Fees and finance options at RSM

An MBA from RSM will benefit you for many years to come, both professionally and personally. It is also a serious commitment of time and money. You should therefore carefully consider and plan for the costs involved. It is important to consider your financing options early, even before you apply. Although it is ultimately your responsibility to fund your MBA at RSM, our office is happy to talk you through your options. For more information, please contact one of our Recruitment & Admissions Managers here.

So what are the costs associated with pursuing an MBA at RSM, and what are your financial aid options?

Tuition and Living Expenses

Your investment

Pursuing an MBA is a serious commitment of time and money. So it is important to be aware of what you can expect that financial investment to be for a year at RSM and in Rotterdam.

Tuition

The tuition fee for the International Full-time MBA programme starting in January 2027 is €70,000. The tuition may be paid in instalments as set out below. The fee includes books and study materials, but excludes travel costs for the study trips.

Date	Payment	Amount
Upon registration	Admissions fee	5,000
11 December 2026	1st instalment	32,500
28 May 2027	2nd instalment	32,500

Living Expenses

Living expenses in Rotterdam will vary according to your lifestyle. The estimates below are set out to give you an idea of what you can expect as a single student on the International Full-time MBA programme. The costs for housing and living expenses will be higher if you are accompanied by a partner and children.

It costs about €1,800 a month for an MBA student to live comfortably in Rotterdam. That includes housing, living expenses and health insurance, which is a requirement for all full-time students in the Netherlands.

Housing	+/- € 1000
Living costs	+/- € 700
Health insurance	+/- € 100
Immigration fee	€ 254
Laptop	You will receive guidelines regarding minimum and recommended laptop requirements when you become a registered student to our programme.

_{Last update: 20 January 2026}

Financing Your MBA

Embarking on your MBA is an exciting step. At the same time, choosing to pursue an MBA requires a significant investment of both time and resources. Beyond selecting a programme that best fits your goals, careful consideration of how to finance your studies is essential. Below is an overview of the financial aid opportunities currently available at RSM. 

As it is not possible to list every funding option, we also encourage you to explore scholarships and financial assistance offered in your home country. Please note that information on RSM scholarships is reviewed and updated throughout the year, and all awards are granted at the discretion of the RSM MBA Awards Committee. 

If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your unique financial situation, please contact the Full-time MBA Recruitment & Admissions Managers.

MBA Scholarships

For a full list of our scholarship offerings, please click here.

Financing options

Apply online via Embark

Via Embark you can register and provide us with the documents needed to assess your application. After your submission, one of our Recruitment & Admissions managers will get in touch with you to discuss the following steps.

Apply