We encourage you to apply before 15 July 2025 to ensure your application can be processed in time.
In the list of requirements for your online master programme, you can read that we require you as an applicant to have at least three years of work experience by the start of the programme.
RSM’s online master programmes aim to support you in taking the next step in your career or in making a career shift. However, this does not mean that you have to already work within the same industry or a related field to undertake our online master programme. To help you get up to speed with your knowledge and skills, we also offer you pre-master materials*.
If you have further questions about this, please contact us at: onlinemasters@rsm.nl
*Not applicable for MSc Marketing and Data Intelligence.
If you have submitted a complete application, you will receive an email within three working days informing you whether you have been selected to proceed to the next stage of the application process, which involves an admissions interview. Following the interview, you will be notified of the outcome shortly.
Please note that the processing time may vary depending on public holidays and peak periods.
Each application is assessed individually, as degree programmes can vary significantly. If you are unsure about your eligibility, feel free to email us at onlinemasters@rsm.nl with your CV, diploma (including the relevant English transcript of records), and motivation letter.
Yes, you can apply for our online master programmes without a GMAT or GRE.
Generally, this is not mandatory; it's an optional requirement. However, we welcome you to strengthen your application by including your TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Please note that we retain the right to request proof of your English proficiency at any stage of the application process if we deem that further verification of your language abilities is necessary.
The Admission Board assesses whether your prior education is equivalent to a Dutch bachelor’s degree. This includes reviewing your diploma, academic transcripts, and course content.
Official translations can be made by the institution that issued your diploma and a certified translation agency. Both the original documents in the local language and their official English translations must be included in your application.
There are two intakes a year, in September and in January.
The total tuition fee for the 2-year programme is €19,000.
Yearly fee: €9,000
To secure your spot: €3,000 non-refundable admissions fee
Remaining tuition: Payable in four instalments of €4,000
| Date | Payment | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| When applying | Application fee | €20 |
| Registration deadline | Admissions fee | €3,000 |
| TBC | 1st instalment | €4,000 |
| TBC | 2nd instalment | €4,000 |
| TBC | 3rd instalment | €4,000 |
| TBC | 4th instalment | €4,000 |
For further information, please contact us at onlinemasters@rsm.nl.
Yes. There is an application fee of 20 euros, which covers the application processing and the review of the application.
To successfully apply for this online master programme, you must submit your application and supporting documents online and pay the application fee.
Yes, we’re excited to share that a wide range of scholarships and incentives are now available for applicants to our Online Master’s Programmes. See below the available Scholarships & Offers (which can range from €500-€2000 off your tuition fees).
1. Alumni Lifelong Learning Offer
At Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), we believe in and foster lifelong learning. In recognition of this ideal, we are offering graduates from the RSM and EUR Bachelor’s and/or Master's degrees a €500 reduction offered as a tuition fee waiver. In order to be considered for this discount you must:
Be a RSM or EUR Alumni graduated from a Bachelor and/or Master programmes
Submitted certified graduate proof of the Bachelor and/or Master degree from RSM or EUR with your application and that these have been verified by the RSM Admissions Committee
Received an offer to join our Online Master’s programme
Candidates who are recipients of this discount will not be eligible to be considered for any other Scholarship available at RSM.
2. Merit-Based Scholarship
Awarded to applicants with academic excellence, entrepreneurial achievements, or professional leadership.
3. Diversity Scholarship
For candidates from underrepresented regions, industries, or backgrounds—including women in STEM and others contributing to a diverse classroom.
4. Financial Aid Scholarship
Designed to support applicants who demonstrate financial need that may otherwise limit their access to the programme.
Applying for a scholarship is simple, but first, you will need to complete and submit your master application.
After that, please send us a short video (no longer than three minutes) addressing the following points:
Your full name
The Online MSc you are applying for
Where you are from
Your motivation to study
Why would receiving this scholarship be essential for your ability to enroll?
Highlight any challenges you've overcome or unique perspectives you bring
How would this scholarship make a difference in your academic and professional journey?
What do you hope to give back—to the classroom, your community, or your field—as a result of your studies?
You can send the video to the Online Masters team at: onlinemasters@rsm.nl
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships but only one scholarship will be awarded unless otherwise specified.
Yes, your employer can sponsor your master, and in different ways.
With many students getting company support, either in terms of financing or time, approaching your organisation is probably the first place to start.
We have a sample Business Case you can use to assist with this. Click here to review and download it.
You will hear back from the online MSc team about your scholarship application once you have received an offer letter for the Online MSc.
Lendwise
Lendwise is a specialist loan provider based in the UK which is dedicated to education finance for individuals who are looking to fund their studies at world class universities.
Lendwise's aim is to enable access to education through its affordable and flexible student loans that come with a fixed interest rate and no early repayment penalties. Interest rates are personalised and depend on an applicant’s overall profile including future earning potential, and the application process is entirely online. Full time programme students have access to a grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation.
UK, EU and North American nationals are eligible for a Lendwise Loan. For other nationalities, Lendwise will review your application on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Lendwise directly to apply or if you have any questions about Lendwise or your RSM loan application.
If offered a place on our programme, depending on the loan amount, this will impact the instalment payment schedule. If you are accepted for a Lendwise loan, candidates must request a loan confirmation letter and email a copy to us at finance@rsm.nl who will liaise with you further regarding this. Candidates must pay their admissions fee of €3,000 according to the terms in the offer letter as it is not waived because of any potential Lendwise loan arrangement.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Once the scholarship capacity is full, we will stop accepting applications.
No, the diploma does not specify whether the programme was completed online or in-person on campus. However, it will be mentioned on your transcript of records that the degree was obtained online.
Yes, all graduates receive a physical diploma upon successful completion of the programme?
Yes, the online MSc programmes are academically equivalent to on-campus degrees and meet the same quality standards of Erasmus University Rotterdam.
The schedule will be shared with cohort closer to the starting date. There will be two weekly live sessions held at different times. Self-study hours vary weekly.
Courses are delivered online via a user-friendly learning platform. You’ll engage through video lectures, readings, discussion boards, group projects, and live Q&A sessions.
Live sessions are recommended but not always mandatory. Recordings are made available for flexible learning.
While this is a fully online programme that does not require you to be on campus, you are welcome to use the facilities and attend in-person events on RSM’s campus.
Once you start the online MSc programme, you are paired with a study advisor who provides you with tailored support on topics such as study and time management, academic writing and navigating the virtual campus. Beyond academics, your RSM advisor also prioritises your well-being as a student by offering you, for instance, proactive check-in calls, to ensure you feel supported throughout your journey as an online learner.
As an online master programme student, IT support is available to you with an expected response time of within 24 hours from Monday to Friday and within 48 hours from Saturday to Sunday.*
Do you need additional functional support? You have access to the EUR Team Studying with a Functional Impairment (Team SMF) service.
* All times are calculated based on CET (Central European Time), which is +1 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Our general terms and conditions apply when you register for an online master or any other RSM programme. Please review these terms and conditions to learn more about our policies for cancellation, deferral and substitution.
If you have more further questions that have not been answered here, or if you would like personal advice, please contact us at: onlinemasters@rsm.nl