Lendwise international student loans
Lendwise offers on a select basis loans to international students for MBA or other postgraduate courses. Loans are provided predominantly for tuition fees (excluding deposit amounts or commitment fees payable prior to the start of the course).
Statistics
Last update: 2025
*starting from 2020
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£2.1 million + funded
More than 325 applications
Representative example
Figures for illustrative purposes only. Your proposal will be unique to your profile and may differ.
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Borrow £55,000 for full-time MBA tuition fees
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Borrow £24,000 for living expenses
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Loan Origination Fee £2,370 (added to your loan)
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Total Amount Repayable £157,464.78
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Interest Rate: 12% (fixed for the duration of your loan)
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No repayments while you study
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Repayments begin 3 months after your course ends
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119 monthly repayments of £1310.53 and a final repayment of £1511.71 after course ends
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Representative APR of 13.20%
*€5,000 deposit must be prior paid by the applicant
Courses we support
| International MBA | ||
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| Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months | ||
| *only for UK nationals/residents |
Frequently asked questions for Rotterdam School of Management
How much does an MBA cost at Rotterdam School of Management?
Tuition fees for the January 2027 Intake: €70,000
How long is an MBA at Rotterdam School of Management?
The International Full-time MBA at Rotterdam School of Management is a 12-month, full-time programme.
What is the salary after MBA at Rotterdam School of Management?
The MBA employment report for Class of 2025 notes that 84% of graduates secured employment within three months of graduation and the average salary package reached $107,459.
Learn more.
What is required to get into Rotterdam School of Management for the MBA programme?
Admission requirements
- An undergraduate degree
- At least 3 years of postgraduate professional experience
- A GMAT, GRE, or RSM Business Admissions Test (BAT) result
- Ability to contribute to a multicultural learning environment
- English-language proficiency, where applicable
Application requirements
- Completed online application
- One essay of around 500 words
- CV or LinkedIn profile
- Two professional references
- Official university transcript and degree certificate
- GMAT/GRE/BAT result
- Passport copy
- €125 application fee
- Kira Talent video response if invited to the interview stage
What is the entrance exam for Rotterdam School of Management?
Applicants to Rotterdam School of Management’s International Full-time MBA can submit a GMAT, GRE or RSM Business Admissions Test (BAT) score.
RSM does not specify a minimum GMAT score, although the current class average is 595 (GMAT Focus Edition).
Do I need to speak Dutch to go to Rotterdam School of Management?
No, you do not generally need to speak Dutch to study at Rotterdam School of Management. Many RSM programmes are taught entirely in English, although some programmes or tracks may be taught in Dutch. The language requirements depend on the specific programme.
The MBA is taught in English.
What is the minimum IELTS score for Rotterdam School of Management?
The minimum IELTS score required at Rotterdam School of Management depends on the programme. For example, RSM requires an IELTS Academic score of 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in each component for its MSc programmes, while the BSc International Business Administration requires 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component. Some programmes, including the MBA, may have exemptions from the English-language test requirement.
What rank is Rotterdam School of Management?
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking
Feb 2026: RSM is ranked 52nd in the world.
QS Global MBA Rankings 2027
RSM is ranked 31st globally.
Frequently asked questions about the Lendwise application
How early do I need to apply?
We suggest applying early (at the time of applying for entrance). We aim to respond to you with a quotation within 2 business days. If you leave your financing planning late, you risk having to scramble for a decision within a tight deadline of paying your deposit and/or commitment fee. This is especially true if you have applied in a late application cycle.
What documents do I need?
You do not need any documents to apply. If you have been habitually resident outside the United Kingdom it is a good idea to source your credit report from your country of residence credit rating agency. If you are offered a loan and accept your loan proposal you may be requested to provide other documents to confirm your employment and salary status, own funds contribution, scholarship.
What happens if the amount I require changes?
If your requirements change our Loans Team will be happy to assist you with other scenarios.
Why do you only offer 3 months of post graduation grace period when other companies offer more than 6?
We closely follow the employment report and other employment statistics of Rotterdam School of Management MBA graduates over the years. Extending the grace period adds up significantly to your cost of financing for no apparent benefit.
What types of student loans does Lendwise offer?
Our loan products generally fall into these key categories:
