Overview

The Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam is ranked second in the world in “Arts and Cultural Management” and is ranked first in the Netherlands.

Career prospectives

You can work at the heart of (international) cultural organisations, government agencies, a cultural or creative NGO/SME. Be the one who defines new business models, gives PR advice or makes policies.

Programme Structure

They learn about the latest theoretical developments in the economics of:

art market

cultural organizations

cultural and creative industries

digitization

performing arts

marketing of cultural goods

and about culture beyond markets

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Economics Area & Cultural Studies Entrepreneurship View 63 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies 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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100

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least a bachelor's degree from a recognised Dutch university programme with a good overall result, or an equivalent qualification from an international institution.

Some training in economics at university level, combined with a sustained interest in arts and culture documented in academic studies and/or vocational experience.

Well-documented interest in the cultural sector, as indicated by courses taken or practical experience.

Academic training in empirical research methods.

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

19950 EUR / year

≈ 19950 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Additional Details

€13.900 (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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Career prospectives

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

Prepare for Your English Test

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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