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Hogeschool Rotterdam

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Hogeschool Rotterdam: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Hogeschool Rotterdam is a public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, suited to students who want vocational higher education in Rotterdam and can study across multiple campuses. It is a large institution, so it fits applicants who want a broad applied-learning environment rather than a small specialist college.

  2. What you can study

    Hogeschool Rotterdam teaches as a university of applied sciences with a vocational focus. It operates at ten campuses in Rotterdam and one campus in Dordrecht, so students should expect a multi-site study environment. A programme catalogue is not published in the information available, so confirm the current subject areas and degree options on the official website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the official website to check entry requirements, application steps, deadlines, and any programme-specific documents. Because this is a public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, the exact route can vary by programme, so confirm the admission process and required qualifications directly with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Rotterdam and nearby Dordrecht will also matter, so budget separately for housing, transport, insurance, and day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published in the available information, so check the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, confirm the programme language, visa or residence permit steps, housing options, and whether your qualifications meet the entry rules for your chosen course.

  6. How it compares

    There are 49 universities in the Netherlands, and Hogeschool Rotterdam stands out as a large public university of applied sciences with a campus network spread across Rotterdam and Dordrecht. Compared with smaller institutions, it is likely to offer a more practical, urban study setting; compared with research universities, its profile is more vocational and applied.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Hogeschool Rotterdam

What type of institution is Hogeschool Rotterdam?

It is a public university of applied sciences.

Where is Hogeschool Rotterdam located?

It is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with one campus in Dordrecht.

How many campuses does Hogeschool Rotterdam have?

It has ten campuses in Rotterdam and one in Dordrecht.

How many students study at Hogeschool Rotterdam?

Its student body is around 39,000.

Overview

The Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is a large vocational university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was created in 1988 by a large-scale merger of 19 higher education schools followed by a merger with the Hogeschool voor Economische Studies. It teaches at ten campuses in Rotterdam and one in the nearby city of Dordrecht. Its current student body is around 39,000.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Netherlands.

Scholarships at Hogeschool Rotterdam

Partial

Stirling Success Scholarship

University of Stirling

£5,000 Stirling Success Scholarship package for eligible students commencing studies from September 2026.

Open Due 01 Sep 2026
Partial

Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

University of Stirling

£2,000 scholarship for students on any taught Masters course offered on a pro-rata basis for part-time students.

Open Rolling
Partial

Undergraduate USA Scholarship

University of Stirling

Offers £5,000 per year (£20,000 over four years) towards annual fees.

Open Rolling
Partial

Stirling Alumni Scholarship

University of Stirling

Provides a 20% fee waiver for the first year of a full-time or part-time Masters degree.

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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