Rotterdam Business School

RBS offers bachelor and master programmes taught in English.

The world of business is experiencing rapid, profound change. According to Rotterdam Business School, this requires inquiring professionals with a hands-on approach who can respond flexibly and intuitively to national and international changes. These professionals recognise opportunities and can turn them into commercially attractive, efficient, and sustainable solutions.

Profession-oriented approach to education

Studying at a University of Applied Sciences Many students will ask themselves the question; What options are there for me regarding University? In the Netherlands we provide two choices for you: the research approach, and the applied science approach. Universities of Applied Sciences, like us, offer a profession orientated approach to education. This is where you will learn to apply the knowledge you are being taught in class into an actual case study or business. It will prepare you for your professional life, we emphasise developing your hard and soft skills over various theories and models. You can learn more about the difference between research and applied on the Study in Holland website

Part of RUAS

In Dutch: Hogeschool Rotterdam, is one of the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands. Currently over 37,000 students are studying at RUAS which offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programmes. With 10 different schools throughout the city, we educate a diverse student population to enter professional careers, which will lead to working together with people of various cultures in an international environment. RUAS offers education through: • A practical and profession-oriented approach • Focus on real-world examples • Skills and competences development • Problem solving approach 'Exceed Expectations' is our motto and we promise to challenge you to do exactly this. Are you ready to get the best out of yourself? • 3,700 students within the English taught programmes • 30% international students • 63 different nationalities

Mariska Wit

Dean - Rotterdam Business School

Mygra Bruins van-Dee

Course Director - International Business

Jessica Schiltmans-Wit

Course Director - Masters of International Business

Continuing your studies

The Rotterdam Business School offers students to chance to pursue a profession-oriented masters after completion of their bachelor. These MSc programmes are one year and will provide the student with further specialisation of their choice. RBS offers two full time business masters and one part-time master:

  • Master in International Supply Chain Management; Part-time (2 years)
  • Master in International Supply Chain Management, MSc
  • Master in Consultancy & Entrepreneurship, MSc

Rotterdam International Student Association

Join R.I.S.A. when you start!

A great way to get to know other students at Rotterdam Business School, and to have a lot of fun, is to join RISA - Rotterdam International Student Association. Each year RISA organises lots of activities for both Dutch and international students alike, including social dinners and parties (boat party, beer-pong), international trips, sporting events, guest lectures etc. They are also working on including sustainability within their portfolio. RISA allows second year students to apply as Board members, giving them first-hand experience on running a real company. Visit their website and follow them on social media!

Our Locations

Posthumalaan 120,

International Business - Bachelor

Kralingse Zoom 91,

Masters of International Business - Master