s), surname, date of birth and place of birth.
- The name and location of the school.
- The name of the course/Diploma that is obtained.
- The name of the subjects in which the finals have been taken. (or separate final transcript)
- The date of graduation.
- The date on which the diploma was obtained or will be issued.
The date of graduation on your diploma has to be before February 1st (spring) / September 1st (fall) in order to be eligible to study at our university.
Step 1: Apply for your Master via Studielink.
After registering in Studielink, you'll receive instructions by email to access the university's online application portal Osiris Applications, where you'll upload your documents.
- Tip: Submit your application as early as possible to allow enough time for document evaluation, visa arrangements (if applicable), and housing.
- Please be advised: we have two International Supply Chain Master programmes in Studielink with the same name, however one is FULL-TIME and one is PART-TIME. Make sure to apply for the correct programme. Apply now!
Step 2: Upload your application documents to Osiris Application.
When you apply on Studielink, you will also receive an email by the Centre of International Affairs (CoIA) with application instructions. Please upload all of the required documents in OSIRIS Application.
- ID (only EU applicants) or Passport (all other applicants)
- Copy of your Diploma & Transcript. If you will graduate before 1st of September (Fall season) or 1st of February (Spring season) but obtain the physical copy later than the start date fill in statement of expected graduation date signed by your university
- Translation is not required if your diploma and transcript are issued in English, Dutch, German, French, or Spanish. If your documents are in any other language, upload both the original and a certified translation by a sworn translator into English or Dutch.
- For your final registration, original certified hardcopies of your diploma and final transcripts need to be sent by post or submitted in person.
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- English proficiency exam (check admission requirements if this applies to you)
Tip: By logging in to OSIRIS Student you can easily check the status of your enrolment request and which admission requirements you must meet. You can login with your RUAS student account details.
Step 3: Admissions assessment
Once we've received your application, we'll review:
- Your educational background
- Your submitted documents
- Your English language proficiency (if applicable)
- Non-EU applicants that require a study visa, will be invited for an intake interview
If any documents are missing, we'll contact you.
Intake interview information
All non-EU applicants with a non-EU diploma will be invited for an intake interview after their application documents have been reviewed. Prior to the interview, you will receive a questionnaire to help you prepare. You can use it as a guide for the types of questions that may be asked.
Tip: If you are unsure whether this applies to you, please contact coia-admissions@hr.nl.
Step 4: Receive your admission decision
If the application documents are assessed and approved by the Admissions team and other course specific admissions requirements have been fulfilled (interview and/or competency test) you will receive your conditional admission offer.
If you do not meet the admission requirements, we'll explain the reason and, where applicable, advise you on alternative pathways.
Step 5: Finalise your enrolment
After receiving the conditional admission, additional information about practical matters like housing, insurance and visa will be provided by email by team Student Support.
In order to get unconditional admission, you need to finalise these requirements before the intake deadline specified in the offer email.
- Tuition Fee:
- EU applicants: you have to arrange payment of tuition fee via Studielink.
- Non-EU applicants: you will receive an invoice by email for tuition fees and additional fees that apply. Did you know we will help you with the study visa procedure? After you have recieved conditional admission, we will reach out and inform you what is the visa procedure. After you have paid the fees as stated on the invoice and we have received the required documents for the visa application, team Student Support will apply for your student visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR). You (or your agent) will be informed when your MVV is ready to be collected at the Dutch consulate or embassy in your country.*Please note, this step is not applicable for part-time master programme
- Original documents or ceritfied copies by post
For your final registration, original certified hardcopies* of your diploma and final transcripts send by post or submitted in person are still required. *An original certified photocopy is a photocopy of your original diploma/transcript. This copy is stamped and signed by the school or the institute which awarded your diploma.
Step 6: Save the date
Welcome to ROFFA introduction days
During the international introduction days (Welcome to ROFFA) we welcome our international students at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. During these days, the Centre of International Affairs & our Student Ambassadors will assist you with practical matters like municipality registration and residence permit and several social activities.
Depending on the exchange programme, there is a different time window for applying. Please see the exchange programme for the next availability.
Follow these steps
1. Nomination by home university
Before you apply, please make sure you have been nominated by your home university.
2. Registration link with login details
After your nomination has been approved by the Centre of International Affairs (Rotterdam UAS), you will receive an email with a registration link for our online application system Mobility Online. All students need to apply through Mobility Online between 1 April and 25 April (Fall) or 1 October and 25 October (Spring).
3. Confirmation email
After your registration you will receive a confirmation email and you can start with your online application.
4. Complete your online application in Mobility Online
Your online application consists of three parts:
1. Personal data
2. Application data - Select a top 3 choice
3. Required application documents*
Make sure you complete all three parts before the deadline (Fall: April 25th | Spring: October 25th).
*As part of your online application you will be asked to submit a motivation letter, transcript of records and curriculum vitae. Please note that all these documents need to be in English. Some programmes also schedule a skype interview with the students. These additional steps depend on your first choice exchange programme. Please check the admission requirements of your programme.
Online tutorial Mobility Online
The video explains step by step how you have to apply online
5. Review of your online application
The Centre of International Affairs and the programme coordinator will review your application data and documents.
NOTE: Only if all previous steps have been completed, we will process your application.
6. Admission to programme
After the review you will receive an email confirming one of the following options:
- You have been accepted to your 1st choice.
You will receive your official Letter of Acceptance. - You have been rejected for your 1st choice. An alternative programme will be suggested.
Please follow the instructions in the email. We will always choose a new programme in close consultation with you and if needed, with your home university as well. Once we come to an agreement and you accept our proposal, we will send you your official Letter of Acceptance.
All students will be informed about their official acceptance to one of our programmes within 3-4 weeks after the application deadline.
7. Finalising Your Enrolment
Once you’ve been admitted to one of our exchange programmes, you’ll need to complete a few steps in the Osiris student registration system to finalise your enrolment.
- Upload a photo of the passport page with your personal details
- Indicate if you’re interested in the optional health insurance offered by our partner, AON
- For non-EU/visa students: Upload all passport pages with visa stamps
You’ll receive an email from Osiris with login details to complete these steps.