Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) is the business school of Erasmus University Rotterdam. It has more than 10,000 students in its BSc, MSc, MBA and Executive MBA programmes and holds the AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditations.[1] RSM first opened in 1970 and joined Erasmus University in 1984.[2]
For 2026/27 Erasmus University lists RSM institutional fees of €14,000 for a bachelor’s and €25,800 for a master’s for non-EEA students; EEA students who do not qualify for the statutory fee of €2,694 pay €8,300 and €14,800.[3] The bachelor’s in International Business Administration is taught in English, and RSM sets its own English-test minimums.[4][5]
Key facts
| Official name | Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) |
| Location | Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam[1] |
| Type | Business school of Erasmus University Rotterdam; RSM’s pages do not state its legal form[2] |
| Founded | Opened in 1970 in a villa in Rotterdam-Kralingen with a first class of 30 students; joined Erasmus University in 1984; roots in the Netherlands School of Commerce of 1913[2] |
| Students | More than 10,000 in BSc, MSc, MBA and EMBA programmes; more than 45,000 alumni[1] |
| Research staff | 250 senior researchers and 150 PhD students in seven departments[1] |
| Accreditations | AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA (“Triple Crown”); NVAO listed[1] |
| Financial Times Global MBA 2026 | 52nd worldwide (International Full-time MBA)[6] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | RSM is not listed separately in the sources we read; Erasmus University Rotterdam as a whole is 148th[7] |
| Tuition 2026/27, statutory fee | €2,694 (EEA, Swiss or Surinamese nationality, no equivalent earlier Dutch degree)[3] |
| Tuition 2026/27, RSM institutional fee, bachelor | €14,000 non-EEA · €8,300 EEA (if not eligible for the statutory fee)[3] |
| Tuition 2026/27, RSM institutional fee, master | €25,800 non-EEA · €14,800 EEA (if not eligible for the statutory fee)[3] |
| Language of teaching | English for the BSc in International Business Administration[4] |
| Official website | rsm.nl |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.
About Rotterdam School of Management
RSM’s own history page dates its origins to 1913, when the Netherlands School of Commerce was founded in Rotterdam through a private initiative with support from the local business community. After a 1966 feasibility study and the joining of Delft University of Technology in 1968, a Graduate School of Management was inaugurated in 1969 as a joint initiative; it first opened its doors in 1970 in a villa in Kralingen, with 30 students.[2] In 1972 it moved to Delft, and in 1984 it moved back to Rotterdam and “became part of Erasmus University”.[2]
RSM today states more than 250 senior researchers, 150 PhD students, 35 research centres and initiatives, and seven departments, among them Accounting, Finance, Marketing Management and Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship.[1] The campus address is Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 in Rotterdam.[1]
How is RSM ranked?
RSM is a business school, so its published rankings are business-school and programme rankings. On its rankings page RSM lists, among others:[6]
- Financial Times Global MBA 2026: International Full-time MBA, 52nd worldwide and first in the Benelux.
- Financial Times Executive Education 2026: open programmes, first in the Netherlands.
- ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: 15th worldwide in management and 19th in business administration.
- QS Business Master’s rankings (news items dated 24 September 2026; the edition year is not stated on the page): Master in Management 17th and MSc Supply Chain Management 6th worldwide.
The page does not give the year for several other listed results, so we do not repeat them.[6]
In the overall QS World University Rankings 2027 (published 18 June 2026) the sources we read list Erasmus University Rotterdam as a whole at 148th, not RSM separately.[7] Wikipedia’s article on the university gives 140th for the 2026 edition.[8] The two figures are from different editions. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at RSM?
RSM states students in BSc, MSc, MBA and Executive MBA programmes.[1]
- Bachelor’s: the BSc in International Business Administration (IBA) is a full-time, three-year, 180 ECTS programme taught in English.[4]
- Master’s: RSM’s MSc list includes Master in Management, Accounting & Financial Management, Business Analytics & Management, Finance & Investments, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management and the 18-month MSc International Management/CEMS. The page says most programmes can be completed in one year.[9]
- MBA: International Full-time MBA and Executive MBA.[6]
How much does RSM cost in 2026/27?
| Level | EEA students who qualify for the statutory fee | EEA students who do not qualify | Non-EEA students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | €2,694 | €8,300 | €14,000 |
| Master’s | €2,694 | €14,800 | €25,800 |
These are the 2026/27 amounts on Erasmus University’s fee page, which lists them for RSM. The statutory fee (wettelijk collegegeld) applies if you have EEA, Swiss or Surinamese nationality and have not obtained an equivalent degree at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences after 31 August 1991. Everyone else pays the institutional fee (instellingscollegegeld). The page does not list MBA fees and says it shows no rights for future years.[3]
Fees for 2027/28
RSM’s bachelor’s page gives about €15,200 for non-EEA students and a statutory fee of €2,771 for 2027/28.[4] The MSc fee article, last modified on 24 August 2026, gives about €28,000 for non-EEA students, €2,771 for EEA students, and for the 18-month MSc International Management/CEMS about €42,000 (non-EEA) and €4,157 (EEA), also for 2027/28. All tariffs are marked as subject to change.[10]
For living costs in Rotterdam, see our Netherlands guide and the Study in the Netherlands guide.
How do you apply to RSM?
The route is the same for the bachelor’s and the master’s: you first register for one programme in Studielink, the Dutch national student registration system, and then complete the RSM Online Application Form (OLAF). You can apply for only one programme in OLAF.[11][4]
For the master’s, applicants whose diploma was obtained outside the Netherlands need a GMAT result, which they add to OLAF and have sent to RSM through the GMAT database. You can apply first and send English or GMAT results later, but you must say when you plan to take the tests.[11] Admissions reviews the application, and status updates and results appear in OLAF.[11]
The bachelor’s page refers to separate pages for admission requirements by diploma. We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by programme; check the programme page before you register.[4]
Which English level do you need?
RSM publishes separate English-test minimums for the bachelor’s and the master’s. All sub-scores must be met within one sitting.[5][12]
| Test | BSc IBA | MSc |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, 6.0 per part | 7.0 overall, 6.5 per part |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall (Reading and Listening 18, Speaking 20, Writing 21) | 95 overall (Reading and Listening 22, Speaking 23, Writing 24); 100 for MSc International Management/CEMS |
| Cambridge English | 170 overall and per part | C1 level, 180 overall and per part |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 70 overall, 65 per part | 75 overall, 66 per part |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 overall, 65 per part | 75 overall, 70 per part |
For the bachelor’s, Michigan English and Duolingo are not accepted, and exemptions exist for students taught in English for at least 2.5 years at secondary school in listed countries and for English-taught IB or A-level programmes.[5] For the master’s, the page names the TOEFL ITP and Michigan English as not accepted and describes no exemption.[12] Both pages were last modified on 26 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RSM a separate university from Erasmus University Rotterdam?
RSM’s official name is “Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University”, and its history page says the school became part of Erasmus University in 1984.[2] The pages we read do not state its legal form.
How much does RSM cost for international students in 2026/27?
Erasmus University lists €14,000 for a bachelor’s and €25,800 for a master’s at RSM for non-EEA students in 2026/27.[3]
What is the statutory fee for 2026/27?
€2,694 for students with EEA, Swiss or Surinamese nationality who do not already hold an equivalent Dutch degree obtained after 31 August 1991.[3]
What English score do I need for an RSM master’s?
For example IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each part, or TOEFL iBT 95 (100 for MSc International Management/CEMS).[12]
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Sources
[1] RSM: Facts and figures (page without a date; footer copyright 2026)
[2] RSM: School history (page without a date; footer copyright 2026)
[3] Erasmus University Rotterdam: Tuition fee 2026-2027 (page without a date; states that it applies to 2026-2027)
[4] RSM: BSc in International Business Administration (page without a date; fees shown for 2027-2028)
[5] RSM Admissions & Orientation Support: accepted English tests (IBA) (last modified 26 Oct 2026)
[6] RSM: Rankings (page without a date; newest news item 14 Oct 2026)
[7] NL Times: TU Delft continues as the Netherlands’ top university in QS rankings (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (article of 18 Jun 2026; QS edition 2027)
[8] Wikipedia: Erasmus University Rotterdam (secondary source, used only for the earlier QS position)
[9] RSM: MSc programmes (page without a date)
[10] RSM Admissions & Orientation Support: tuition fee (MSc) (last modified 24 Aug 2026; the article shows 2027-2028 fees)
[11] RSM: Master programme application (page without a date; footer copyright 2026)
[12] RSM Admissions & Orientation Support: accepted English tests (MSc) (last modified 26 Oct 2026)
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