Overview

The International Bachelor Communication and Media (IBCoM) at Erasmus University Rotterdam takes a comparative, international approach to communication and media studies.

The IBCoM programme is taught exclusively in English to a diverse student body from all corners of the world. With extensive opportunities for international exchanges, IBCoM is an excellent stepping stone to advanced studies or a career in communications and related fields.

Career prospective

In the past nine years IBCoM has proven to be a well-established programme that offers its graduates the best chances on the job market.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.

Dutch VWO diploma: you can apply with any of the four profiles 6 VWO: Economy and Society, Culture and Society; Nature and Health, Nature and Technology

Propedeuse HBO, diploma from the first year of a four-year Dutch HBO programme (proficiency in Mathematics at the VWO level and English test is required).

International Baccalaureate (IB), including Maths Standard Level or Maths Higher Level (for Maths Studies, a score of 5 or higher is required).

European Baccalaureate (EB), including Mathematics (3 hours).

Another secondary or high school diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma and including English and Mathematics, please refer to the list of most common diplomas granting you access to studies at a research university.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11400 EUR / year

≈ 11400 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Additional Details

€8.100 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students)

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Career prospective

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Rotterdam

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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