The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
We provide high quality education and research in the areas of:
Understanding Society
Our mission is to understand society and to inspire and challenge our students of 100 nationalities, to become committed professionals: responsible and enterprising thinkers, driven by solidarity, a sense of responsibility, and empathy, able to have an innovative impact and to positively contribute to a rapidly changing society.
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
We provide high quality education and research in the areas of:
Understanding Society
Our mission is to understand society and to inspire and challenge our students of 100 nationalities, to become committed professionals: responsible and enterprising thinkers, driven by solidarity, a sense of responsibility, and empathy, able to have an innovative impact and to positively contribute to a rapidly changing society.
Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. Tilburg University has a rolling admissions process: your application will be assessed as it comes in, and you will know whether you are (conditionally) accepted within a few weeks.
Our application requirements consist of diploma requirements and English language proficiency requirements. In addition, we want to know more about you to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation letter and/or submit a CV or an essay.
Find the requirements for ourbachelor’sprograms and our master’s programs.
Moving to a different country is a big step and can be quite challenging. Tilburg University offers dedicated services for international students, before, during, and after their studies. Each program has its own admissions officer, who will guide students through their application process. After admission to one of our programs, there are a number of matters to arrange regarding immigration, accommodation, and insurance. The web page of Practical issues is a great source of information to get started.
Ready to move to Tilburg? Make sure to arrive on the Registration Days: Tilburg University will provide you with a warm welcome and a pleasant arrival. As an international student, you will meet your Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator Team or Admission Officer. In addition, we provide you with all kinds of amenities/services that will contribute to a relaxed and organized start to your stay.
Total students
11,063
UG students
61%
PG students
39%
International students
2,189
UG students
56%
PG students
44%
Total faculty staff
745
Domestic staff
63%
Int'l staff
37%
Student life
The City of Tilburg: astudent city.
Tilburg is the seventh largest city in the Netherlands and has a small but very vibrant city center with plenty of pubs and restaurants. The city offers excellent opportunities for culture, sports and relaxation.
Tilburg has a theatre, a concert hall, 4 movie theatres, various stages for amateur art and drama, leading museums and nationally known festivals like Festival Mundial.
The economic environment in the southern part of the Netherlands is innovative and fast-growing. This offers opportunities for internships at international companies located in and around Tilburg.
In addition, the city of Tilburg is conveniently located with just a short train ride to cities like Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and has easy access to European capitals like Brussels, Paris, and London.
Student, Study & Sport Associations
Tilburg University is home to more than 40 student associations and societies. They are a great way to meet like-minded students and make friends. There are organizations for arts and culture, sports, student politics and philosophy as well as study-related associations. You will also find organizations aimed specifically at international students which organize all kinds of social activities. We believe that student associations provide the ideal opportunity for every student to develop non-academic skills and talents.
Sport at Tilburg University opens up opportunities to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle, meet new people, and have fun. Our Tilburg University Sports Center offers a broad program of activities and facilities for both recreational users and those who wish to play sports at a competitive level.
We provide facilities to ‘dual career’ students who want to combine academics with a career in sports. For example those who have a training schedule and are preparing their participation in World Championships or the Olympics.
Tilburg University is dedicated to prepare their students for their transition to the labor market. To ensure the students will graduate as a professional, Tilburg University invests in the development of 21st century skills like debating, presentation skills, digital knowledge, creative and innovative thinking and personal development.
Tilburg University’s Student Career Services helps students with their transition to the labor market, focusing on, among other things, finding out what kind of organizations and jobs suit you, building a good Curriculum Vitae and preparing for assessments. Students can ask Student Career Services for help from the moment they embark on their studies, until one year after graduation.
Tilburg University is an important university for companies. More than 200 different companies visit our campus every year to get in touch with and recruit students. Learn more about the career events on campus, including the Economics Business Week Tilburg, Tilburg Career Days, and Consultancy Days.
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
Tilburg University offers three-year undergraduate programs in the fields of business, management, economics, law, social sciences, communication, arts & culture, data science and liberal arts & sciences. Our high-quality programs provide an outstanding academic foundation to launch your career. You will work together with students from all around the world, join courses taught by excellent lecturers and researchers, and develop your ability to conduct scientific research.
We currently offer 15 English-taught Bachelor's program:
Are you interested in one of our Bachelor’s programs? We welcome both national and international students, and encourage you to submit an application. Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. It is the best way to find out whether you are accepted for the program of your choice.
To be admitted to a Bachelor's program at Tilburg University, you will need to meet several application requirements:
In addition, we want to get to know more about you in order to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation, submit a CV or essay, and there could be an interview procedure.
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg Universityis a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
We offer various English-taught (Research-)Master'sprograms in the fields of:
Are you interested in one of our (Research)-Master’s programs? We welcome both national and international students, and encourage you to submit an application. Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. Tilburg University has a rolling admissions process: your application will be assessed as it comes in, and you will know whether you are (conditionally) accepted within a few weeks.
Our application requirements consist of diploma requirements and English language proficiency requirements. In addition, we want to know more about you to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation letter, submit a CV and/or an essay. Find the exact requirements per Master's program and more information about tuition fees and scholarships.
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Undergraduate programs49
Postgraduate programs2189
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The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
We provide high quality education and research in the areas of:
See our website for all our bachelor’s, master’s, and research master’s programs.
Understanding Society
Our mission is to understand society and to inspire and challenge our students of 100 nationalities, to become committed professionals: responsible and enterprising thinkers, driven by solidarity, a sense of responsibility, and empathy, able to have an innovative impact and to positively contribute to a rapidly changing society.
Follow Tilburg University on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
We provide high quality education and research in the areas of:
See our website for all our bachelor’s, master’s, and research master’s programs.
Understanding Society
Our mission is to understand society and to inspire and challenge our students of 100 nationalities, to become committed professionals: responsible and enterprising thinkers, driven by solidarity, a sense of responsibility, and empathy, able to have an innovative impact and to positively contribute to a rapidly changing society.
Follow Tilburg University on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
University information
Admissions Procedure
Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. Tilburg University has a rolling admissions process: your application will be assessed as it comes in, and you will know whether you are (conditionally) accepted within a few weeks.
Our application requirements consist of diploma requirements and English language proficiency requirements. In addition, we want to know more about you to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation letter and/or submit a CV or an essay.
Find the requirements for our bachelor’s programs and our master’s programs.
IELTS - Masters
Minimum score
6
Maximum score
0
TOEFL - Masters
Minimum score
90
Maximum score
0
IELTS - Bachelors
Minimum score
6
Maximum score
0
TOEFL - Bachelors
Minimum score
80
Maximum score
0
International Student Support
Moving to a different country is a big step and can be quite challenging. Tilburg University offers dedicated services for international students, before, during, and after their studies. Each program has its own admissions officer, who will guide students through their application process. After admission to one of our programs, there are a number of matters to arrange regarding immigration, accommodation, and insurance. The web page of Practical issues is a great source of information to get started.
Ready to move to Tilburg? Make sure to arrive on the Registration Days: Tilburg University will provide you with a warm welcome and a pleasant arrival. As an international student, you will meet your Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator Team or Admission Officer. In addition, we provide you with all kinds of amenities/services that will contribute to a relaxed and organized start to your stay.
Total students
11,063
UG students
61%
PG students
39%
International students
2,189
UG students
56%
PG students
44%
Total faculty staff
745
Domestic staff
63%
Int'l staff
37%
Student life
The City of Tilburg: a student city.
Tilburg is the seventh largest city in the Netherlands and has a small but very vibrant city center with plenty of pubs and restaurants. The city offers excellent opportunities for culture, sports and relaxation.
Tilburg has a theatre, a concert hall, 4 movie theatres, various stages for amateur art and drama, leading museums and nationally known festivals like Festival Mundial.
The economic environment in the southern part of the Netherlands is innovative and fast-growing. This offers opportunities for internships at international companies located in and around Tilburg.
In addition, the city of Tilburg is conveniently located with just a short train ride to cities like Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and has easy access to European capitals like Brussels, Paris, and London.
Student, Study & Sport Associations
Tilburg University is home to more than 40 student associations and societies. They are a great way to meet like-minded students and make friends. There are organizations for arts and culture, sports, student politics and philosophy as well as study-related associations. You will also find organizations aimed specifically at international students which organize all kinds of social activities. We believe that student associations provide the ideal opportunity for every student to develop non-academic skills and talents.
Sport at Tilburg University opens up opportunities to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle, meet new people, and have fun. Our Tilburg University Sports Center offers a broad program of activities and facilities for both recreational users and those who wish to play sports at a competitive level.
We provide facilities to ‘dual career’ students who want to combine academics with a career in sports. For example those who have a training schedule and are preparing their participation in World Championships or the Olympics.
Tilburg University is dedicated to prepare their students for their transition to the labor market. To ensure the students will graduate as a professional, Tilburg University invests in the development of 21st century skills like debating, presentation skills, digital knowledge, creative and innovative thinking and personal development.
Tilburg University’s Student Career Services helps students with their transition to the labor market, focusing on, among other things, finding out what kind of organizations and jobs suit you, building a good Curriculum Vitae and preparing for assessments. Students can ask Student Career Services for help from the moment they embark on their studies, until one year after graduation.
Tilburg University is an important university for companies. More than 200 different companies visit our campus every year to get in touch with and recruit students. Learn more about the career events on campus, including the Economics Business Week Tilburg, Tilburg Career Days, and Consultancy Days.
Rankings & ratings
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Graduate Employability Ranking
World University Rankings - Masters in Supply Chain Management
QS World University Rankings
Ranking criteria
Available programs
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
Tilburg University offers three-year undergraduate programs in the fields of business, management, economics, law, social sciences, communication, arts & culture, data science and liberal arts & sciences. Our high-quality programs provide an outstanding academic foundation to launch your career. You will work together with students from all around the world, join courses taught by excellent lecturers and researchers, and develop your ability to conduct scientific research.
We currently offer 15 English-taught Bachelor's program:
Are you interested in one of our Bachelor’s programs? We welcome both national and international students, and encourage you to submit an application. Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. It is the best way to find out whether you are accepted for the program of your choice.
To be admitted to a Bachelor's program at Tilburg University, you will need to meet several application requirements:
In addition, we want to get to know more about you in order to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation, submit a CV or essay, and there could be an interview procedure.
Follow Tilburg University on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
The COVID-19 crisis is affecting everyone's lives. We are continuously monitoring the situation and regularly update the information on our website for (prospective) students.
Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands on a compact green campus with excellent facilities wedged between a forest and the town of Tilburg.
We offer various English-taught (Research-)Master's programs in the fields of:
Are you interested in one of our (Research)-Master’s programs? We welcome both national and international students, and encourage you to submit an application. Applying for our programs is free, and can easily be done online. Tilburg University has a rolling admissions process: your application will be assessed as it comes in, and you will know whether you are (conditionally) accepted within a few weeks.
Our application requirements consist of diploma requirements and English language proficiency requirements. In addition, we want to know more about you to determine whether a certain program is the right fit for you. Therefore, we may require you to write a motivation letter, submit a CV and/or an essay. Find the exact requirements per Master's program and more information about tuition fees and scholarships.
Follow Tilburg University on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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