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rotterdam school of management
erasmus university
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

GUIDELINES 2016 - 2017
MASTER EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

The business school that thinks
and lives in the future

Update by the International Office: July 2015
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curricula or
any other information published in this brochure. Students are kept informed through the SIN-Online channel “RSM Master
Exchange”, the relevant Blackboard pages “RSM Master Exchange (general information)”, “RSM Master Exchange 2016-2017
(for selected outgoing students)” and email.



Introduction 

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1 Meet the International Office 
1.1 Location and opening hours 
1.2 Contact persons at International Office 

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Frequently Asked Questions 
2.1 Application 
2.2 Where and how long? 
2.3 Selection Criteria 
2.4 Programme Abroad: costs, delay, workload, course level 
2.5 After the exchange 
2.6 Can I arrange my own exchange? 

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Exchange destinations: prepare! 
3.1 How do I choose an appropriate exchange destination? 
3.2 SIN-online, Blackboard courses 
3.3 Website of Host University 
3.4 PIM Schools database 
3.5 Use Social Media! 

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Selection 
4.1 Selection criteria: study progress 
4.2 Language skills / Proof of language level 
4.3 Motivation 
4.4 Students’ additional activities / Working experience 
4.5 Interview 
4.6 New master programme structure: time path for exchanges 

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Application – steps 
5.1 Application – three steps (timeline October 2015 – February 2016) 
5.2 Selection process 
5.3 Allocation of exchange slots: the good news or the bad news 
5.4 Bad news: Waiting list 
5.5 Celebrate the good news 

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Between selection and exchange 
6.1 Selected – Statement of Acceptance/Awareness 
6.2 Letter of Acceptance from International Office 
6.3 Confirmation from the partner university 
6.4 Your application at the partner university 
6.5 Blackboard “RSM Master Exchange 2016-2017 (for selected

outgoing students)” 
6.6 Re-enrolment master programme 
6.7 Conversion proposal: What to do before and after the exchange 
6.8 Update your student file 
6.9 Cancellation of exchange 

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Money matters 
7.1 No tuition fee
7.2 Subletting your room during your exchange 
7.3 Student grants and loans & reimbursement of OV student card 
7.4 Erasmus+ grant
7.5 A.A. van Beek Fund scholarship 
7.6 Find more grants and scholarships (Nuffic) 
7.7 International Student Identity Card (ISIC) 

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The exchange 
8.1 Meet your hosts 
8.2 Changes in courses upon arrival at partner school 
8.3 Unforeseen Circumstances / Early departure 

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Languages 
9.1 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) 
9.2 Language & Training Centre (LTC) & Language Tests 
9.3 Equal language levels 

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My checklist 

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Appendix I Overview of exchange destinations for master students 2016-2017 

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Appendix II Format conversion proposal 

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Appendix III More study abroad programmes at RSM 

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Introduction
EXCHANGE DURING YOUR MASTER PROGRAMME
Welcome to the Master Exchange Programme facilitated by the International Office of
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).
Information in this brochure is important for RSM students aiming for a master exchange
at one of our partner universities in Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia,
New Zealand or Latin America.
International activities at RSM are established in co-operation
with our valued academic and corporate partners worldwide.
RSM is proud to be the only Dutch member of the wellregarded
network of CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education
and the Partnership in International Management (PIM).
Master and bachelor students at RSM are able to participate in
many exiting study abroad programmes, thanks to its network
of bilateral partnerships that the International Office has built
up with other business schools.
We hope you are one of those students who decides to take up
the challenge. Apply for our Master Exchange Programme!

The International Office
Rotterdam School of Management,
Erasmus University

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1 Meet the International Office
The International Office at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)
is responsible for initiating, organising and co-ordinating international exchange and
joint / double degree programmes with international business schools and universities at
bachelor and master level.

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LOCATION AND OPENING HOURS

Location:

Woudestein campus, Mandeville (formerly T) Building, 5th floor
Rooms 5-24, 5-26, 5-30
General email address: [email protected]
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00
Closed for lunch:
Between 12:30 - 13:15
Appointments: Appointments are recommended as all staff members work part

time. Please see contact information below.


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CONTACT PERSONS AT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE








Linda de Vries
Head International Office + Master exchange outgoing
Room 5-24, Telephone: +31 10 408 1984
Email: [email protected]
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
from 9:00 - 14:30








Ellen van Oeffelen
Administrative assistant (all programmes)
Room 5-26, Telephone: +31 10 408 2099
Email: [email protected]
Working days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
from 9:00 - 17:00

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Ligaya Kasmo-Borgonje
Programme manager outgoing exchange
Room 5-30, Telephone: +31 10 408 2132
Email: [email protected]
Working days: Monday from 9:00 - 13:00 and Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday from 9:00 - 17:00








Ellen Vermeulen
Programme manager incoming exchange
Room 5-26, Telephone: +31 10 408 2996
Email: [email protected]
Working days: Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 - 14.30,
Thursday from 9:00 - 19:00 and Friday from 9:00 - 16:30



Jacky Schouwenburg
Senior programme assistant incoming and outgoing exchange
Room 5-26, Telephone: +31 10 408 2398
Email: [email protected]
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
from 09:00 - 17:00







Karin Valentijn
Programme assistant incoming and outgoing exchange
Room 5-26, Telephone: +31 10 408 2975
Email: [email protected]
Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 9:00 - 17:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The International Office deals with all kinds of questions from students every day. We
have listed the most commonly asked questions and answers on the next few pages.
Please check to see if the information you need is on these pages before contacting the
International Office. All FAQ on exchange in combination with your master programme
can be found on: http://www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/master-exchange/faq/.
2.1

APPLICATION
How do I know if I am eligible to apply for the Master Exchange Programme?
See chapter 4 for all selection criteria.
Can I apply for more than one programme at the same time? (CEMS, DM2)
No. You can only apply for one programme at a time. If you are not admitted to
the MSc IM-CEMS or Double Master Degree in Management (DM2) programmes,
but you do meet all the requirements for the master exchange, you need to pick
up your IM-CEMS or DM2 application files at the MSc Recruitment & Admissions
Office in room 5-12. Most partner schools’ nomination deadlines are on 1 May
2016, so students should hand in all required documents before mid-April, 2016.
Please contact Linda de Vries, Head of International Office, at [email protected] to
find out if there are still exchange opportunities for the academic year 2016-2017.
I did my bachelor exchange. Can I apply for a master exchange as well?
Yes, you are most welcome to re-apply, however it is the schools’ policy not to
select students to the same continent (except Europe and Asia) or to traditional
popular exchange destinations twice.
See Appendix I.

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WHERE AND HOW LONG?
Where can I go?
More than 80 top business schools in Europe, Canada, Latin America, the USA,
Australia, New Zealand and Asia are open to you during your master. These
business schools and universities are all seen as some of the best in their
countries and are renowned worldwide. You will be asked to list three preferred
destinations in your application. Please do not list preferences you might regret
later, as cancellation costs are ¤ 250.

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Duration and period of term abroad?
An exchange takes place during a semester, a trimester or on a quarterly basis,
usually from late August to late December, or from January to May / June.
However, academic calendars at international partner schools vary according to
their location, for example in Australia, India, New Zealand, Latin America, UK,
Germany or Austria.
See Appendix I.

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SELECTION CRITERIA
Are my average grades important in the selection process for an exchange?
Each year the selection committee receives more applications than there are
exchange places. Although the committee applies all selection criteria, there are
always applicants with more or less the same profile and applying for the same
school. In such a case, the student with the highest scores will be selected. Your
average grade is also important for the admission process at most of our partner
schools. Some universities, such as many in North America, only accept students
with a certain average bachelor grade, usually 7.5 or higher. In addition, MBAlevel programmes require a meaningful package of working experience and a
pass in the master core courses before admittance to their MBA programme.
See Appendix I.
Which language skills do I need at the host institution?
At the time of selection (January-February 2016) and start of the exchange,
students should have a certain standard of language skills according to the
Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR). In every
case, your English should be fluent. If the school offers its business courses in
English and the local language, you will need proof of an advanced level in the
local language (except for schools in Scandinavia, Italy, Portugal, Greece and
Asia). An exchange is a cross-cultural experience from which you will benefit
most if you are able to mix with locals. In addition, at some schools the standard
and variety of courses in the local language is much better than those offered
only in English.
See chapters 4 and 9, and Appendix I.

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PROGRAMME ABROAD: COSTS, DELAY, WORKLOAD, COURSE LEVEL
Costs of a master exchange?
As an exchange student, you do not have to pay tuition fees at the host university,
though an exchange abroad always involves additional costs. The most common
additional expenses are travels costs, visa and insurance, language courses and
accommodation, which are dependent on your destination and your personal
expenses. Some partner schools also require compulsory exchange fees which
cover campus facilities. There are, of course, student grants which can help you
to reduce these extra costs.
See chapter 7.
Does an exchange imply study delay and extra tuition fee?
Within the master programme structure you need to be at RSM during spring
to participate in your thesis trajectory. This means that your exchange can take
place in the autumn of 2016, at the end of your master programme. An exchange
involves some prolongation of your master (months) and some extra tuition fee.
However, you only pay for the months that you are still registered as a student
at RSM. An exchange or any other international experience is regarded as an
indispensable part of your business studies and investment in your personal
development. You will benefit from the experience as soon as you start your
career, locally or internationally.
What is the minimum workload abroad?
Within the master programme structure, you can choose to replace one of
your spring electives (6 ECTS) at the exchange university. Your minimum workload abroad remains 20 ECTS. All completed courses abroad, including a
mention of your exchange university, will be stated on your grade certificate
which belongs to your MSc diploma. Prior to the exchange, an approved
proper conversion proposal (course plan abroad) needs to be handed in at the
International Office.
See chapter 6 and Appendix II.

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Which course at what level?
In general, when taking part in an international exchange, you will attend courses
from MSc, MBA or senior bachelor (fourth or fifth year) programmes at your host
school, depending on details of the agreement between RSM and the partner
school. In each case, the courses will be of a comparable level to your RSM
courses, which means they can count towards your RSM master programme.
See Appendix I for the level of courses abroad.

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AFTER THE EXCHANGE
Do I have obligations after my exchange?
Yes. You must hand in your academic study report and a transcript of your
records from the host school.
Recognition of grades abroad
The International Office no longer converts grades obtained abroad into Dutch
equivalents. In each case, your grade will be converted into a ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Upon
your request the International Office will prepare you a document showing the
equivalents of your grades obtained abroad.

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CAN I ARRANGE MY OWN EXCHANGE?
The International Office does not support exchanges which are arranged by
students for themselves. However, if you do want to arrange your own exchange or
participation in a summer school and want to convert your grades into your home
studies, you should prepare an approved conversion proposal beforehand, just as
you would for a regular study exchange.
In addition, we advise students to first contact the International Office. Not all
schools offer business courses which can replace RSM’s courses, and your
participation and resulting grades may not be recognised by RSM. Please also
take into consideration the expense of participation in exchange courses or
summer schools as fees can be high.
See chapter 6.

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3 Exchange destinations: prepare!
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HOW DO I CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE EXCHANGE DESTINATION?

There are more than 90 exchange destinations to choose from, but it is very important to
apply for the right ones. Please see Appendix I to check additional language and
admission grade requirements or to schedule a study exchange to synchronise with the
RSM calendar. In general, each university’s website can provide you with the most uptodate information on its programmes and courses, but you can also find detailed
information on RSM’s Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange (general information)”.

3.2

SIN-ONLINE, BLACKBOARD COURSES

Important information on the Master Exchange Programme is also communicated
through:
• SIN-Online channel “RSM Master Exchange”.
• Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange (general information)”. Please enrol for
this channel to find fact sheets, including calendar, course and accommodation
information, for all partner universities. You can also read exchange reports written by
former exchange students.
• Blackboard page “RSM Master Exchange 2016-2017 (for selected outgoing students)”,
for which you will be automatically enrolled once selected. This will provide you with
specific information needed to prepare for your exchange.
• Emails from the International Office.

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WEBSITE OF HOST UNIVERSITY

The host university’s website provides you with information about programmes and
exchange programmes, accreditation and rankings, location, and accommodation
options for international students.

3.4

PIM SCHOOLS DATABASE

Fact sheets for Partnership in International Management (PIM) network member
schools, including academic calendar, accommodation and application, are available on
the PIM website: www.pimnetwork.org.

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3.5

USE SOCIAL MEDIA!

Social media channels are easy and available for everyone to use. For example, you
could check the RSM Exchange Students 2015-16 group on Facebook to contact our
current exchange students. For students going on exchange or coming to Rotterdam in
2016-2017 a new Facebook group will be launched after selection.

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4 Selection
4.1

SELECTION CRITERIA: STUDY PROGRESS

Our selection criteria guarantee that every participating student has the right qualifications and motivation to study abroad successfully. The selection procedure enables us
to match students to suitable exchange slots available in the programme. The selection
committee applies these criteria to every student’s exchange application.
The following students are eligible for an exchange (status at the time of the selection on
Monday 18 January 2016):
• current master students who started their master programme in January 2015
• current master students who started their master programme in September 2015
• current master students who started their second master programme in September 2015
• Master in Management (previously General Management) students who started their
programme in September 2015
• All applying students must have achieved a minimum average weighted grade of 6.5 in
their bachelor programme at RSM or another university.
• Current master students must have completed at least 2 of their master core courses.
In all cases, students should bring their most recent Osiris print out, which shows all core
courses results, to the interview which takes place early February 2016.
For all students:
• Your average weighted bachelor grade should surpass a 7.5 if you want to apply for
business schools in North America, and a 7.0 for traditional popular destinations
(see Appendix I).
• You must pass the required language level test or can show equal proof of your
language skills required for the school you apply for. If you are currently enrolled
in a language course, you must show proof of this course registration at the time of
application or interview.
• Your motivation is primarily based on the study programme abroad.
• You are representing RSM abroad.

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4.2

LANGUAGE SKILLS / PROOF OF LANGUAGE LEVEL

When you hand in your application, no later than Monday 18 January 2016, you must
include proof of your level of language skills according to the Common European
Framework of References for Languages (CEFR), TOEFL and/or IELTS scores.
If you are still participating in a language course at the time of the application deadline,
please include proof of your language course registration and submit the result during
your interview in February 2016.
You should take the language course and/or test in the teaching language of your first
preferred partner school. If this school teaches in two languages, for example in German
and English at the University of St. Gallen, then you should take the language test in both
languages. If the teaching language of your second preferred partner school is different
than your first preferred destination, a proof of the language of your second choice is
appreciated as well.
The more we know about your language skills, the better your chances of being selected.
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Language levels at time of selection / exchange
At the time of selection At start of exchange




(see Appendix I for requirend language
requirements per partner school)

English

B2.2, minimum TOEFL:
600/250/100, IELTS: 6.5
B2.1
B2.1

B2.2

Spanish, French, German B2.1
Italian and Portuguese B2.1

Scores of TOEFL and/or IELTS should be valid and therefore not older than 1,5 year at
time of selection and 2 years at time of exchange.

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You don’t have to do the English test for the selection interview if:
English is your mother tongue;
you have proof that you have completed your pre-master or (non)-RSM bachelor
studies in English (at least three years);
you have proof that you have completed your entire secondary education in English;
NOTE:
Please be aware that the above mentioned language exemptions are ONLY applicable
for our internal selection. After selection and being nominated, the partner
schools, in most cases, require additional proof of language skills, such as official
TOEFL or IELTS scores.



See chapter 9 for more information on language courses, tests and comparable
language levels.
See Appendix I for all language requirements per school.

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MOTIVATION

Your letter of motivation supports your application for exchange. It should be in English
and no more than 1.5 pages. You should include:
• a very short introduction about yourself;
• your motivation for choosing your preferred exchange destinations;
• why you are a suitable candidate for a study exchange, in which you could mention
international orientation, independence, and other international experiences;
• How you will represent RSM and your country at the partner school. Complete the
following sentence: I WILL…

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STUDENTS’ ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES / WORKING EXPERIENCE

The selection committee wants to learn more about your extra-curricular activities in
addition to your studies at RSM, so please include the most relevant activities or jobs
that you have done, or are still doing, for example:
• any part-time or full-time jobs;
• activities and responsibilities in a student association or society;
• RSM activities in which you have participated or were responsible for;
• voluntary activities in sports or in the community;
• internships;
• your own company.
Your extra-curricular information should show us that you are a mature, independent,
flexible and responsible student.

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INTERVIEW

Your 10-minute interview plays an important role in the selection process. During the
interview the selection committee will examine your application, your attitude and your
motivation for the exchange destination(s). The interviews will be conducted in Dutch or
English. You are strongly recommended to bring one copy of your completed application
form. There is no formal dress code for the interview, but you should feel comfortable
with your choice of clothes.

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NEW MASTER PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: TIME PATH FOR EXCHANGES

RSM has implemented a new structure in its master programmes. The new structure
ensures that students finish their programme within one year. The master exchange will
be a bonus for those who complete their master courses and thesis trajectory in time,
in other words, study nominally.

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The schedule below applies to current master students who started their master
programmes in September 2015:
September – December 2015

January 2016

February – June 2016

Core Course

Core Course

Research Skills

Elective*

Elective*

Elective*

Block 1
(11 ECTS)

Block 2
(11 ECTS)

January
(4 ECTS)

Block 3
(6 ECTS)

Block 4
(6 ECTS)

Block 5
(6 ECTS)

Thesis Trajectory

October 2015: Start of Master
Exchange Application online

Autumn 2016
Graduation
or
Master
Exchange
Abroad

Thesis Trajectory
(16 ECTS)

January 18,
2016:
Deadline Master
Exchange
Application

* One of these elective courses can be done during the exchange.

NOTE:
The MScBA Master in Management programme lasts for 16 months. Therefore, students
in the programme take part in their exchange in spring 2017, after they have completed
their programme in December 2016.
• Your official MSc diploma is awarded after you have succesfully completed your
minimum of 20 ECTS workload abroad and fullfilled all conversion requirements.
In general, the timeframe is early 2017.
• All master programme courses components and the thesis need to be finished prior
to going on exchange, with the exception of one 6 ECTS elective. This elective can be
done abroad.
• RSM requires you to obtain 20 ECTS worth of credits during your exchange, even
though you might have already gained all or almost all of your master programme ECTS.
This is to make sure that you will excel academically at your exchange destination.
These extra courses will appear as extra-curricular on your grade certificate belonging
to your MSc diploma.

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Application – steps
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APPLICATION – THREE STEPS (TIMELINE October 2015 - February 2016)

Step 1. Prepare your application:
• Please read this brochure carefully.
• Attend at least one information session on Thursday November 12, 2015 during the
Study Abroad Fair which starts at 15:30 in the C-hall.
• Subscribe to the SIN-Online channel “RSM Master Exchange”.
• Register for the language level test or language course in good time at www.eur.nl/ltc.
• Enrol in “RSM Master Exchange (general information)” on Blackboard.
• Register for official TOEFL or IELTS test (strongly recommended!).
Step 2. Complete your application online at www.rsm.nl/exchange/application
Information and uploads required in the online application:
• Personal information, such as your contact details, student ID, uploaded picture.
• RSM student status, such as year of enrolment, programme, results of your bachelor
programme.
• Language skills: upload proof of your language skills (TOEFL or IELTS, ITP TOEFL,
results of English Bachelor programme, results of secondary education if in English).
• Details of prior or other education.
• A maximum of three of your most relevant extra-curricular activities, such as an
internship, job, student association, RSM activities, or volunteer work.
• State your three preferred destinations, and any alternative suggestions.
• A preliminary proposal indicating your choice of courses at your preferred destinations.
This preliminary proposal can be changed after you have been selected.
• A copy of your passport’s detail’s page.
• Motivation letter.
Step 3. Submit online your application not later than Monday 18 January 2016
• Once submitted, no further alterations can be made.
• Keep a printout of your completed online application for yourself to prepare for the
interview. Don’t forget to bring it to the interview.
Proof of your language proficiency can be handed in at your interview if the result is
not yet known at the time of your application. If this is the case, you should upload a
copy of your language course or test registration document with your application.

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5.2

SELECTION PROCESS

Initial selection
The initial selection is based on your application form. Candidates who do not meet the
selection criteria will take no further part in the selection process, and will be notified by
email before the end of January 2016.
Interviews
If you have passed the initial selection, you will be notified of the date, time and place
of your 10-minute interview by email. Interviews will take place in the first week of
February 2016. Please confirm your attendance at the interview to the administrative
assistant of the International Office, Ellen van Oeffelen by email at [email protected] as
soon as possible.
Matching of students and exchange places
When all interviews are concluded, the committee will proceed with selection and
placement of candidates, taking into account the order of preferred universities. You may,
or may not, be granted a place at your preferred destination, depending on availability.
The committee starts with selection for destinations with the greatest competition, for
example those with a high number of applications and few available places.
There is a competition for placements and the selection process for popular destinations
will be more rigorous than for other destinations. Selection is based on average grades,
working experience, extra-curricular activities, study progress, motivation and
performance during interview.
Students with lower scores have smaller chances of winning a placement at their first
choice destination. If unsuccessful, they will compete for places in their second and
third choice destinations.

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5.3

ALLOCATION OF EXCHANGE SLOTS: THE GOOD NEWS OR THE BAD NEWS

The good news or the bad news?
All students will be informed of their confirmed exchange places by the International
Office on Friday 12 February 2016.
The good news is for students who are selected for an exchange programme abroad.
The bad news is for students who are not selected because:
• they scored lower on the selection criteria than others for the same exchange place(s);
• they only applied for one particular partner school for which there were better
applicants;
• they were not open to alternative destinations;
• they made a poor impression during the interview;
• they didn’t show a proper plan for the progress of their study or language skills;
• they didn’t demonstrate a solid motivation for the host university;
• they failed to attend the interview and gave no good reason for doing so.
Students who are not selected will be notified by email the day before the
announcement.

5.4

BAD NEWS: WAITING LIST

If the selection committee has not selected you for any of your three preferred
destinations, but you have indicated that you are open to alternatives, you will be
registered on our waiting list. This means you can re-apply for any remaining available
exchange placements. A list of available placements will be sent to you by email after
students selected in the first round have confirmed or declined their offers; this takes
place between one and two weeks after the interviews.

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5.5

CELEBRATE THE GOOD NEWS

Students selected for the RSM Master Exchange Programme celebrate the results with
a social get-together. This is a perfect opportunity to meet fellow students who are going
to the same exchange destination as you, and also to meet students who are currently
doing their exchange in Rotterdam. Here’s your chance to meet future study mates and
ask for more information from those already on exchange here in Rotterdam. You will
automatically receive an invitation for this event.

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Between selection and exchange
6.1

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SELECTED – STATEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE/AWARENESS

After you have received the good news of your exchange destination, you have one week
to consider the offer and confirm your acceptance by submitting the on-line statement of
acceptance/awareness.

6.2

LETTER OF CONFIRMATION FROM INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

As soon as we have received your statement of acceptance, the International Office will
send you our letter of confirmation. This letter is important; it can be used to support
applications for visas, study grants and for other purposes.

6.3

CONFIRMATION FROM THE PARTNER UNIVERSITY

As soon as you have confirmed your participation by sending the statement of
acceptance/awareness, the International Office will send confirmation via email or
an online system. Do not contact the host university before you have received your
confirmation. Autumn exchange candidates will be confirmed by the partner school
before 1 May 2016; spring exchange candidates at the beginning of September 2016.

6.4

YOUR APPLICATION AT THE PARTNER UNIVERSITY

Your selection for an exchange programme does not mean the application process is
completed. Information submitted to the International Office for your RSM exchange
application will be kept for our own files and the International Office is not responsible
for sending any further information needed by the partner school.
Some partner schools require you to complete their own application form and submit it
before their deadline. This is your responsibility. They should also send you a letter of
acceptance and a general information package.

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Additional documents / fees required by the partner school might be:
• a CV including one or more passport-sized photos;
• an official TOEFL or IELTS language test result;
• an official transcript in English of your home studies is available at the Central Student
Administration, room EB-29. Some schools also accept your Osiris printout in English,
stamped by the International Office;
• a bank statement (yours or from your parents) showing sufficient financial means to
complete your programme abroad. Make sure this is translated into English;
• a deposit for accommodation, you can usually send this by post or bank transfer;
• fee for campus facilities;
• proof of your health insurance.

6.5 BLACKBOARD “RSM Master Exchange 2016-2017 (for selected
outgoing students)”
After selection you will be automatically enrolled on the Blackboard course “RSM Master
Exchange 2016-2017 (for selected outgoing students)” so that you continue to receive
important and useful exchange information.

6.6

RE-ENROLMENT MASTER PROGRAMME

In order to be exchanged to one of our partner universities you need to have the student
status. That requires you to re-enrol for your master programme through Studylink,
see also: www.eur.nl/english/essc/registration/.
As soon as you have been awarded with your MSc diploma you can start asking for a
refund of your tuition fee for the remaining months of that particular academic year,
see also www.eur.nl/english/essc/registration/unenrolment/refundoftuitionfees/.

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6.7

CONVERSION PROPOSAL: WHAT TO DO BEFORE AND AFTER THE EXCHANGE

Students generally participate in courses abroad which replace one master programme
or free elective of 6 ECTS. In addition, they choose courses related to business
administration which will be listed as extra free electives on the grade certificate
belonging to your MSc diploma. If you have already passed all of your master electives
at RSM, you can convert the courses you passed while abroad into extra free electives.
The following steps help you to draw up the conversion proposal to have your courses
approved before your exchange and converted afterwards.
Step 1: Choose the right courses
After your acceptance at the partner school, you will be told how to continue with your
application from the partner school, either by email or in the information package.
Your host school should tell you about courses available during your exchange term.
If not, email them yourself or check their website or factsheet on our Blackboard course
“RSM Master Exchange (general information)”.
Courses abroad
As an MSc student, you need to take (post)graduate courses or those of a level
comparable to master courses. Courses abroad may not duplicate courses passed in
Rotterdam. You are not permitted to take credits or convert scores for language or
culture courses.
Step 2: Prepare your conversion proposal: download form
Fill out your personal information and the courses in the conversion proposal. This form
can be downloaded from the Blackboard course: RSM Master Exchange 2016-2017
(for selected outgoing students)”. This format is shown in Appendix II.

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Step 3: Have your conversion proposal signed by academic director of your

master programme
The academic director of your master programme is the only one who can approve
your conversion proposal. Please include the following attachments to your conversion
proposal before submitting it for the academic director’s signature:
• description of each course including teaching methods, number of credits, course
code (if available) and required literature, and casebooks.
Most academic directors assign you a specific week to hand in this proposal, and you
will be informed of this at the start of the master programme. If you foresee problems
in meeting this deadline, for example if your course offer abroad is not yet known, you
should tell your academic director in advance. See chapter 10 for names and email
addresses of academic directors.
• Only use the form issued by the International Office, found on Blackboard course
“RSM Master Exchange 2016-2017 (for selected outgoing students)”.
• Hand-written proposals are unacceptable, so please fill out the proposal form
electronically and print it out.
Step 4: Before June 15, 2016:

Hand in approved conversion proposal at International Office
After your conversion proposal has been approved and signed by the academic director
of your programme, hand it in to the programme assistants, Ms. Jacky Schouwenburg/
Ms. Karin Valentijn, at the International Office room 5-26, together with descriptions of
your courses. Your proposal will be stored in your student file.
Step 5: This step is taken only when courses change at time of exchange
If, at the start of your exchange, one or more courses have been dropped or you need to
change your courses, prepare a revised conversion proposal as soon as possible. Send
this revised proposal to your academic director by email and ask for his or her approval.
Please also send copies of everything, including your revised proposal and new approval,
to: [email protected].
Step 6: After the exchange, you need to send a scan of your academic study report,

transcript, and course certificates to the programme assistants at:
[email protected]
The sooner you do this, the faster you will receive your MSc diploma and can ask for a
tuition fee refund.
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The contents of your academic study report should be a minimum of two pages, and a
maximum of four pages, according to the following format:
Chapter 1:
• Personal information, including your email address.
• Name of your master programme.
• List of courses you participated in and your impression of these courses compared to
courses at RSM.
• Description of your courses, including official course name and workload, course code
(if available), names of teaching staff, literature, method of teaching, number of class
hours and self-study, and examination method.
• What you think was special/super/original at the host university and could be
implemented at RSM as well.
Chapter 2:
• Useful information about the partner school, such as accommodation, registration of
courses, and the international office.
• Places to visit, such as restaurants, clubs, and tourist sites.
• Other information you consider relevant for your successors, such as transportation,
how to reduce costs, and the do’s and don’ts.
When is your academic study report due?
To avoid any delay in receiving your MSc diploma, we strongly recommend you to write
the academic study report during the end of your exchange abroad.
When is your MSc diploma awarded?
You will receive your MSc diploma as soon we have received your academic study report
and transcript from the host university and when your conversion has been dealt with.
Some important notes:
Study programmes of less than 20 ECTS will not be recognised or converted. Exchanges
are not holidays.
It is essential that you submit your revised, approved and signed conversion proposal to the
International Office, as well your post-exchange documents, such as your academic study
report and the transcript of records from your host school. If the transcript of your study
record has been sent to you directly, you must also submit a copy to the International Office.

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The Examination Board and International Office reserve the right to adjust the value
of the workload and grading of courses passed abroad.
For questions and handing and sending in your conversion proposal, study report
and transcript of records, please contact:
Jacky Schouwenburg or Karin Valentijn, the programme assistants
Room 5-26, Telephone: +31 10 408 2975 / 2398 or email: [email protected].
By absence, please contact Linda de Vries, Head International Office,
email: [email protected].

6.8

UPDATE YOUR STUDENT FILE

Until the start of your programme abroad, you should keep your personal student file
updated with grades and language test results which might arrive after the selection round
has taken place. Your digital file is in the International Office, room T5-26. The International
Office will check that you have fulfilled all selection criteria one month prior to your
departure.

6.9

CANCELLATION OF EXCHANGE

Being selected for an academic period abroad means that a student is aware of his or her
rights and duties, which participation in the Master Exchange Programme implies. Students
may not derive any rights, such as refunds, from allocated places in cases such as negative
travel advice or natural disasters in the country concerned. The International Office cannot
guarantee a replacement exchange place, but will do its utmost to find one, if time allows.
Please report any cancellation to the International Office
It can happen that, due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, a student finds they can
no longer participate in the Master Exchange Programme. If such a situation occurs,
please inform Linda de Vries, Head of the International Office, by telephone and email as
soon as possible. She will contact the partner university.

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Cancellation Fee
The exchange of students is expensive and time-consuming for both RSM and the host
universities. A cancellation fee of ¤ 250 will be charged if participation in the Master
Exchange Programme is cancelled without a valid reason such as illness.
Students who cancel their exchange less than one month before the start of the
programme are accountable for any additional financial consequences for RSM.

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7 Money matters
A study period abroad always involves additional costs for students. The following
information may help you to reduce extra costs.

7.1

NO TUITION FEE

If RSM’s International Office has selected and confirmed you as an exchange student at
one of our partner schools, you are exempt from paying tuition fees at the host university.

7.2

SUBLETTING YOUR ROOM DURING YOUR EXCHANGE

Subletting your room during your exchange period is also an option to reduce exchange
costs, and using your room will help us to accommodate incoming exchange students.
There is always a shortage of rooms from September to December. Students who want to
sublet their room temporarily can use the Erasmus University Rotterdam’s housing
webpage: www.HousingAnywhere.com. This webpage has been developed to bring
student accommodation supply and demand together without using intermediaries.
You can also interact with international exchange students coming to Rotterdam who
may want to rent your room via Facebook: “RSM Exchange Students 2016-2017”. This
page will be launched after the selection in March 2016.

7.3

STUDENT GRANTS AND LOANS & REIMBURSEMENT OF OV STUDENT CARD

Dutch students will continue to receive student grants and loans while abroad. Students
who receive a student grant from DUO and who take components of their Dutch
university studies abroad are entitled to receive approximately ¤ 100 per month instead
of their OV student card. Leisure travel time before or after your exchange programme is
not calculated in this period. To receive timely reimbursement you should submit your
request to the DUO at least two months before departure. Request forms are available at
the Erasmus Student Service Centre (ESSC) in the E-building, or on DUO’s website
www.duo.nl/particulieren/reizen/buitenland.asp

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7.4

ERASMUS+ GRANT

There is a new European education programme, it is called Erasmus+: The EU
programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport. This programme financially
supports students who will be exchanged to universities in any EU and EEA/EFTA
country. Students can not send in an application for this grant individually. Therefore,
after the exchange selection, the RSM International Office makes sure that the
university wide International Office EUR (responsible for the administration of the
Erasmus+ programme) receives a list of all selected students eligible for this grant. The
International Office EUR will inform those students how to proceed with their application
for the Erasmus+ programme grant.
www.nuffic.nl/studiebeurzen/leven-lang-leren-erasmus/erasmus-for-all (only in Dutch).
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

7.5

A.A. VAN BEEK FUND SCHOLARSHIP

Students who have been enrolled at the Erasmus University Rotterdam for at least two
years can apply for this scholarship. Information can be found here:
www.eur.nl/english/essc/moreaspects/studyabroad/funding
The International Office’s letter of confirmation is sent to you after selection, and can
serve as proof that your exchange period counts towards your degree at RSM.

7.6

FIND MORE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (NUFFIC)

The websites www.wilweg.nl and www.wilweg.nl/financiering/beursopener of Nuffic
(Netherlands organisation for international co-operation in higher education) are for
students, researchers and staff looking for grants, scholarships and funds for a study,
work placement or research abroad. Also check out www.scholarshipportal.eu

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7.7

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC)

The ISIC card allows students worldwide to prove their official student status to gain
access to student benefits and discounts across nearly 130 countries. The services go
far beyond travel alone. ISIC cardholders benefit from more than 42,000 products,
services or experiences in every stage and area of student life, including entertainment,
software, travel, food, museums, educational courses and sports activities. For more
information, please visit www.isic.org

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MEET YOUR HOSTS

Partner universities will usually organise introduction days or programmes for you
to meet your fellow exchange students, and most probably the counterparts of our
International Office. Please introduce yourself to our colleagues abroad. If there is no
formal introduction programme, then do visit the International Office at the partner
school to introduce yourself.

8.2

CHANGES IN COURSES UPON ARRIVAL AT PARTNER SCHOOL

Upon arrival at the partner school you might have new information which means revising
the courses previously agreed with your academic director. In such cases, you should
send a revised conversion proposal to your academic director. Check that your new
conversion has been approved, inform the programme assistants by emailing to: MSc.
[email protected], in the International Office, and submit the approved and signed
conversion proposal to them. It can also be submitted on your return from exchange.

8.3

UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES / EARLY DEPARTURE

If an emergency situation or unforeseen event such as a natural disaster, illness
or terrorism arises during your exchange, contact the International Office by email
[email protected] or by calling +31 10 408 2099 / 1984 immediately. The International
Office will do its utmost to offer advice and assistance.
If you need to leave your exchange destination early for any reason, please inform the
International Office at your host university and RSM’s International Office. An early
departure might affect how many courses and ECTS (minimum workload of 20 ECTS)
you need to pass abroad, and could jeopardise conversion of your courses after your
exchange.
We cannot process conversion proposals which do not meet the minimum workload
unless there is a valid reason for an early departure.

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9 Languages
9.1

COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES (CEFR)

Your language skills are very important for all international study abroad programmes.
You will attend business and management courses from the regular programme of the
host university; this usually means they will be in the language of the host country. RSM
uses the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
to evaluate your language skills.
Levels of the Common European Framework (CEFR)
A1 – Beginners level A2 – Pre-intermediate level
B1 – Intermediate level
B2 – High intermediate level
C1 – Advanced level

9.2

LANGUAGE & TRAINING CENTRE (LTC) & LANGUAGE TESTS

Please visit the website of the Language & Training Centre and make sure you register
in good time for the language course and test:
www.eur.nl/english/ltc/students/language_courses
or
www.eur.nl/english/ltc/students/languagetest
Language courses
The Language & Training Centre of the Erasmus University Rotterdam provides
highquality language courses for Dutch and international students. Please visit
www.eur.nl/ltc for more information.

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Language tests:
The Language & Training Centre offers students several language tests:
ITP-TOEFL
The ITP-TOEFL (Institutional Testing Programme) is organised according to demand,
and is intended to determine non-native speakers’ English language skills. Results from
this examination are valid only for participation in the selection of the Master Exchange
Programme and not always valid for admission at host university. Once selected, the
partner school might require an official TOEFL or IELTS score, see also Appendix I for
language requirements per partner school.
Intakes
Intakes are intended to determine which course you should take, and are offered four
times a year for all foreign languages courses that the Erasmus University provides. You
do not have to participate in the recommended course if you have done an intake, but
you can use the result of your intake to prove to your faculty that you meet the language
proficiency requirements for an exchange or for admission to a master degree
programme.
Assessment Spanish
A language assessment is a more detailed test than an intake. It shows your current
language level and you can use the test results to enrol for a language course.
TOEFL (strongly recommended, but not offered by LTC)
The TOEFL test is intended to establish the level of English of non-native speakers.
There are two testing methods for official TOEFL examinations: internet-based (iBT) and
paperbased (PBT). These are not offered by the university’s Language & Training Centre.
For an official TOEFL test, please visit www.ets.org/toefl
IELTS (strongly recommended, but not offered by LTC)
IELTS tests all four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. There are
two testing centres, in Utrecht and Amsterdam, for students interested in passing IELTS
tests in the Netherlands. IELTS is accepted by thousands of organisations, including
universities, in more than 135 countries. The IELTS Global Recognition System will tell
you which organisation accepts IELTS and the scores they require. For more on IELTS,
please visit www.ielts.org and www.bltc.nl.

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9.3

EQUAL LANGUAGE LEVELS
At time of selection and
time of exchange

English
www.eur.nl/ltc

LTC language result (intake)
B2.2 (CEFR)

www.eur.nl/ltc

ITP TOEFL 600

www.bltc.nl

IELTS score of 6.5

www.ets.org/toefl

TOEFL score of 600 (paper)

www.ets.org/toefl

TOEFL score of 100 (internet)

www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands

Cambridge ESOL Certificate of
Proficiency in English (CPE) or
Certificate in Advanced English

www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands

Business English Certificate
(BEC) Higher

www.anglia.org

Anglia result AcCEPT
Proficiency - level 9

www.ibo.org

IB diploma English B

At time of selection and
time of exchange

At time of exchange if courses
are only taught in Spanish

Spanish
www.eur.nl/ltc

B2.1 (CEFR)

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre D.E.L.E.: Diploma Nivel Inicial

D.E.L.E: Diploma Intermedio

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

B2.1 (CEFR)

www.utrecht.cervantes.es/nl

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At time of selection and
time of exchange

At time of exchange if courses
are only taught in French

French
www.eur.nl/ltc

B2.1 (CEFR)

www.ciep.fr

Level 4; 400-499 credits

www.ciep.fr/delfdalf

DELF / DALF: B2.1

www.alliance-francaise.nl

B1.2 (CEFR)

B2.1 (CEFR)

hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

B1.2 (CEF)

B2.1 (CEFR)

institutfrancais.nl/nl

B2.1 (CEFR)

At time of selection and
time of exchange

At time of exchange if courses
are only taught in German

German
www.eur.nl/ltc
www.goethe.de/ins/nl/ams/
nlindex.htm

B2.1 (CEFR)
Zertifikat Deutsch

Zertifikat für den Beruf

www.testdaf.de

TDN 3

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

B2.1 (CEFR)

At time of selection and
time of exchange

At time of exchange if courses
are only taught in Italian

Italian
www.eur.nl/ltc
www.languagecourse.net

B2.1 (CEFR)
Zertifikat Deutsch

www.languagecourse.net

CILS 2
CELI 4

www.acad.it/en

DELI A2

DILI B2

www.danterotterdam.nl

Italian Intensive, level 1-2

Italian Intensive 3-5, Dante
Certificate

www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

B2.1 (CEFR)

At time of selection and
time of exchange

At time of exchange if courses
are only taught in Portoguese

Portuguese
www.hum.leiden.edu/languagecentre

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10 Other useful contact information
BA student advisors
Who
Pim Visscher, Dini Leentvaar, Angelique van de Mast,
Menno van der Hoorn
Room
5-25
Tel.
+31 10 408 1891/1889
Email
[email protected]
Website www.rsm.nl/studyadvice

IBA student advisors
Who Thea den Hartog, Menno van der Hoorn
Room 5-23
Tel.
+31 10 408 9578/1889
Email [email protected]
Website www.rsm.nl/studyadvice

Academic directors of RSM master programmes:
Business Information Management Dr Ting Li

([email protected])
Supply Chain Management Dr Erwin van der Laan

([email protected])
Human Resource Management Dr Wendy van Ginkel

([email protected])
Strategic Entrepreneurship Dr Jeroen de Jong

([email protected])
Marketing Management


Prof. S. Puntoni
([email protected])

Strategic Management Dr Raymond van Wijk

([email protected])
Finance & Investments Dr Marta Szymanowska

([email protected])

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Management of Innovation Dr Serge Rijsdijk

([email protected])
Accounting & Financial Management Dr Paolo Perego

([email protected])
Global Business & Mihriban Palas
Stakeholder Management
([email protected])
Organisational Change & Consulting


Professor Dr Alexander Maas
([email protected])

Master in Management Dr. I. Bogenrieder

([email protected])
Erasmus Student Services Centre (ESSC)
Room E-building, ground floor
Tel.
+31 10 408 2323
Website www.eur.nl/internationaloffice
Open
daily
09:30 – 16:00
The ESSC can help with:
• renewing your OV student card;
• registering for a language test or course;
• information on any practical matters for an academic period abroad,
such as visa and insurance;
• statements of enrolment and other documents.

International Office EUR
At university wide level there is the International Office EUR. Amongst other
services, for you as outgoing student, they are of main importance for the
Erasmus+ scholarship (email: [email protected]) and see also
http://www.eur.nl/english/essc/internationaloffice/). Location: E-building, 1st floor.

For questions about language courses and tests
Website www.eur.nl/ltc
Email
[email protected]

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My checklist
PRIOR TO APPLICATION AND SELECTION
Download or pick up the Study Abroad Guidelines.
www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-goingabroad/master-exchange.
Complete the online application form at www.rsm.nl/exchange/application.
Visit the information session on Master exchange during the Study Abroad Fair


on November 12, 2015 at 15.30 in the C-hall.
Check deadlines and register for language course or test at www.eur.nl/ltc.
Strongly recommended to register for official TOEFL or IELTS test which is mostly



accepted at the partner school.
Consult the Blackboard course “RSM Master Exchange (general information)” and



partner school websites.
Allow enough time to fill out your application form and to upload the necessary



documents; incomplete application forms will not be processed!
Deadline for submitting your application is Monday 18 January 2016 at 17:00.

AT THE TIME OF SELECTION (FEBRUARY – MARCH 2016)
Check your student email to see if you have made it to the first selection (end of
January).
Check your student email for the date, time and place of your interview and confirm


(end of January).
Prepare yourself for the selection interview, motivation is very important! If applicable,




bring any results which were not known when you applied, such as core course and
language test.
Make sure you know the selection results on the day they are announced

February 12, 2016, unless you have already been told that you have not been


allocated an exchange place.

AFTER SELECTION
Submit statement of acceptance/awareness no later than one week after you have


been told your exchange destination.
Await information from the partner school, which should arrive three or four months



before the programme starts.
Fill out application forms and enclose required documents from partner school



according to its deadline.
Continue to improve your language skills, if applicable.

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BEFORE EXCHANGE
If applicable: re-enrol for master programme through “Studielink”/Studylink.
Check if you need a visa to enter the host country.
Find opportunities to reduce your exchange costs, such as grants and subletting


your room.
Check your legal liability and health insurance.
Before June 15 prepare conversion proposal using the form on the Blackboard course




“RSM Master Exchange 2016-2017 (for selected outgoing students)” and have this
document signed by your academic director. Then file it at the International Office.
Keep your student file updated until your exchange starts.
Check if you need to ask a fellow student to register you for special events, courses



and examinations during the time you are abroad.
Contact fellow students who are going to the same exchange destination.

DURING EXCHANGE
Introduce yourself at the international office of the partner school.
Register for your courses if you haven’t done so before.
If applicable, send in your revised conversion proposal to the programme assistants


([email protected]) at RSM’s International Office.
Keep RSM’s International Office informed of your exchange status, such as early



departure, unforeseen circumstances or just to let us know how you’re doing.
Start writing your report to save time after the exchange.

END OF / AFTER EXCHANGE
Make sure that you have not left unpaid bills for accommodation, internet, or other
matters.
Complete your conversion package: send in your academic study report by email to


the programme assistants at [email protected]. If your transcript of records is



sent to you directly by the host university, you should hand/send in a copy at the

International Office. Please see chapter 6.7.
After completion of your conversion, see for refund of your tuition fee:
www.eur.nl/english/essc/registration/unenrolment/refundoftuitionfees/.

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Appendix I Overview of exchange destinations
for master students 2016-2017
• For some popular schools we select only students who score higher than 7.0, these are
marked with 1 star*.
• At some partner schools students need an average weighted bachelor grade of 7.5 for
admittance to their programmes; these are marked with 2 stars**.
• Negotiations concerning student numbers run until February 2016, so the number of
available places may change by the time the selections are made.
• You will attend classes at bachelor (4th and 5th year courses), Master or MBA level,
depending on the partner school’s education system. In each case, the level is
comparable to our master level so courses from these programmes can always replace
courses from your home studies.
• RSM students applying for MBA level courses should have at least one year of relevant
business working experience (for example: internships, part-time job).
• Please note that academic calendars in other universities may differ from ours.
• Language requirements per partner school are under regular reservation, therefore
always check the schools’ website or factsheet. The most common scores are: TOEFL
600/250/100 or IELTS: 6.5.

Partner school

Estimated
exchange
slots

Exchange
programme
level

Language requirements
at partner school

Aalto University School of Business
(Helsinki, Finland)
Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

2

Master

English B2.2, IELTS: 6.5,
or TOEFL:580 (PBT)/92
(IBT)

Aix-Marseille University
(Aix-en-Provence, France)
Students can choose French and English
courses.

2

Master

TOEFL: 580 (PBT)/92
(IBT), IELTS: 6.5, or
Cambridge Proficiency

Aston University (Birmingham, UK)
Only exchange in term 1 or 2

2

Master

IELTS: 6.5 or TOEFL: 90
(IBT)

Athens University of Economics
and Business (Greece)

3

4th year BSc / or
Master HRM / MM

English B2.2 or official
equivalence

Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) 4
Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

Master

TOEFL: 577 (PBT)/91 (IBT)
or IELTS 6.5

Corvinus University of Budapest
(Hungary)

4

Master

English B2.2

EADA Business School
(Barcelona, Spain)
Private school, no Erasmus grant.

1

Master

TOEFL: 90 (IBT)

EUROPE

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Estimated
exchange
slots

Exchange
programme
level

Language
requirements
at partner school

EDHEC Business School
(Nice and Lille, France)
Nice campus: finance. Lille campus:
strategic management. Free language
course available.

4

Master

TOEFL: 603/250/93
or IELTS: 6.5

EMLYON Business School (France)
Workload 27.5 – 30 ECTS.

2

Master

TOEFL: 577 (PBT) or IELTS
6.5, or Cambridge CPE/
PTE

ESSCA (Angers-Budapest-ParisShanghai)

2

MSc

TOEFL: 550 (PBT) or ELC
B2

HEC Paris (France)*
All Master courses in English.

on hold

Master

TOEFL: 100 (IBT) or
IELTS: 7.5

Université Paris-Dauphine (France)

2

MSc

TOEFL: 100 (IBT) or
IELTS: 7.0

IE Business School (Madrid, Spain)
Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS.

2

Master

TOEFL: 95 (IBT) / 250
(CBT), or IELTS: 7.0 or
Cambridge Advanced

Koç University (Istanbul, Turkey)

2

Master

TOEFL: 550/213/80 or
IELTS 6.0

Lancaster University (UK)

2

4th year bachelor
+ master

IELTS 6.5 or equal TOEFL
score

NHH (Bergen, Norway)

5

Master

TOEFL: 575/233/90 or
IELTS: 6.5

Reykjavík University (Iceland)

2

Master

English B2.2 / TOEFL: 600
(PBT)

Saint Petersburg State University
(Russia)

4

Master

TOEFL: 80 (IBT) or IELTS
6.0

Stockholm School of Economics
(Sweden)
Compulsory workload of 30 ECTS in
spring term.

3

Master

TOEfL: 100 (IBT) or
IELTS: 7.0

UCL de Louvain
(Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium)
Students can choose French and English
courses.

3

Master

French B2.1 + English B2.2

UCL Mons (Belgium)
70% of business courses in French, 30%
in English.

2

Master

French B2.1 + English B2.2

University of Economics Prague
(Czech Republic)

3

Master

English B2.2, TOEFL: 567/
227/87 or IELTS: 5.5 - 6.5

University of Cologne (Germany)

3

Master

German B2.1 + English
B2.2

3
University of St. Gallen (Switzerland)
10 master degree programmes of which
5 are in English. Intensive German course
available prior to exchange.

Master

German B2.1 or English
B2.2, TOEFL: 600 (PBT) or
IELTS: 6.5

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Partner school

Estimated
exchange
slots

Exchange
programme
level

Language
requirements
at partner school

University College Dublin (Ireland)

1

Master

TOEIC: 750, IELTS 6.5 or
TOEFL: 600 (PBT) /100
(IBT)

Bocconi University (Milan, Italy)

5

Master

English B2.2, TOEFL: 600
(PBT) or IELTS: 6.5

Nova School of Business & Economics
(Lisbon, Portugal)

2

Master

English B2.2

Catholic University of Portugal,
FCEE (Lisbon, Portugal)

4

Master

English B2.2

University of Bath (UK)

2

4th year bachelor

English C1

University of Manchester (UK)

2

Master

TOEFL: 600 (PBT) or
IELTS: 6.5

University of Warwick (UK)

2

4th year bachelor

TOEFL: 100 (IBT),
IELTS:7.0 or PTE 70 (51+
in every section)

Warsaw School of Economics (Poland)

2

Master

English B2.2., TOEFL: 85
(IBT) or IELTS: 6.0

WU - Vienna University of Economics
and Business (Austria)

2

Master

TOEFL: 600/250/100,
IELTS: 7.0

Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)**

4

MBA / Master

TOELF: 577/90, IELTS:
7.0 or PTE: 61

Babson College (Boston, MA)**
Preferably MSc Entrepreneur students

1

4th year bachelor

TOEFL 550 / 213 / 79 - 80

Duke University Fuqua School
of Business (Durham, NC)**

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Georgia State University
(Atlanta, GA)**

on hold

Master

TOEFL: 90 or IELTS: 6.5

UC Davis, Graduate School of
Management (CA)**
Quarter system, exchange of 10-12
weeks.

on hold

MBA

TOEFl: 600/250/100,
IELTS: 7.5 or PTE: 68

Indiana University, Kelley School
of Business (Bloomington, IN)**

1

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 7.0

University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie
College of Business (Iowa City, IA)**
Only open to finance & accounting
students

2

Master in Finance
Master in
Accounting

TOEFL:: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 7.0

University of Michigan, Ross School of
Business (Ann Arbor, MI)**

1

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill (NC)**

4

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 7.0

USA

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Partner school

Estimated
exchange
slots

Exchange
programme
level

Language
requirements
at partner school

University of Chicago Booth School of
Business (IL)**
Quarter system, exchange of 10-12
weeks.

1

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 7.0

4th year bachelor

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 7.0

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton 4
School (Philadelphia, PA)**
Official proof of English needed at time of
application at Wharton (TOEFL or IELTS).
CANADA
HEC Montréal
Master courses are offered in both
French and English.

2

4th year bachelor /
Master

TOEFL: 560/220/83 or
IELTS: 6.5

McGill University (Montréal)**
Two years working experience required.

1

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100

Queen’s University (Kingston)*

2

Master / MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 7.0

York University, Schulich School
of Business (Toronto)**

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100,
IELTS: 7.0, TOEIC: 850

University of British Columbia
(Vancouver)**

on hold

4th year bachelor

TOEFL: 90/55 or IELTS:
6.5, CPE: C or PTE :65,
CAE: B or CAEL: 70

Western University, Ivey Business
School (London, Ontario)

4

4th year bachelor

TOEFL 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 7.0

ESAN (Lima, Peru)
Short programme. Free Spanish
language course available.

4

MBA

Spanish DELE B2, TOEFL:
560/220/83 or IELTS: 6.5

Fundaçao Getúlio Vargas
(São Paulo, Brazil)
Master courses are offered in both
English and Portuguese language.

4

Master / MBA or
TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
PIM Programme
IELTS: 6.0
in English for
exchange students.

IESA (Caracas, Venezuela)
Most courses in Spanish, some in
English. No Spanish language course
available.

2

Master Fi+MM /
MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100

INCAE Business School
(San José, Costa Rica)
MBA courses offered in both English and
Spanish language.

1

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100

ITAM (Mexico City, Mexico)
Most courses in Spanish, only a few in
English.

2

Master / MBA
(depending on
student’s profile)

TOEFL: 580/237/92

ITESM (Monterrey, Mexico)
Most courses in Spanish, only a few in
English.

2

Master / MBA

TOEFL: 560/220/83 or
IELTS: 6.5

Latin America

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Partner school

Estimated
exchange
slots

Exchange
programme
level

Language
requirements
at partner school

Pontificia Universidad Católica
de Chile (Santiago, Chile)
95% of business courses are in Spanish,
only 5% in English.

4

5th year bachelor
/ MBA (depending
on student’s
profile)

Spanish B2.1

Universidad Torcuato di Tella
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)*
Most courses in Spanish, some in
English. No Spanish language course
available.

1

Master / MBA
(depending on
student’s profile)

Spanish B2.1 including
2 years of college level

Universidade Federal do
Rio de Janeiro, Coppead (Brazil)
English courses only available in 3rd +
4th term (July – October).
Free Portuguese language course prior
to 3rd term.

2

MBA

Portuguese B2.1 + English
B2.2

University of Melbourne*
Different academic calendar.

1

4th year bachelor

TOEFL: 577/79, IELTS:
6.5, PTE: 58-64 or CAE: 58

University of New South Wales
(Sydney)*
Different academic calendar. RSM
students need to score at least an 8 for
English in secondary school.

2

4th year bachelor

TOEFL: 577/90, IELTS:
6.5, CAE: C

University of Technology, Sydney*

2

Master

TOEFL: 79-93/ 58-64,
IELTS: 6.5, CAE: 58 - 66

University of Sydney*

1

Postgraduate or
600 level courses

TOEFL: 577/233/90,
IELTS: 6.5, CCPE: B

Otago Business School,
University of Otago (Dunedin, NZ)*
Different academic calendar.

1

4th year bachelor
/ master

TOEFL: 550/80, IELTS:
6.0, GCE: C

Chinese University of Hong Kong
(CUHK)

2

MBA

TOEF: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5 English B2.2

School of Management, Fudan
University (Shanghai, China)*
Not open to Chinese citizens.

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Gadjah Mada University Management
Programme (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

4

MBA

TOEFL: 500/59 or
IELTS: 5.0

Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore (India)
Different academic calendar.

2

MBA

TOEFL: 550

Indian School of Business
(Hyderabad, India)
Different academic calendar.

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

KAIST College of Business
(Daejeon, South Korea)

2

MBA

TOEFL: 560/220/83,
TEPS: 599, IELTS: 6.5 or
TOEIC: 720

x

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST

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Partner school

Estimated
exchange
slots

Exchange
programme
level

Language
requirements
at partner school

Keio University,
Keio Business School (Tokyo, Japan)

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Renmin University
(Beijng, China)

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100,
IELTS: 6.5

Sun Yat-Sen University,
Lingnan (University) College
(Guangzhou, China)

2

MBA

TOEFL: 550/213/79,
CBT: 213 or IELTS: 6.0

Kuwait University (Kuwait)

2

MSc

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Management Development Institute
(Gurgaon, India)
Different academic calendar.

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

National University of Singapore*
(Singapore)

3

4th year bachelor

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

National Chengchi University,
College of Commerce (Taipei, Taiwan)

4

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Peking University,
Guanghua School of Management
(Beijing, China)

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)
For Master in Finance students only.

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Shanghai University of Finance and
Economics (SUFE)

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Tongji University (Shanghai, China)

2

MSc/MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

Tsinghua University School of
Economics and Management
(Beijing, China)
Not open to students with Chinese
nationality.

2

MBA

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5.

Tel Aviv University, Leon Recanati
Graduate School of Business
Administration (Israel)

4

MBA

TOEFL: 582/223/89 or
IELTS: 6.5

Thammasat University,
Thammasat Business School
Thammasat Faculty of Economics
(Bangkok, Thailand)

4

4th year bachelor
/ master

TOEFL: 550 or IELTS: 6.0

Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea)
Different academic calendar.

2

4th year bachelor
/ master

TOEFL: 550/213/79 or
IELTS: 6.0

2

Master

TOEFL: 600/250/100 or
IELTS: 6.5

NORTH AFRICA
ESCA Ecole de Management
(Casablanca, Morocco)

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Appendix II
Format conversion proposal
CONVERSION PROPOSAL to be handed in Before June 15, 2016!
Name student Student number e.g. 12345ab
Name RSM master programme
Year of Enrollment RSM Master Programme
Name RSM academic director
Name exchange university
City & Country exchange university
Exchange period (months, year)
Contact person at RSM Karin Valentijn and Jacky Schouwenburg* Room: 5-26

Phone +31 10 408 2975 / 2398 Email: [email protected]
Name of courses abroad
> use exact titles!

Local
credits

ECTS

To replace for a minimum of 20 ECTS
> please tick one of the boxes below

Grades obtained

1. Name course
2. Name course

> Option 1
- 1 master programme elective
(6 ECTS) or
- 1 master free elective (6 ECTS) +
remaining ECTS --> extra master
free elective(s)

To be completed
by International
Office

1. Name course
2. Name course

> Option 2
- all extra master free electives
(min. 20 ECTS)

To be completed
by International
Office

Please indicate your status below:
By replacing some of my courses abroad for ONE master programme elective or
free elective, I DID NOT complete my Master programme and there DO NOT need
postponement of active degree granting.
I have completed all of my Master programme and free electives prior to exchange.
To maintain my student status I DO need a postponement of active degree granting to be
processed by the Exam Administration after approval of the Examination Board.
Prior to exchange (June 15, 2016) to be approved and signed by academic director
Academic director: Date:
Do not forget to hand in the course descriptions when handing in your conversion
proposal!
AFTER EXCHANGE International Office use only
Examination Board MScBA - Name: Signed as agreed:
Date:
Do not forget to hand in the academic study report and transcript of records.
*by absence: Linda de Vries / Room 5-24 Phone +31 10 408 1984 email: [email protected]

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Appendix III
More study abroad programmes at RSM

x

This brochure provides details of the Master Exchange Programme for master students.
If you won’t be joining us on this exchange programme, we hope to welcome you on one
of our other programmes, such as:
Bachelor Exchange Programme
Gain international experience during trimester 7 of bachelor 3 at one of our top partner
schools in Europe, North and Latin America, and the Asia Pacific.
www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/bachelor-exchange
International Consultancy Project / Buddy Programme
This is not a regular ‘study abroad’ option, but an exchange at your own business school.
It entails participation in the Master Exchange Programme at RSM with our incoming
international exchange students during the autumn or spring term. The programme
is linked to one of our 11 specialised master programmes. Like many of our incoming
exchange students, you participate in a real-life International Consultancy Project, worth
10 ECTS instead of a master free elective.
www.rsm.nl/icp
Double Master Degree in Management (DM²)
Gain two master degrees, one at RSM and a complementary one at one of the DM2
partner universities: ESADE Business School, University of St. Gallen, or Bocconi
University. This programme is linked to our master programmes in Marketing
Management, Entrepreneurship & New Business Venturing, Finance & Investments,
Strategic Management and Supply Chain Management.
www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad/double-master-degree-in-management
MSc International Management / CEMS
Gain a joint degree through this MSc programme which incorporates the Community of
European Management Schools (CEMS) Master in International Management curriculum;
a CEMS exchange is a compulsory component if you join the MSc IM / CEMS.
www.rsm.nl/master/msc-international-management-cems

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Rotterdam School of Management
Erasmus University
International Office
Mandeville Building 5-24, 5-26 and 5-30
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.

+ 31 10 408 2099

Email

[email protected]

Website www.rsm.nl/rsm-students-going-abroad

WWW.RSM.NL/MASTER-EXCHANGE
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