Intensive foundation programme (6 months)
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences offers Intensive foundation programme (6 months), a degree programme in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The programme runs for 6 months. It carries 31.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 6,449 per year (EUR 1,349 per year for local students). The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
An ideal starting block for the English-taught Master programmes at Rotterdam Business School.
Pre-Master courses are designed to prepare students for one of our two English-taught Master programmes: Master in Consultancy and Entrepreneurship and Master in International Supply Chain Management.
We offer the 6 month foundation programme to students with both a business and non-business related bachelor degree. Based on the diploma you have, you will required to have work experience and an English level test. Check out the admission requirements page to find out more.
The course consists of an intensive English language programme with a focus on business English and business subjects.
Successful completion of the Pre-Master course will lead to: (1) a certificate for the Pre-Master course, (2) an exemption from the IELTS 6.5/TOEFL iBT 90 requirements
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Frequently asked questions
The programme runs for 6 months.
Tuition for international students is EUR 6,449 per year (EUR 1,349 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.
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