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Tilburg University
5 Your Bachelor at Tilburg University
6 LLB Global Law
9 BSc Psychology
12 BSc International Sociology
16 University College Tilburg - Liberal Arts
and Sciences
20 Housing
21 Student Organizations
22 Studying Abroad
23 Extracurricular activities
24 Student Career Services
25 Student Support
26 Financial Matters (including fees and
scholarships)
28 Immigration Matters
29 Application and admission
Tilburg University innovates by studying, learning, and understanding.
That is why our motto is Understanding Society. Our focus is on relevant
and complex societal issues, like increasing societal resilience, improving
care and well-being and creating value from data. To find new insights and
15,761 students answers that add value to society, our university often chooses a
multidisciplinary approach, connecting different academic disciplines and
8.242 bachelor students
bringing together people from science, business, government, and
society. At Tilburg University, we want to inspire you to reach your full
2.018 premaster students
potential and, in doing so, have a positive impact on the world around
5.501 master students you. Our university specializes in the social sciences and offers a wide
range of English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Research Master’s
2.507 international programs in the areas of Data Science, Economics, Business and
students from 105 Management, Humanities, Digital Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, and
nationalities
Theology.
331 PhD students (46%
international students)
20 bachelor programs
48 master programs*, "Studying at Tilburg University means an education at a university that belongs to the world top, on a green
the majority of which are campus in the vibrant student city of Tilburg.
in English
(* programs + associated Studying at Tilburg University also means
tracks/specializations) ‘Understanding Society’: every day, our researcher
apply their knowledge to so-called ‘wicked
problems’, issues faced by societies worldwide,
and thus contribute to solutions and innovations.
We help to enhance society with our research and
by close collaboration with the business
community, authorities, social organizations, and
other knowledge institutions.
Title: BSc/BA/LLB
Because you want to understand society and play an active role in it.
Because you want to take part in top-level education at an institution holding top positions in international
subject rankings.
Because you want to be inspired by professors who are known world-wide for their academic research and
who strive to bring out the best in you.
Because you want to be part of a global community with students from over 100 countries.
Because you want to receive small-scale, personalized education on topics unique in the Netherlands.
Because you want to study at a beautiful green campus which is constantly being innovated.
Does this describe what you are looking for? Then Tilburg University is the right choice for your future!
In today’s globalized world, borders are fading. There are more and more
Duration legal cases which involve multiple legal systems. Just think about big
Three years companies such as Google with users everywhere in the world. Global
Law provides a new approach to legal education: it puts “global” before
Language
English
“national”.
Degree awarded Large organizations nowadays require lawyers who can find their way
Bachelor of Laws around multiple jurisdictions. Global Law takes a transnational approach,
offering you insights into different legal systems around the world and
Start
End of August 2020
preparing you for the legal cases of the future.
Application deadline
May 1st, 2020
Global Law offers a solid foundation in legal training: the program covers all topics traditionally found in
Rankings legal education, such as contract law, tort law, criminal law, property law, and constitutional law.
2019 SSRN Top 500 A transnational perspective: Global Law combines insights from multiple legal systems rather than studying
International Law law by reference to one national law only. Instead, the choices made in the design of legal systems are
Schools: explored. By looking at concrete cases, you will study the similarities and differences between legal
#1 in the world systems.
An interdisciplinary approach: there is an emphasis on the links between law and other disciplines such as
Average number of economics, psychology, and political science. If you enter as a Fast Track candidate, your existing degree
students per year provides this multidisciplinary element.
120
Tuition Fees
EU / EEA citizens:
€ 2,143 p / yr Do you already have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or are you completing one as you are reading this?
Non-EU / EEA citizens: With an existing academic degree, you can apply for the Fast Track.
€ 10,600* p / yr
Fees are indicative only
and may be subject to Students who have a degree from a different field of study, such as sociology, economics, liberal arts and
change. sciences, or psychology may receive credits for 60 ECTS of the program. This means you can get your
(*The institutional fee of degree in just two years! In this way, you can combine your knowledge and academic experience with an LLB
€14.600 is reduced to degree and become an interdisciplinary expert.
€10,600 by a tuition fee
waiver) Make sure to check out our website to find out whether you are eligible.
Bachelor’s programs at research universities in the Netherlands take three years. During the three years of
Global Law, you will gain academic depth and develop the practical skills to help you approach transnational
conflicts from a global perspective. You will learn to refer to not just one specific national legal system, but to
also consider solutions from other jurisdictions or from international law. The program will help you gain a
broader understanding of the function, basic principles, and core areas of law. At the same time, it provides
you with the unique skills of a global lawyer, which are more and more in demand in a globalizing world.
A full overview of the curriculum can be found below. Courses with an asterisk (*) are included in the Fast
Track. Courses without an asterisk are skipped by students who are accepted as graduate entry students
(Fast Track), but they are included in the curriculum for regular students who are completing the full bachelor.
Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Introduction to the Philosophy of Global Law * Methods & Techniques of Legal Research *
Year 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
Option 3: Minor Global Law and Business Obligations and Contract Law II *
the minor Global Law includes the following Advanced Philosophy of Global Law *
courses:
After your LLB, you can complete your legal education with an LLM degree and embark on a legal career.
With a Bachelor of Laws degree, you can apply for jobs in international organizations, the public sector, or you
can continue in academia, working at the intersection of different legal systems and disciplines.
Do you want to become an attorney, barrister, or a judge after your LLM? Every country has specific
requirements for accessing these legal professions. In addition to your Global Law Bachelor, we offer
you options to pave the way towards the legal professions in the Netherlands, the UK or the US. Make sure
you know the road ahead if this is a career path that you aspire to.
Admission To be eligible for entry into a research university, you must have a high school diploma
requirements which is considered equal to the highest level of secondary education in the
Netherlands. Examples of qualifying diplomas can be found at the back of this
brochure and on our website.
Additional For Global Law, we look for candidates who hold a 7/10 average grade. Our
requirements admissions office has a conversion table to calculate whether you meet this
for this requirement. To give an example of the most common systems:
program - A Levels: BBC
- International Baccalaureate: 32 points
The admissions advice will be based on the documents you supply, in combination
with a motivation letter and an interview, which will be conducted via Skype.
More info For a full overview of the application process and requirements, please see our
website.
Psychology is the study of mind and people: about who we are, how we
Duration think and feel, and why we do or don’t make certain decisions. This
Three years program has a flexible and innovative curriculum that gives you the
freedom to combine a major and a minor from the nine major fields of
Language
English or Dutch
study in Psychology. You will acquire a solid foundation in various fields
of Psychology, preparing you for a diverse range of professional fields,
Degree awarded including health and social services, mental health, organizational
Bachelor of Science leadership and management, community and public relations, education,
(BSc)
program development and facilitation, and social science research.
Start
End of August
Application deadline
Self-direct your future career and design your
January 15
own study program by combining a major and a
minor that fit your academic interest and career
Average number of aspirations. This unique combination will make
students per year your knowledge distinguishable in the labor
300 market.
Tilburg University has one of the few academic
centers of expertise in the areas of Economic,
Rankings
Forensic, and Medical Psychology in the
- Keuzegids
Netherlands.
Universiteiten 2019: #1 in
Benefit from an interactive learning environment
the Netherlands
in a small-scale international classroom.
- Elsevier Best Studies
Gain international exposure by spending a
2015, 2017 and 2018: #1
semester at a partner university abroad.
in the Netherlands
This program is offered in two languages. You
- QS World University
can take this program either in English or in Dutc
Ranking: top 100 in the
h.
world
- THE Ranking 2020:
#14 in Psychology in
Europe
Official name in
Studielink
B Psychology (English)
Tuition Fees
EU / EEA citizens:
€ 2,143 p / yr
Non-EU / EEA citizens:
€ 8,800 p / yr
Fees are indicative only
and may be subject to
change.
Work and Organizational Psychology Medical Psychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology Developmental Psychology and Lifespan
Economic Psychology Psychology
Forensic Psychology Psychological Methods and Data Analysis
Clinical Psychology Social Psychology
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
After your Bachelor’s, you can also continue with a Psychology Master’s degree at Tilburg University or
anywhere else in the world. Please note that there might be extra admission requirements like a specific minor
or major. A Master’s degree will enable you to conduct further theoretical and applied research to advance
scientific knowledge in a specific area of Psychology. You will then be able to develop tools and interventions
to solve practical problems in this area and study the effectiveness of these solutions.
Admission To be eligible for entry into a research university, you have to have a high school
Requirements diploma which is considered equal to the highest level of secondary education in the
Netherlands.
Examples of qualifying diplomas:
- The Dutch vwo diploma or hbo-p
- The International Baccalaureate
- The European Baccalaureate
- Most European high school diplomas which allow access to university in your own
country, such as the German Abitur, the Swiss Matura, or the French baccalauréat.
- In case of a non-EU diploma, we often require an additional year at university before
you can start here.
Additional A good knowledge of maths is essential for success in this program, as it contains
requirements courses in Statistics and Research Methodology. As a general rule, you must have
for this followed maths up to and including your last year of high school. If you are not sure
program whether you meet our mathematics requirement, please apply for admission and we
will make an assessment based on your application documents.
Application All students (with a Dutch and non-Dutch diploma) should apply via Studielink. Within
24 hours after applying in Studielink, you will automatically receive an email from
Tilburg University regarding the procedure to provide all the required documents to
the selection committee via our online application system (OSIRIS Aanmeld). Please
visit the website for detailed information.
More For questions regarding the Numerus Fixus procedure, please contact the Admission
information Coordinator Numerus Fixus: psychology-numerusfixus@tilburguniversity.edu.
If you have a Dutch pre-university diploma, you can also read this information on the Dutch website.
International Sociology focuses on the dynamics between individuals,
groups and society. You learn to understand social problems and
specialize in analyzing phenomena in the modern world, by studying
social themes such as migration, poverty and inequality, and cultural
Duration differences, while connecting these themes to politics and policy.
3 years
Language
English
Introduction to Introduction to
Statistics for Statistics for
International Students International Students
Courses year 2
Philosophy of Science
In the first year, you will lay the foundation for your further studies in International Sociology. Besides
introductory courses in sociology, you will follow introductory courses in other disciplines that have common
ground with sociology: political science, psychology and economics. You will also learn more about academic
skills and research methods.
In the second year, you will choose a major consisting of four substantive courses, a sociological research
project, an internship and a Bachelor's thesis. You can choose from:
You will finish the second year with a sociological research project of your choice in the field of your major. You
will present your research during the Student Research Symposium Sociology, where all students of the
Bachelor’s and (pre)Master’s program of Sociology meet.
The third year leaves room for your interests, ambitions and talents. In the first semester, you will choose a
number of minor courses and electives. Additionally, you will do a mandatory internship that allows you to
practice your skills. To conclude your studies, you will write a Bachelor's thesis. Both your internship and
Bachelor’s thesis will be in the field of your major.
As a sociologist, you will be trained to become an expert in the field of social issues. These issues often occur
in education, government or cultural institutions. Some graduates, for example, become policy advisors at
municipalities, whereas others become trainees at European organizations. Commercial companies and
organizations employ graduates in sociology as well. Think, for example, of data analysts at insurers and
energy companies, researchers at market research firms, or consultants in the field of technology and
society. Additionally, sociologists work as researchers within scientific institutions, as third-level lecturers in
sociology or art and culture, or as teachers of social studies in secondary education. Sociologists are also
employed as journalists or opinion formers.
Admission To be eligible for entry into a research university, you have to have a high school
requirements diploma which is considered equal to the highest level of secondary education in the
Netherlands.
Examples of qualifying diplomas:
- The Dutch vwo diploma or hbo-p
- The International Baccalaureate
- The European Baccalaureate
- Most European high school diplomas which allow access to university in your own
country, such as the German Abitur, the Swiss Matura, or the French baccalauréat.
- In case of a non-EU diploma, we often require an additional year at university before
you can start here.
Additional 1. A good knowledge of maths is essential for success in this program, as it contains
requirements courses in Statistics and Research Methodology. As a general rule, you must have
for this followed maths up to and including your last year of high school. If you are not sure
program whether you meet our mathematics requirement, please apply for admission and we
will make an assessment based on your application documents.
2. The admissions decision will be based on the documents you supply, in combination
with an application form (please, refer to the 'template application form' on the
application webpage).
Application Dutch nationals with a Dutch diploma should apply via Studielink only; all applicants
with a diploma awarded outside the Netherlands (or those with an IB or EB diplomas)
must register in Studielink and apply via our online application system, MySAS. Please
note, that you need to submit a CV and a motivation letter according to a set format,
which can be found on the program website.
More For a full overview of the application process and requirements as well as exceptions,
information please refer to our website. TSB-admissions@tilburguniversity.edu; +31 (0)13 466
4222.
Please have a look at our website for a full overview of the application process and requirements.
If you have a Dutch pre-university diploma, you can also read this information on the Dutch website.
University College Tilburg offers a Liberal Arts and Sciences program
which gives you a unique opportunity to obtain a specialized qualification
Duration
Three years in one of five Majors, combined with a broad and interdisciplinary
education in the liberal arts. You will examine issues using insights from a
Language range of academic disciplines and you will learn how to evaluate, discuss,
English write, and present convincing arguments. Ultimately you will become a
critical thinker who knows how to take an interdisciplinary approach to
Degree awarded
Bachelor of Arts or issues. By the time you graduate, you'll have both a specialized area of
Bachelor of Science expertise and a broad framework for understanding society that can be
applied within any number of professions.
Start
End of August
Application deadline
May 1 University College Tilburg’s Liberal Arts and
Sciences program has been awarded a ‘top
Rankings program’ label in the Netherlands (Dutch
'Top rated program' in the Keuzegids 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 ranking).
Netherlands (Dutch Optional residential setting: you get to be part
Keuzegids 2015, 2016, of a close-knit and active liberal arts community,
2017 and 2018) but you will also experience life as a student on
an international university campus.
The program is a joint initiative by Tilburg
Average number of University’s four leading Schools, meaning you
students per year will be taught by highly experienced, renowned
100 professors.
The program uses innovative teaching
% International methods unique to Tilburg University’s
students approach, such as Team Teaching where two
30% academics with different backgrounds jointly
teach the same course.
We teach you the skills needed to make your
Tuition Fees ideas happen! Launch and develop your own
EU / EEA citizens: project or business idea and put it into
€ 3,000 p / yr practice in our Social Innovation Project.
Non-EU / EEA citizens:
€ 8,800 p / yr
Fees are indicative only
and may be subject to
change.
You will graduate with an internationally acknowledged BA or BSc degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a
specialization that qualifies you for a range of Master’s programs and careers in that area. You could become
a consultant or policy advisor, a strategic or legal advisor in a multinational company, a journalist or a
researcher, to name a few examples. Employers worldwide will appreciate the fact that you are both a
generalist and a specialist and, as such, that you have an interdisciplinary approach.
The first year has been designed to provide you with an overview of the different scientific disciplines offered
within the program. You will get acquainted with the disciplines of the social sciences and humanities: law,
business, economics and management, psychology and sociology, culture, history, literature, philosophy and
religion.
Additionally, you will choose one elective course + the course Transatlantic Perspectives or a minor course.
The third year leaves space for four more minor courses. With the minor courses you can broaden your
horizon by focusing on another academic discipline or by offering a more in-depth approach to the field of the
major. In addition, the minor can provide direction for a subsequent Master's program. The minor courses can
also be followed abroad at one of our renowned partner universities in the world.
Instead of these minor courses, you can also choose to follow electives, two of which are online courses.
Courses year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
European History: Politics & Culture Mind and Brain: Introduction to Cognitive Science
Individuals & Collectives: Introduction Business Imagining Justice: Introduction to Law and
Humanities
Homer's Strategy and People and The Civil and Brain and
Army: The Organization Organizations Common Law Morality
Legacy of an in Context Traditions
Unacknowledged
Legislator
Perspectives on Corporate Visual Culture Liability and the The Social Brain
Europe Finance and and the Body Internet
Financial History
Admission To be eligible for entry into a research university, you need to have a high school
requirements diploma which is considered equal to the highest level of secondary education in the
Netherlands. Examples of qualifying diplomas:
- The Dutch VWO diploma
- The International Baccalaureate
- The European Baccalaureate
- Most European high school diplomas which allow access to university in your own
country, such as the German Abitur, the Swiss Matura, or the French Baccalauréat.
- In case of a non-EU diploma, we often require an additional year at university before
you can start your studies at Tilburg University.
Please note that the admission decision will be based on your (secondary) education,
your English language proficiency, a motivation letter, an essay that addresses a
societal problem or issue (social, political, moral, or artistic) and an interview (in person
or via Skype).
Application Applicants with a Dutch diploma should apply via Studielink. All applicants with a
procedure diploma awarded outside the Netherlands (or those with an IB or EB diploma) must
register in Studielink and apply via our online application system. See more information
on: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/bachelors-programs/liberal-arts-and-
sciences/admission-and-application
More admissionshumanities@tilburguniversity.edu
information +31 (0)13-466 2859
Although Tilburg University does not offer student accommodation itself,
we would like to help you to get started with finding your own
accommodation in Tilburg while you are still in your home country.
Finding a place to live is one of the most important things to arrange but it
is not easy if you do not know how to start. Our housing office can help
you with finding a place; either in one of the accommodations reserved by
Tilburg University or on the private market.
Tilburg University cooperates with a number of You can look for alternative housing options
preferred suppliers for housing who offer fully around the city via the internet. It is common in the
furnished rooms and apartments specifically for Netherlands for student rooms and apartments to
international students. be offered online, either directly by the
landlord/landlady, a housing company, or a tenant
who is looking for a subtenant. We strongly advise
- TalentSquare offers fully furnished rooms
you to take note of our tips if you decide to find a
(approximately 18 square meters) with a private
room yourself. For example, you should check
bathroom and high speed internet. You will share
whether the room is furnished and which costs are
the common living area and kitchen with 4 other
included in the rental fee.
international students.
- Student Housing Holland has student houses
located across the city. All the houses have fully Once you have been accepted to a degree
equipped kitchens, bathrooms and most have a program at Tilburg University, you will receive more
garden. They have rooms in three different price information about the accommodation options,
categories and offer a everything-you-need- both about the reserved options as well as on the
service which includes a.o. airport pick up, your private market.
own bike and 24/7 emergency service.
- CobbenCampus is the newest campus of Tilburg www.tilburguniversity.edu/accommodation
located within walking distance from Tilburg
University and other facilities. It has 150 fully
furnished apartments for rent with own bathroom,
toilet and kitchen. At the ground floor you will find
the community rooms and a big garden where you
can study, socialise, play games and work out in Tilburg relatively
our private gym.
inexpensive
You will find life in Tilburg relatively
inexpensive compared to life in other
Dutch university cities, such as Amsterdam
and Utrecht. In fact, Tilburg is known to be
the least expensive student city in the
Netherlands.
Study Associations
Various program-specific
study-related Tilburg University believes that student associations provide the ideal opportunity for every student to develop
associations that skills and talents, both personally and academically. Especially when you choose to become active in these
organize both social and associations. They are all led by students and are looking for new board members every year. They also have
professional events. several committees in which you can become active. Visit the website for more information.
Student Sport
Associations
Tilburg University has
over twenty sports
associations. They
organize trainings, A student association that might be especially interesting for you is I*ESN Tilburg, a non-profit student
competition matches, and association that organizes activities for all foreign and Dutch internationally minded students. I*ESN’s goal is
informal activities. to enrich student life in Tilburg through a platform for internationalization and integration.
I*ESN organizes many great activities, parties and trips. Some examples are: cooking with culture, theme
For more information, parties, poker nights, movie nights, city trips, a gala, sports activities and many social and volunteering
visit the website projects. For hosting many of these great activities they also have their own international meeting point 'Carpe
Noctem' in the city centre.
www.iesntilburg.nl
Do you want to broaden your horizon even further? Would you like to
extend your international experience beyond the Netherlands? Tilburg
University attaches great value to experience abroad and will do
everything to help you make it possible. A program of study or internship
abroad offers many benefits. Your language skills will improve further, you
will become acquainted with other cultures, make friends from many
countries, and get a valuable dose of life experience. Spending time
abroad is also an impressive addition to your résumé. Employers see
definite advantages in hiring graduates with international experience.
In all of Tilburg University’s Bachelor’s programs, it United Kingdom: e.g., University of Edinburgh,
is possible to go on an international exchange: you University of Exeter, University of Sheffield
will spend a semester abroad at one of our
partners worldwide. Since most Master’s programs Spain: e.g., Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona,
take only one year, an exchange is not an integral Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Universidad de
part of a Master’s program. However, you can Navarra, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
often extend your Master’s program and use our
partner network to follow additional courses United States: e.g., University of Washington,
abroad, provided that you finish your Master’s Bentley University, University of Central Florida
program within two years.
Turkey: e.g., Bilkent University, Boğaziçi
University, Koç University, Middle East Technical
University
Australia: e.g. Monash University, Macqarie
University, University of New South Wales
Tilburg University has partner institutions all over Brazil: e.g., Universidade de Sao Paulo,
the world and will help you find the right place for Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de
you that answers to your international aspirations. Janeiro
Some partners are School-specific, others are
university-wide. Canada: e.g., HEC Montreal, University of
Waterloo, Queens University
Find out what your options are at www.tilburgunive
rsity.edu/abroad China: e.g., Peking University, Fudan University,
Shanghai Jiao Tong
France: e.g., Sciences Po, Université Toulouse,
Aix-Marseille Université
Being a student means much more than just studying. There is a range of
activities you can engage in besides your studies, to explore your
interests, discover a talent, or improve your skills and your CV.
www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/additio
nal-education/
At Tilburg University, our support goes beyond academic learning. We are
3 months
dedicated to preparing you for your transition to the labor market. We
average time for a make sure you will learn the necessary skills in class and offer a large
graduate to find a job array of career services. As a result, our alumni find a job within an
average of three months after graduation, either in the Netherlands or
87%
finds a job within 6 abroad.
months
€ 2,573
average gross starting
salary Each of our Schools has a dedicated Career After obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in
Services Officer who is your first point of contact the Netherlands, non-European students can apply
regarding questions about labor market orientation for a residence permit under the
Where do our graduates and career preparation such as: finding 'Orientation Year for Graduates Seeking Employm
work? internships, academic side jobs, board positions ent’ scheme.
Among the top employers and other activities of interest to your resume. Next
of our graduates are: to that, there are more specialized career coaches
This allows you to spend a period of up to twelve
and trainers. Jointly they offer a range of career
Ernst & Young months in the Netherlands to find employment.
services:
KPMG During your orientation year, you have free access
Deloitte to the Dutch labor market. This means that your
Royal Dutch Shell You can take part in workshops and training employer does not need to apply for a work permit.
European Commission courses Furthermore, there are no income requirements
Philips You can make use of individual career coaching during this year. You can apply for the permit up to
Rabobank sessions three years after graduation.
Dutch Tax Authorities You can join career events and meet companies
Nike on campus
ING Bank You can make use of the Career Mentor
ASML Program to get in touch with alumni to learn
about future career options and develop
professional and networking skills
You can make use of the consultation hours for
job applications to receive valuable advice and
tips for your CV and cover letter
As soon as you decide to apply to Tilburg Being far away from your family, in a completely
University, you will be in close contact with our new country and school / university system, can be
admissions officers. They support you through the quite challenging. Tilburg University has several
admission procedure and will provide you with all services to assist you.
the necessary information to make a great start at
Tilburg University. They will also be your first
contact person for all your questions. Every Academic Advisor
program has their own admissions officer, so they Each program at Tilburg University has an
will be able to provide you with up-to-date Academic Advisor. You can contact your academic
information about the program and everything that advisor about any questions and problems that are
is connected to it. specifically related to your educational program.
He or she can, for example, help you with methods
of planning and study or choices for electives or
specializations, or in the event of disappointing
grades.
Total € 9,650 -
€ 10,850
As a student from within the EEA/EU, you have the opportunity to apply for a loan from the Dutch government
to cover the tuition fees. If you meet specific requirements, you can also apply for a loan to cover your living
costs, a free public transport card, and a supplementary grant from the Dutch government. You can find more
information on www.duo.nl (click ‘International visitor’).
Also, no additional earnings threshold applies to EU/EEA students, so you can have a paid job next to your
studies.
Tilburg University’s Immigration Office will assist Although it is easy to survive in the Netherlands
you throughout all of the immigration procedures without speaking Dutch, it is not that easy to get a
that apply to your particular circumstances. part-time job here, without some knowledge of the
Assistance for students is free of charge. However, Dutch language. There may also be restrictions
an immigration fee may apply. about how many hours you are allowed to work,
depending on your nationality. Please take this into
account when planning your finances.
Process Non- EU/EEA/Swiss
EU/EEA/non- Nationals
Swiss
Nationals
Dutch Some No
Entry visa nationalities
Dutch Yes No
EU/EEA + Switzerland
Residence No Work Permit required
Permit Hours: Unlimited
www.studyinholland.nl/practical-matters/working-
while-studying
Dutch law requires you to have adequate
health and third-party liability
insurance. Organizing your health and liability
insurance is your own responsibility. A good place
to start is by asking your current insurer if your stay
in the Netherlands is covered by your existing
policy. If not, you will need to take out
private insurance, for which we recommend IPS or
AON.
Dutch VWO
*Different requirements apply for
the International Baccalaureate / European
- Data Science: IELTS - min 6.5; 6.0 on all parts /
Baccalaureate
TOEFL: min. 90; 21 on all parts
most European secondary school diplomas
- Global Law: IELTS - min 6.0; 6.0 on all parts
which allow access to university in your own
country, such as the German Abitur, the Swiss
Matura, the French baccalauréat, or British A- Additional requirements
levels.
Additional entry requirements apply, depending on
the program in which you are interested. For
If you have a non-EU diploma, we often require an example, for a program in the field of economics
additional year at another university before you and management or data science, you need to
can start at Tilburg University. For some programs, have sufficient knowledge of mathematics. For all
we offer a foundation year. our programs, you will need to take part in an
application procedure, which involves writing a
motivation letter, and sometimes taking part in an
English language proficiency interview or writing an essay.
It is necessary to demonstrate your English
language proficiency. You can prove your
For a complete overview, please check:
proficiency in various different ways (see next
www.tilburguniversity.edu/bachelors/admissionrequ
column)
irements
All applicants must apply to the university through our online application system (MySAS) and register in
Studielink. To apply for a Bachelor’s program, follow these steps:
1. Choose your program - Make sure it suits your interests, skills and career goals
2. Check the program’s admission requirements and deadlines - You can see a complete overview of the
requirements and deadlines per program on our website https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/bachelors
3. Register in Studielink - Studielink is the Dutch national registration system for higher education in the
Netherlands. All prospective students need to register in this system
4. Submit your application online - You must apply online through our online application system
MySAS. You will need to fill in information about yourself and your educational background and you will
also be able to upload all your supporting documents before submitting your application.
5. Admission’s decision - For most programs, you will receive the outcome of your application within 4-6
weeks.
6. Accept your offer - If you are (conditionally) accepted, you will receive an offer. You can follow the
instructions in your offer letter to confirm your place in the program.
Would you like to know more before you
decide? Find out more about Tilburg University
and our study programs by watching a virtual
lecture, meeting us in your city, or visiting us
on campus!