Admissions
The Business Data Science Research Master program is a selective program for students who have the ambition of pursuing a PhD in Business at one of the schools in business and economics of the Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
How to apply
Before starting the application procedure, please check the admission requirements.
To apply, create an account in the online application system, fill out the application form, provide two names and email addresses of recommenders, upload your admission material and pay the application fee.
Deadlines
- April 1, 2019 (all)
- June 1, 2019 (EEA and Swiss nationals only)
All applicants are advised to submit their application early, because slots in the program and funding opportunities are limited. In any case, non-EEA/non-Swiss nationals should apply before the April 1 deadline.
A note for students who are already studying in the Netherlands and who wish to apply after the June 1 deadline: please contact the Admissions Office.
Application fee
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The application fee is $ 50 (non-refundable). Payment is by credit card only. Applicants from countries on the OECD DAC list pay a reduced application fee ($ 10, non-refundable).
Applicants holding a Dutch degree are exempted from paying an application fee.
Please note
- Start your online application early to give your recommenders time to upload their letters before the admission deadline.
- All documents, including recommendation letters, must be received by midnight (Central European Time) on the day of the deadline.
- Incomplete files will not be considered.
Admission decisions
All complete files will be reviewed after the deadline. You can expect to hear from BDS within six weeks of the respective application deadline.
Admission is always conditional upon the Admissions Office receiving original or certified versions of diplomas and test results.
Contact
Admissions Officer
