Application procedure

You've decided to study International Business—great! Here's what happens next.

Step 1. Apply via Studielink

After registering in Studielink, you'll receive instructions by email to access the university's online application portal Osiris Applications, where you'll upload your documents.

• Tip: Submit your application as early as possible to allow enough time for document evaluation, visa arrangements (if applicable), and housing.

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Step 2: Upload your application documents to Osiris Application.

When you apply on Studielink, you will also receive an email by the Centre of International Affairs (CoIA) with application instructions. Please upload all of the required documents in OSIRIS Application.

• ID (only EU applicants) or Passport (all other applicants)
• Already graduated? Copy of your diploma & grade list
• Still graduating? If you are in your final year, we can also determine if you are eligible to apply based on your current grade list & a statement from your school indicating when and for which diploma you are expected to graduate. 
  • Translation is not required if your diploma and grade list are issued in English, Dutch, German, French, or Spanish. If your documents are in any other language, upload both the original and a certified translation by a sworn translator into English or Dutch.
  • For your final registration, original certified hardcopies of your diploma and final transcripts need to be sent by post or submitted in person. You can also ask your school to e-mail coia-admissions@hr.nl directly. 
  • If you will graduate before 1st of September but receive physical copy of your diploma after start date, please upload a statement of expected graduation date signed by your school.
• English proficiency exam (check admission requirements if this applies to you)

Tip: Get to know our platforms

• Once you've uploaded your ID or passport and it has been verified, you'll receive your login details for My RUAS. This platform helps you manage everything related to your studies, including your class schedule, grades, contact information, and much more. 
• Use Osiris Application to  upload your application documents. Login details will be sent to the email address provided via Studielink.
• By logging in to OSIRIS Student you can easily check the status of your enrolment request and which admission requirements you must meet. You can login with your RUAS student account details.

Step 3: Admissions assessment

Once we've received your application, we'll review:

• Your educational background
• Your submitted documents
• Your English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Non-EU applicants that require a study visa, will be invited for an online Study Programme Check interview

If any documents are missing, we'll contact you.

Study Programme Check Interview information (only for students who need a study visa)
An invitation for the study programme check (SPC) interview will be sent to you by email. Participation in the SPC is mandatory. Prior to the interview, you will receive a questionnaire to help you prepare. You can use it as a guide for the types of questions that may be asked. Upon completion, you will receive a recommendation as to whether or not you should start with the study programme. 

Step 4: Receive your admission decision

If the application documents are assessed and approved by the Admissions team you will receive your conditional admission offer. 

Step 5: Finalise your enrolment

After receiving the conditional admission, additional information about practical matters like housing, insurance and visa will be provided by email by team Student Support. 

In order to get unconditional admission, you need to finalise these requirements before the intake deadline specified in the offer email.

• Tuition Fee:
  • EU applicants: you have to arrange payment of tuition fee via Studielink.
  • Non-EU applicants: you will receive an invoice by email for tuition fees and additional fees that apply. Did you know we will help you with the study visa procedure? After you have recieved conditional admission, we will reach out and inform you what is the visa procedure. After you have paid the fees as stated on the invoice and we have received the required documents for the visa application, team Student Support will apply for your student visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR). You (or your agent) will be informed when your MVV is ready to be collected at the Dutch consulate or embassy in your country.*Please note, this step is not applicable for part-time master programme
• Original documents or ceritfied copies by post
  For your final registration, original certified hardcopies* of your diploma and final transcripts send by post or submitted in person are still required. *An original certified photocopy is a photocopy of your original diploma/transcript. This copy is stamped and signed by the school or the institute which awarded your diploma.

Step 6: Save the date 

Welcome to ROFFA introduction days
During the international introduction days (Welcome to ROFFA) we welcome our international students at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. During these days, the Centre of International Affairs & our Student Ambassadors will assist you with practical matters like municipality registration and residence permit and several social activities.

Dutch diploma

Students with a Dutch diploma also apply via Studielink. After registering in Studielink you will receive further information about your application from the Student Service Center (SSC).