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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Rotterdam, NetherlandsReviewed 22 October 2026

RSM is Erasmus University's business school.

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RSM is Erasmus University's business school. Its Woudestein-campus Management of Innovation MSc studies innovation strategy and implementation, distinct from Erasmus School of Economics programmes.

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  1. MSc Management of Innovation — RSM, Rotterdam; 60 ECTS, twelve months full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • A research-university bachelor's with suitable academic preparation, assessed against the programme's research-methods/statistics requirements.
  • A business-administration degree is not universally required.
  • Applicants with a degree from outside the Netherlands need GMAT 565 or higher under the current MSc policy; this requirement cannot be replaced by work experience or a higher GPA.

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Language requirements

  • For standardised-test evidence, IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with every component at least 6.5, or an accepted C1-level alternative.
  • Non-EEA applicants needing residence arrangements should use a recognised test-centre format.
  • RSM verifies evidence and applies specific education-based exemption rules.

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Study intakes

  • September 2027, with introductory activities in August.
  • This is a pre-experience MSc, not the January-start MBA.

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Application deadlines

  • Applications opened on 1 October 2026.
  • Management of Innovation has no capacity cap and closes on 15 May 2027.
  • RSM recommends non-EEA applicants submit by 1 April for immigration planning; scholarship applications must be complete by 1 March 2027.
  • The application and enrolment stages have separate requirements.

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International tuition

  • The non-EEA tuition fee is €28,000 for academic year 2027/28, covering this one-year MSc's tuition.
  • International-degree applicants also pay a nonrefundable €100 handling fee.
  • Study materials, programme activities or travel, living costs and insurance are additional.
  • These are not the school's separately priced MBA or Erasmus School of Economics tariffs.

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Scholarships & funding

  • The limited non-EEA Scholarship of Excellence can reduce 2027/28 tuition to €2,771 for eligible recipients for a maximum of twelve months.
  • Applicants need the scholarship file, financial assessment and stronger selection evidence, such as GMAT Focus 595 or higher, by 1 March 2027.
  • It does not provide cash for living costs; selection and ambassador obligations apply.

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What can international students study at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

Selected programme options include MSc Management of Innovation — RSM, Rotterdam; 60 ECTS, twelve months full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

A research-university bachelor's with suitable academic preparation, assessed against the programme's research-methods/statistics requirements. A business-administration degree is not universally required. Applicants with a degree from outside the Netherlands need GMAT 565 or higher under the current MSc policy; this requirement cannot be replaced by work experience or a higher GPA. For standardised-test evidence, IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with every component at least 6.5, or an accepted C1-level alternative. Non-EEA applicants needing residence arrangements should use a recognised test-centre format. RSM verifies evidence and applies specific education-based exemption rules.

How much are international tuition fees at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

The non-EEA tuition fee is €28,000 for academic year 2027/28, covering this one-year MSc's tuition. International-degree applicants also pay a nonrefundable €100 handling fee. Study materials, programme activities or travel, living costs and insurance are additional. These are not the school's separately priced MBA or Erasmus School of Economics tariffs. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University?

Applications opened on 1 October 2026. Management of Innovation has no capacity cap and closes on 15 May 2027. RSM recommends non-EEA applicants submit by 1 April for immigration planning; scholarship applications must be complete by 1 March 2027. The application and enrolment stages have separate requirements. September 2027, with introductory activities in August. This is a pre-experience MSc, not the January-start MBA. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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