# Hogeschool Rotterdam

> public · Rotterdam · netherlands

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €9800 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Apr 01 | Standard non-EU deadline for applied-sciences universities (HBO). Rotterdam campus. Large multi-faculty university. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** netherlands (NL)
- **City:** Rotterdam
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, engineering, design, it
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.hr.nl/en
- **Address:** Museumpark 40, 3015 CX Rotterdam, Netherlands
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Rotterdam is a bold, rebuilt city with cutting-edge architecture and a creative buzz. The waterfront is spectacular; museums and design studios compete for attention. It's expensive enough to feel livelier than smaller cities but cheaper than Amsterdam. The international vibe is real.

## Strengths

- EU-accredited applied-sciences degree opens post-study work via the Dutch 1-year orientation permit (Zoekjaar).
- Tuition of €9,800/year is among the lower-cost options for English-taught programmes in Western Europe.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants without intensive additional preparation.
- Covers three in-demand fields — business, engineering, and design — under one institution.
- Holland Scholarship of €5,000 (one-time) is available to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ students.
- Rotterdam is the Netherlands' second city and Europe's largest port, offering strong internship and job access in logistics, trade, and engineering.

## Watch out for

- Russian students face payment complications: SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked, requiring intermediary solutions.
- Accommodation is not guaranteed — dormitory availability requires direct confirmation, and private housing costs €700–1,500/month.
- Financial proof requirement is substantial: roughly €13,569 in a blocked account or sponsor letter must be demonstrated for the visa.
- Daily life in Rotterdam requires Dutch for local services, transport, and housing searches — English alone is limiting outside campus.
- Specific English-taught programme availability and admission deadlines are not confirmed in this file and must be verified on the university website.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
- **Note:** Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
- **Researched:** 2026-06

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €650–900
- **Private housing:** €500–900
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Rotterdam
- **How to apply:** Apply via SSH Rotterdam. More affordable than Amsterdam.
- **Notes:** SSH Rotterdam from €280/mo; private studios €650-900.
- **Source:** https://www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/housing

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Holland Scholarship](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/holland-scholarship.md) — €5,000 one-time (first year)
- [Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS)](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/orange-tulip-scholarship.md) — Partial to full tuition (varies by institution)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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