Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,501
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 40,000
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1988
Overview
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Rotterdam) is a large public Dutch hogeschool founded on 1 January 1988 through the merger of nineteen educational institutes in Rotterdam, Delft and Dordrecht. With more than 40,000 students and about 4,000 employees, it is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. The university offers a wide range of bachelor and master programmes across nine schools: Rotterdam Business School, Rotterdam Mainport Institute, School of Built Environment, School of Communication, Media and Information Technology, School of Education (Teacher Training), School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Health Care, School of Social Work, and Willem de Kooning Academy. All international programmes are taught in English. The university is accredited by NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatieorganisatie) and fully subsidized by the Dutch state. It is closely connected to Rotterdam's metropolitan region and the Port of Rotterdam, with multiple campuses located across the city of Rotterdam.
Fields of study
- Business
- Logistics and Transport
- Built Environment
- Communication, Media and Information Technology
- Education
- Engineering
- Health Care
- Social Work
- Arts and Design
Accreditation: NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaams Accreditatieorganisatie)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, February
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€10,684 – €13,502 / year
From about $11,539 / year
Domestic students
€2,694 – €11,949 / year
Tuition fees vary by programme and student status (EU/EEA vs Non-EU). Examples: Bachelor International Business €2,772 (EU/EEA) / €11,949 (Non-EU) per year; Bachelor Fine Art & Graphic Design €2,694 (EU/EEA) / €10,684 (Non-EU) per year; Master Fine Art/Design/MIARD €2,694 (EU/EEA) / €13,502 (Non-EU) per year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agile Consulting (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | Spring |
| Business & Society (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | Fall, Spring |
| Creating Resilient Cities (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | Fall, Spring |
| Data Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | Fall |
| Education in Arts (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 2 years | €13,502 / year | Varies | — |
| Fine art (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €10,684 / year | Varies | — |
| Fine Art (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €13,502 / year | Varies | — |
| #GetConnected - Media, Culture and Society (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | Fall |
| Graphic Design (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €10,684 / year | Varies | — |
| Interior Architecture: research and design (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €13,502 / year | Varies | — |
| International Business (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €11,949 / year | Varies | — |
| Master Design (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 2 years | €13,502 / year | Varies | — |
| Software Development for Nature (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | Fall |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
