Thomas More Hogeschool

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.

Accommodation

€650-1100/mo private — SSH Rotterdam from €280/mo; private studios €650-900.

Scholarships

Holland Scholarship: one-time €5,000 first-year grant for non-EU students. Apply directly to the institution. BY eligibility uncertain for 2026 intake.