Erasmus guide Rotterdam School of Management
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at Rotterdam School of Management in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
City
RotterdamCountry
the NetherlandsInternational
Highly international business-school cohort; strong exchange and corporate network
Enrollment
Business school within Erasmus University Rotterdam
Study abroad at Rotterdam School of Management: overview
Study abroad at Rotterdam School of Management means choosing Triple Crown-accredited business school within Erasmus University Rotterdam, strong for management, finance, strategy, supply chain and career-driven international cohorts. In practice, the useful context is enrollment: Business school within Erasmus University Rotterdam; international mix: Highly international business-school cohort; strong exchange and corporate network; academically it fits best around International Management, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management. The part to check without romanticising it: the fit is narrower: excellent for business or economics students, weaker if you need broad electives.
Enrollment
Business school within Erasmus University Rotterdam
International Mix
Highly international business-school cohort; strong exchange and corporate network
Why students choose it
Best fit: students who want International Management, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management in Rotterdam, with a course list that genuinely matches their home degree. Do not choose it on reputation alone; watch this trade-off: the fit is narrower: excellent for business or economics students, weaker if you need broad electives.
Language of instruction: English (primary for all exchange and master's programmes)
Exchange & application at Rotterdam School of Management
RSM exchange is competitive and structured, so nomination, course list, workload and assessment style matter. Confirm whether your agreement is bachelor, master or school-specific before planning the semester.
✅Requirements
Students need nomination through an RSM partner-school agreement, the incoming exchange application, transcript, passport/ID, course selection, proof of English readiness where required, and Dutch residence-permit steps for non-EU students.
📨Nomination Process
Your home university International Office submits a formal nomination by the applicable deadline; without nomination, the host university will not process your application.
🛂Visa Support
EU/EEA students do not need a visa. Non-EU students must apply for a Netherlands MVV entry visa and residence permit; the host university initiates the IND procedure after acceptance.
🧭Orientation Week
Events hub: https://www.rsm.nl/programmes/exchange/
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1st semester | Usually spring; confirm the current partner deadline with your home university. | Usually late spring or early summer after nomination; faculty pages can differ. |
| 2nd semester | Usually autumn; spring-intake places and courses can be more limited. | Usually autumn after nomination; do not book housing or flights before acceptance. |
Arrival Checklist
- Treat housing as urgent; Kralingen rooms move quickly.
- Prepare backup business courses.
- Join RSM/EUR student associations early.
Academics & courses at Rotterdam School of Management
Expect business cases, teams, presentations and international classrooms. The pace can be sharper than a general exchange, especially if you stack quantitative or strategy courses.
📝Course Registration
RSM is structured and international, with group work, presentations, and business-case assessment common.
🎓Credit System
ECTS
💯Grading System
Dutch 1-10 scale: 5.5 is normally the minimum pass. RSM transcripts may show grades to one decimal place for exchange courses.
✍️Exam Culture
RSM exchange courses are usually block-based and assessment-heavy. Expect case work, group presentations, participation requirements and written exams or take-home cases, with calendars differing between bachelor and master exchange.
📚Library Access
Libraries, study spaces and digital resources are included for enrolled students.
Tuition & fees at Rotterdam School of Management
Partner exchange students normally do not pay RSM tuition, but full-degree business-school fees differ from exchange. Rotterdam living costs are manageable only if housing is solved early.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | EUR 0 / semester at host | Partner exchange students normally pay their home university, not Rotterdam School of Management. |
| Full degree - EU/EEA statutory fee | EUR 2,694 / year (2026-27 statutory tuition) | Dutch statutory tuition is set nationally by DUO; programme exceptions can apply. |
| Full degree - non-EU/EEA institutional fee | Programme-specific institutional fee | Non-EU/EEA full-degree fees vary by programme; use the official tuition calculator/page before applying. |
EUR 0 / semester at host
Partner exchange students normally pay their home university, not Rotterdam School of Management.
EUR 2,694 / year (2026-27 statutory tuition)
Dutch statutory tuition is set nationally by DUO; programme exceptions can apply.
Programme-specific institutional fee
Non-EU/EEA full-degree fees vary by programme; use the official tuition calculator/page before applying.
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at Rotterdam School of Management
Most students use the wider Rotterdam market, so compare commute to Woudestein and late-night transport. Do not wait for the business school brand to solve accommodation.
Full housing guide
Find housing in Rotterdam
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at Rotterdam School of Management
RSM and EUR support are useful for exchange paperwork, but career events, student associations and buddy routes are where the semester becomes practical.
🛡️Mandatory Insurance
Yes — valid health insurance covering Dutch healthcare costs. EHIC alone is not sufficient.
🇪🇺EHIC Accepted
Yes
🏥Campus Clinic
RSM students access EUR student health and wellbeing services in Mandeville building. Referrals to Rotterdam healthcare providers available via student advisers.
🧠Mental Health
EUR student wellbeing services and RSM study advisers provide access to psychological support and mental health resources for enrolled RSM students.
EHIC
Home-country dependent
Emergency coverage for EU students — supplement with Aon or equivalent for full coverage.
Aon Student Insurance
~€39/month
Recommended by most Dutch universities; covers health, liability, and personal belongings.
InsureToStudy
Varies
Alternative international student insurance provider accepted in the Netherlands.
Campus services
Student Services (RSM)
Rotterdam School of Management student services: study advisers, exchange office, career centre, and examination board support for BSc and MSc students.
Study Advice (RSM)
RSM study adviser: confidential one-to-one guidance on academic difficulties, special circumstances, and individual student needs throughout your programme.
Current Students Hub (RSM)
RSM information hub for current students: academic support, career services, exchange programmes, and campus life resources.
Student life at Rotterdam School of Management
The social scene is international, career-minded and group-work heavy. It works best for students who like business-school intensity rather than a purely relaxed Erasmus semester.
Student Clubs
- STAR, RSM associations, consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, and international student groups.
Buddy Program
Use RSM/EUR onboarding plus ESN Rotterdam for broader social life.
Sports & Recreation
- Erasmus campus sports and city sports options
Public Groups & Communities
ESN Rotterdam - international student layer.
STAR - RSM student association.
Rotterdam language exchange - wider city circle.
Your First 2 Weeks
- Join RSM cohort channels.
- Check group-project expectations early.
- Set up housing registration and bike route.
- Join one career/student association and ESN.
Key exchange dates at Rotterdam School of Management
Watch nomination, RSM application, course registration, housing and exam blocks. Business-school calendars can be stricter than city life suggests.
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Nomination and application
Spring for first semester; autumn for second semester
Your home university nominates first; the host application and Learning Agreement come after that.
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Housing and course registration
As soon as acceptance and portal access arrive
Rooms in Rotterdam move early. Check course approval before signing a long commute or private contract.
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Arrival and orientation
Late August / early September or late January / early February
Use orientation for registration, campus systems, student associations, insurance and daily-life setup.
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