Which Program Level Fits You?
Tilburg University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across multiple disciplines.
| Program Level | Overview |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (Undergraduate) | Undergraduate programmes in Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Law, Communication, Liberal Arts, and Social Sciences. |
| Master's (Postgraduate Taught) | Advanced master's programmes in Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Economics, Law, Public Governance, Psychology, and more. |
| Research Master's & PhD | Research-intensive master's and doctoral programmes supported by internationally recognised faculty and leading research centres. |
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary depending on the programme and level of study.
| Requirement | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualifications | Strong academic performance with programme-specific entry requirements |
| GPA | Competitive academic record |
| IELTS Academic | Generally 6.5+ |
| TOEFL iBT | Generally 90+ |
| Cambridge English | Accepted for eligible programmes |
| Other Requirements | |
| Academic transcripts, motivation letter, CV/résumé (where applicable), letters of recommendation, and programme-specific documents | Applicants to English-taught programmes must demonstrate English language proficiency at the time of application unless they qualify for an approved exemption. (Tilburg University) |
How to Apply
Every study level follows a similar application process, although deadlines, admission criteria, and required documents vary by programme.
- Undergraduate - choose your programme — Choose your preferred programme. Apply through Studielink, the Dutch national application system.
- Undergraduate - submit documents — Submit academic transcripts and supporting documents. Meet English language and programme-specific requirements.
- Undergraduate - accept your offer — Receive and accept your admission offer. (Tilburg University).
- Postgraduate - apply online — Apply through the Tilburg University online application portal. Upload academic transcripts and required documents.
- Postgraduate - meet requirements and accept — Meet programme-specific admission requirements. Receive your admission decision. Accept your offer and complete your Dutch student visa or residence permit process. (Tilburg University).
- Complete your Dutch student residence permit process — After accepting your offer, complete your Dutch student visa or residence permit process.
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