Overview

If you are curious about the arts, creative industries or economics; if you want to develop original and well-founded ideas about how to produce, sustain and disseminate culture; and if you are willing to share your knowledge and experience with your fellow international students, then the International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies from Erasmus University Rotterdam is the programme for you.

As an IBACS student, you approach art and culture from different angles, such as sociology and economy.

Career prospective

Within the art and culture sector there is a growing need for academically trained experts. People equipped to analyze and explain complex problems and changes within the sector.

Programme Structure

This international bachelor offers a unique approach to the world of arts and culture. During the course of our three-year programme, you will acquire a thorough understanding of how the cultural sector is organized, and gain insight into the socio-economic and political contexts that allow the arts to flourish.

The contemporary cultural landscape requires creative professionals with analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of cultural policy, arts education, art markets, audiences, heritage, cultural organizations, creative industries and entrepreneurship in a global perspective.

The first year of IBACS is the same for all students. You gain a thorough grounding to study the world of art, culture and media. What are the central theoretical concepts with which culture scientists work? What historical, sociological and economic aspects are important for art and culture? And how are they related?

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Visual Arts View 9 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Netherlands

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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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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Dutch vwo diploma.

A 'propedeuse' diploma from the first year of a four-year Dutch hbo programme.

A statement of successfully finishing the first year of a Bachelor’s degree programme at a Dutch university.

An International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.

A European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma.

A secondary or high school diploma which gives access to a research university, such as the German Abitur. If you completed secondary education which in your country provides access to a research university, you are usually also eligible for admission to Dutch universities. If you are in doubt, please refer to the list of most common diplomas that grant you eligibility to studying at a research university. All diplomas will be assessed.

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

€7.900 (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.

Funding

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Overview

Career prospective

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

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

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