Tilburg University in Tilburg, Netherlands
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Europe

Tilburg University

Tilburg, Netherlands

Undergraduate strengths: Economics, Law, Data Science, Social Sciences. Taught primarily in English.

Official site Figures are indicative estimates
The decision

Is Tilburg University right for you?

Best for students who

  • want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
  • prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
  • enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Tilburg
  • are set on Economics, Law, Data Science

Maybe not for you if you

  • are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
  • prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
  • want a subject well outside Economics or Law

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

VWO; IELTS 6.5.

Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

What these grades mean
  • IELTS โ€” English language test scored 0-9. Most universities want 6.0-7.5 overall.

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): โ‚ฌ13,000 โ€“ โ‚ฌ19,500
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): โ‚ฌ2,400โ€“โ‚ฌ2,600
  • Living: โ‚ฌ10,000 โ€“ โ‚ฌ13,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) โ€” always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

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Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).

Typical graduate salary: โ‚ฌ35,000โ€“โ‚ฌ52,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term โ€” joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & Tilburg

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Useful links

Visa โ€” Netherlands

MVV + residence permit for study

Your university applies on your behalf via IND. Most non-EU students need an entry visa (MVV) and residence permit.

2โ€“4 weeks (handled by university) โ‚ฌ243 (paid via university)
  • Admission letter
  • Proof of funds (~โ‚ฌ14,000/yr)
  • Valid passport
  • Health insurance

Closest airports

  • AMS ยท Amsterdam Schiphol
    ~30 km from Tilburg
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