Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Learn more about studying International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies as an international student.
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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.

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

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.
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.
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.
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 for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
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.

| Category | Cost (in Euro) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | €1,443 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | €1,160 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | €230 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | €44 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | €21 |
| Monthly public transport pass | €90 |
| Monthly grocery basket | €196 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | €100 |
| Coffee shop drink | €4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | €14 |
| Gym membership | €38 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and eur.nl (University published).
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