Tilburg University
On our modern, green campus just outside the city centre there is room for all perspectives.
About the institution
Tilburg University is a leading research university in the field of business & management, economics, psychology, law, and communication and digital sciences. We have many unique programs, where there is room for discussion, debate and self-exploration.
You will feel right at home on our modern, green campus in Tilburg, just a quick 1,5 hours south of Amsterdam.
As is the case with most Dutch universities, we offer Open Admission to students who meet the minimum entrance requirements. However, as is the case with all Dutch universities, students have to obtain a minimum amount of credits in year 1, in order to continue to year 2.
Tilburg University’s Psychology program and Liberal Arts & Sciences program are selective.
Number of Undergraduate Students
7000
Average Undergraduate Class Size
Most programs have less than 100 students, the only exceptions are Psychology (500 students) and International Business Administration (450 students). All programs incorporate small scale tutorials with 30 students or less.
Size of Instituition
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selectivity
Less Selective (>75% admitted)
Campus Style
Suburban Campus
Education Model
Tilburg University offers singe subject focus degree, such as Economics or Psychology, as well as interdisciplinary, such as Global Management of Social Issues or Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, and an even more flexible Liberal Arts & Sciences program.
Are there internship opportunities?
No. Internships are not integrated in the program, but the university offers support and some credits for students who do complete an internship
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
EU fee: €2168
Non-EU fee: €8900 for most programs, exceptions:
- Global Law: €11,000
- Data Science: €11,000
- Theology: €2168
Funding
EU students can benefit from a tuition fee loan from the Dutch government.
For non-EU students, there are a few partial scholarships available within our school of economics and management as well as our school of humanities.
IB Grade Requirements
Students who pass the IB diploma are eligible for our Bachelor’s programs. Our average IB score is 34.
UFP Grade Requirements
Subjects
World Top 500
Accounting & Finance | World Top 50 | |
Business and Management | World Top 100 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 50 | |
Law and Legal Studies | World Top 100 | |
Linguistics | World Top 300 | |
Philosophy | World Top 200 | |
Psychology | World Top 100 | |
Sociology | World Top 200 | |
Statistics and Operational Research | World Top 100 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
|---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Business and Management | Business |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Marketing | Business |
Operational Research
| Mathematics |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Ask A Student
Do you want to know what it’s really like to be a student at Tilburg University and live in the Netherlands? Do you have a question about one of our study programs, or would you like to hear what the student life in Tilburg is like? Get in touch with our student ambassadors, who will be happy to share their insights and experiences, helping you make an informed decision about your future study.