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Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Rotterdam, Netherlands

PublicWorld #1501Bachelor'sMaster's

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

Programs offered by Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Agile Consulting (opens in a new tab)Full Time——VariesVariesSpring
Business & Society (opens in a new tab)Full Time——VariesVariesFall, Spring
Creating Resilient Cities (opens in a new tab)Full Time——VariesVariesFall, Spring
Data Science (opens in a new tab)Full Time——VariesVariesFall
Education in Arts (opens in a new tab)Part TimeMaster's2 years€13,502 / yearVaries—
Fine art (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's4 years€10,684 / yearVaries—
Fine Art (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 years€13,502 / yearVaries—
#GetConnected - Media, Culture and Society (opens in a new tab)Full Time——VariesVariesFall
Graphic Design (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's4 years€10,684 / yearVaries—
Interior Architecture: research and design (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's2 years€13,502 / yearVaries—
International Business (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's4 years€11,949 / yearVaries—
Master Design (opens in a new tab)Part TimeMaster's2 years€13,502 / yearVaries—
Software Development for Nature (opens in a new tab)Full Time——VariesVariesFall

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.