Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) - Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship 2026/2027

It is motivated by the invaluable experience gained by the donors throughout and upon completion of the IBA programme – both academically, and with regards to the expansive international network they derived from it.

At RSM we value the diversity of our incoming students. For us, diversity means a celebration of different perspectives and backgrounds that add to the dynamic in-class environment we are known for. Our diversity scholarships celebrate the wealth of backgrounds our students bring into class.

Over the past 40 years, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University has firmly established its reputation as one of Europe’s leading business schools. 

Long before ‘global’ became an important descriptor for business education, RSM’s students, faculty and staff were already reflecting the diversity of the globalising world. Just like our host country, one of the world's most renowned international trading nations, RSM has continued to expand and internationalise, cementing its status as one of Europe’s most international and innovative business schools.

BSc International Business Administration (IBA)

Are you graduating from high school soon? Do you have a strong academic background, an international drive and the ambition to gain knowledge in the field of international business? If so, then IBA is the programme for you!

This three-year bachelor programme offers:

• English-language programme taught by international teaching staff
• Non-specialised curriculum with a broad approach covering all functional areas of business
• An international perspective in all fields and courses
• A diverse classroom with team projects to enhance cross-cultural skills
• Specific attention to the development of IT, research, and communication skills
• Opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge while working with companies
• Possibilities for international exchange or internship programme
• Mentor programme

Our students choose IBA because:

• Our business school is internationally accredited & highly ranked
• The programme is taught entirely in English and includes international exchanges and internships
• The multicultural student body is filled with ambitious, entrepreneurial and highly motivated students and allows our students to learn how to perform successfully in an international business environment

About RSM

For over 45 years, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University has firmly established its reputation as one of Europe’s leading business schools.

Long before ‘global’ became an important descriptor for business education, RSM’s students, faculty and staff were already reflecting the diversity of the globalising world and developing the school into a force for positive change.

Just like our host country, one of the world's most renowned and open minded international trading nations, RSM has continued to expand and internationalise, cementing its status as one of Europe’s most international and innovative business schools.

RSM offers a distinctive intellectual culture; one that is critical, creative, caring and collaborative, and committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. We believe that leadership can be taught through a combination of intellectual and practical challenge. 

We believe that the difficulties encountered working in diverse teams fosters creative new approaches in business. We enjoy a reciprocal, supportive relationship with multinational companies. And we encourage a flexible, broad and sometimes iconoclastic mindset in matters of business practice and research.

This distinct approach has helped RSM to establish a portfolio of top-ranked programmes, as well as one of the world’s largest and most prolific management faculties. 

Studying at RSM

Student life at RSM is lively, cosmopolitan and multicultural, which is why students from all over the world consider it to be a great place to study. They enjoy the full range of activities associated with RSM and the university, from concerts and sports events to full-scale professional conferences attended by captains of international industry. For more information 

• Campus facilities - RSM is located on the main Erasmus University campus near the centre of Rotterdam. You can use campus facilities such as the library, sports centre and food courts for your academic and social activities.
• Student activities - There are many activities that you can engage in to enrich your time alongside your studies. The most common ones among RSM students include those organised by study association STAR.
• Rotterdam as a place to study - Most well-known for being the largest port in Europe, there are many reasons why Rotterdam is appealing to business students, from vibrant and cultural events to internship opportunities.