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
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.
For a full list of our scholarship offerings, please click here.
The following financial institution is specialised in offering MBA loans as tuition fee only to RSM MBA candidates. If you are considering a loan arrangement to finance your MBA, please contact them directly as RSM has no influence as to your loan eligibility.
The information disclosed on our website relating to financial service providers or any other financial lender is not a substitute for professional financial services and/or financial advice. The information is provided purely to show options that might be available for you to fund your MBA. RSM does not endorse or advice on any particular service provider, lender or loan product nor does RSM mediate or otherwise bring you into contact with any financial service provider. Accepting an MBA loan from a financial service provider and adhering to the conditions upon which you accepted that loan is solely your own responsibility. RSM cannot not advise you, nor are you under an obligation to initiate contact or accept any financial service provider listed on our website. RSM cannot be held responsible for any financial service provider you may decide to go with.
Skillsvest
Skillsvest offers pay-only-if-you-earn financing to international students at the world's top schools, including RSM.
Studying abroad is a significant investment, and it carries risks no student can control: visa outcomes, immigration policy, a job market that looks different at graduation than it did at admission. Skillsvest is designed to absorb that risk rather than pass it to the student. Repayments are due only if a graduate earns above a comfortable cost-of-living threshold, and they end after a set number of years determined by the amount borrowed. Whatever remains outstanding at that point, interest or principal, is written off. There is no collateral or co-signer requirement.
This means a graduate who returns home due to circumstances they did not choose is not left servicing a debt they cannot afford, or at risk of losing assets pledged as security.
Skillsvest also connects students to a mentor network of industry professionals across sectors and geographies.
Important: Skillsvest is an independent financing provider. RSM does not arrange, guarantee, or underwrite these loans. Eligibility, pricing and conditions are determined solely by Skillsvest. Students should read the full terms and conditions on Skillsvest’s website before applying.
The MBA loan is available to candidates who have been accepted onto the International Full-time MBA programme.
Please use this link to apply for funding: https://apply.skillsvest.com/?ref=RSM
When accepted for a Skillsvest funding, candidates must send their confirmation letter to us at finance@rsm.nl. A loan application must be submitted no later than 1 December 2026 for the programme commencing January 2027.
