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International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies

Learn more about studying International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,500EUR
  • Start date
    Mar
  • QS Ranking
    #140

Program overview

What Erasmus University Rotterdam says about their program:

International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies is a programme offered at Erasmus University Rotterdam. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Erasmus University Rotterdam, International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies benefit from the wider learning environment at Erasmus University Rotterdam, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

  • A levels

    CCC

  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

    32

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

Secondary/high-school diploma and final grade list. If the diploma is not yet complete: diploma statement, most recent grade list and penultimate-year grade list. Official translations are required where applicable.

Tests and examinations

English-language proficiency evidence is required unless an official exemption applies. Accepted evidence includes IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Cambridge English, or another EUR-approved test; online/home versions may not be accepted.

How to apply

  • Studielink

    Fixed deadline
    Application fee100.00 EUR
    Fee waiver

    Non-refundable application fee for applicants with a non-Dutch diploma; exemption may be requested where eligible.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at Erasmus University Rotterdam

  • ESE Waiver for Excellent Current Non-EEA Bachelor's Students

    Official page

    Erasmus School of Economics offers a partial tuition-fee waiver for excellent current non-EEA bachelor students for the stated academic year. The waiver is not paid as cash; requirements and application route are set by ESE.

  • Philip Hans Franses Scholarship

    Official page

    The Philip Hans Franses Scholarship is available to excellent international bachelor and master students at Erasmus School of Economics. Applicants must meet the programme's academic and motivation requirements; the current award amount and deadline are stated in the annual ESE call.

  • Rotterdam Talent Scholarship

    Official page

    The Rotterdam Talent Scholarship is a full scholarship for talented international or Dutch students admitted to Erasmus University College who live or studied in Rotterdam and demonstrate financial need. It covers tuition, housing and study materials; the current call provides the detailed cost package and deadline.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Erasmus University Rotterdam provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Erasmus University Rotterdam encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

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What is the cost of living near Erasmus University Rotterdam?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,443Range: €1,000 to €2,225
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,160Range: €765 to €1,750
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€230Range: €152 to €400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€44Range: €30 to €63
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€21Range: €10 to €30
Monthly public transport pass€90Range: €60 to €170
Monthly grocery basket€196
Books and study supplies (monthly)€100Range: €50 to €150
Coffee shop drink€4Range: €2 to €6
Cinema or cultural event ticket€14Range: €12 to €17
Gym membership€38Range: €20 to €60

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and eur.nl (University published).

Visa requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

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