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Bachelor International Business

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Rotterdam Business School) · Rotterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesFast track option
Duration4 years (or 3 years fast track)
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)31 Jul 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A practical, career-focused business degree taught entirely in English, with a second foreign language, a five-month internship in an international company in year 3 and an optional exchange in year 4. From year 2 you choose a specialisation: Business Strategy & Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Trade & Sales, or Marketing & International Business.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • General rule: a secondary school diploma equivalent to a Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO Level 4 diploma, plus proof of English (IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge 169; online tests not accepted) unless exempt. No maths or other subject requirement is published.
  • 3-year fast track: needs education equivalent to Dutch VWO (for example the IB), and the commerce (Trade & Sales) specialisation is not available on the fast track. The university does not say whether the Leaving Certificate counts as VWO-level, so ask admissions.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkRegister for International Business on Studielink; the EU/EEA deadline is 31 July for the September intake.
  2. Upload documentsComplete the university’s application steps, upload your Leaving Cert results and proof of English if required.
  3. Send certified diplomaPost an original certified copy of your diploma and final transcript (or show them in person) by 31 August.
  4. EnrolOnce admitted, finish enrolment and arrange tuition payment before the course starts in September 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 31 July for EU/EEA applicants for the September intake (the university gives the date without a year; for September 2027 entry this should be 31 July 2027). Apply through Studielink before this date and confirm with the university..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800). The university also estimates books and materials at €300 to €750 a year, and you pay your own costs for an internship or exchange abroad.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityRotterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Fees are for 2026/27; confirm the 2027/28 fee and deadline with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.