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    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree)

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    Rotterdam, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €41,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Rotterdam, NL. Tuition is €41,000.

    About the program

    The program focuses on applying data science techniques to business disciplines such as management science, operations analytics, and quantitative finance and accounting. It is a joint degree offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, preparing students for PhD studies.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GRE Quantitative score below 160 will not be considered
    Q 160
    GMAT
    required
    Min GMAT score below 700 (645 for the Focus Edition) will not be considered
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 on the TOEFL iBT test
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 on the IELTS test

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is €41,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam online or in-person?
    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam take to complete?
    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam cohort?
    Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam?
    Post-completion work rights for Research Master Business Data Science (joint degree) at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam: 1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)