Thomas More Hogeschool
About
Thomas More Hogeschool in Rotterdam is a Dutch university of applied sciences teaching business and social sciences, with tuition of €9,000/year — below the average for international-track programmes. IELTS 6.0 is accessible, the Holland Scholarship (€5,000) is open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals, and students can work 16 hours a week in term time plus full-time over summer.
Rotterdam is Netherlands' second-largest city (650,000 people) and feels entirely different from Amsterdam: gritty, modern, rebuilt after WWII with bold architecture, hip creative districts, and genuine working-class friendliness. Living is moderate (€1,000–1,300/month). The city has energy without pretension—art spaces, music venues, food scenes that aren't overpriced.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberApr 01
Non-EU standard HBO. Rotterdam campus. Small business/logistics focus.
Accommodation
SSH Rotterdam from €280/mo; private studios €650-900.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛Holland Scholarship (€5,000)
Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- EU diploma from a Dutch university of applied sciences, recognised across Europe and valid for the Zoekjaar one-year post-study job-search permit.
- Annual tuition of €9,000 is below the average for Dutch private and international-track programmes.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants without advanced test preparation.
- Holland Scholarship provides a one-time €5,000 grant in year one — open to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ nationals.
- Students may work 16 h/week during term and full-time in summer (June–August) with no separate work permit required.
- Rotterdam is the Netherlands' second city with a large international student community, strong transport links, and a lower cost of living than Amsterdam.
What to check
- Russian students face payment complications: SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked; workarounds must be arranged before enrolment.
- The institution's visible profile on Studielink highlights teacher education rather than business; exact English-taught business programme availability must be verified directly.
- Accommodation is not guaranteed — dorm costs run €450–900/month and private rentals €700–1,500/month in a tight Rotterdam housing market.
- Non-EU students must prove roughly €13,569 in blocked-account funds or a sponsor letter before the IND issues a residence permit.
- Belarus nationals have no confirmed standard visa pathway; BY applicants should contact IND directly before applying.
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