Program Overview
The Pre-Master at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pre-Master programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pre-Master programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Statistics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Finance and Accounting
- Globalisation
- Personal Development Plan
- Strategic Marketing
- Logistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
6-month Pre-Master programme
- Business-related Bachelor Degree
- IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80
Rotterdam Business School requires that no more than 2 IELTS sub-scores may be a maximum of 0.5 points below the required overall score.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences offers study programmes for international students. It is a knowledge institute in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 6 months
