History
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences was founded 1 January 1988 with the merging of nineteen Boards of educational institutes in Rotterdam, Delft and Dordrecht. This was the start of a school for higher education in Rotterdam and the surrounding area. At that time the school had nearly 12,500 students and 1,500 employees making it the largest school of higher education in The Netherlands.
Education
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences offers a range of international study programmes at undergraduate (Bachelor) and postgraduate (Master) levels. We also offer special preparation programmes for Bachelor and Master Programmes, as well as accelerated programmes, exchange programmes for students from partner universities, summer courses and tailor-made business courses. All programmes listed are taught in English.
Research
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences research focuses on 6 regionally embedded themes, organised in 6 research centres. Multiple professors conduct the studies within each of these research centres.
Career
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences has high ambitions, first and foremost related to the quality of education. That is why we are interested in your experiences, whether in education or the professional field. We give you the opportunity and responsibility to shape the education offered at the university of applied sciences in an attractive, effective and high-quality manner together with students and colleagues. We gladly invest in both current and future lecturers.
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Key Statistics & Highlights
- 14 Masters
- 60 Scholarships
- 4,000 Academic Staff
- 39,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Overview
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Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 35 reviews
- 5 Star 4 Reviews
- 4 Star 24 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Admission Process 4.0
- Career Development 4.1
The master's program is rigorous
The thesis situation was a bit challenging. But overall it was a nice experience. Housing in Rotterdam is really challenging as well so plan ahead before coming! Look at FB groups! The Rotterdam city is very vibrant and active! Really sociable!
Love Rotterdam
First 3 years are hardcore :) Minors and electives are pretty cool. Leadership and Professional Development has way too much pressure put into when it comes to grading and assignments. Case Solving Exams are pretty traumatic. I learned some Dutch, so that's cool. Digital Marketing Minor is very helpful and practical. Finding internships is very challenging. Learned a lot, practiced a lot.
Poor management and lack of accountability
The management is messy and unreliable. They're not very helpful and often throw students under the bus. I chose this school because it was the easiest option, not because it was a good school. They do not take students opinions into consideration at all and only make changes after there are too many complaints to handle. However, the moment they do make the changes, the students that truly needed it, are not the ones affected by the change. They apply them to the new students. It's useless. Their quality of education is bare minimum and not challenging at all.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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Housing services
We do this in two ways:
- We reserve approximately 220 rooms per year from Stichting Studenten Huisvesting (Foundation for Student Housing, SSH)
- For those who are not eligible for SSH rooms, we provide you with clear and honest information about how to find a room on the private market, see Alternative Housing Providers.
Library services
The library helps students, lecturers and researchers find information. We are also your go-to for discussing copyright issues and 21st century information skills.