Tilburg University is a public research university specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, economics, law, business sciences, theology and humanities, located in Tilburg in the southern part of the Netherlands.
Tilburg University has a student population of about 19,500 students. Tilburg University has 66 Bachelors & Master’s programs, of which 43 are offered in English. Tilburg University awards approximately 120 PhDs per year. In 2023, the university had over 92,000 alumni. The university has over 2,900 FTE staff members, of which 56% are academic staff. The institution has gained a reputation in both research and education. See for the latest rankings the overview on the Tilburg University website.

Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Warandelaan 2, 5037 AB Tilburg, Netherlands
Course Details
In the Bachelor's program in Psychology, you study mind and behavior. This program is about people. You find the answers to questions such as who we are, how we think and feel, and why we make certain decisions. This program's curriculum is flexible, which gives you the freedom to specialize by choosing one out of nine majors, combined with a minor. You will receive personal guidance to build the program that suits your talents and career aspirations best.
Total Subjects | 29 Course |
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Total Credits | 180 ECTS |
Intake | September |
English Proficiency Level | IELTS 6.0 |
Duration | 3 Years |
Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence explores the fundaments of Artificial Intelligence and its relation to the human brain. By integrating theory with hands-on practice, you immediately apply your programming, Machine learning and Deep learning skills to AI applications across various domains. By exploring topics such as the interaction between human cognition and technology, the program equips you to develop technological innovations and address the implications of using intelligent systems in our daily lives.
Total Subjects | 18 Course 1 Theiss |
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Total Credits | 180 ECTS |
Intake | September |
English Proficiency Level | IELTS 6.0 |
Duration | 3 Years |
In the Bachelor Theology, you will learn to think critically about people and society, faith and reason. You learn to assist people in the areas of meaning, philosophy of life, ethics and spirituality. Religious views also play a role in social challenges. What responsibility do people have toward society and the world? How do you work on issues of justice and tolerance in a complex society? You can also follow this program part-time. Study the Bachelor of Theology in Dutch in Utrecht or in English in Tilburg.
Total Subjects | 34 Course |
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Total Credits | 180 ECTS |
Intake | September |
English Proficiency Level | IELTS 6.0 |
Duration | 3 Years |
Digital Culture and Society (Culture Studies, previously Online Culture: Art, Media and Society), you focus on digital culture and media within our increasingly globalized world. Through different research angles on our online identities, community-building, art expressions, and interactions with (social) media, you study how tech-driven innovations and globalization influence our way of living. This program is interactive, encouraging curiosity and helping you learn to express your opinions in a diverse, multicultural setting. Much attention is paid to language and writing skills, whereby students learn to actively contribute to digital culture on our own online magazine platform by writing papers and opinion pieces.
Total Subjects | 26 Course |
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Total Credits | 180 ECTS |
Intake | September |
English Proficiency Level | IELTS 6.0 |
Duration | 3 Years |
Learn how to strategically apply IT to fundamentally change an enterprise and enable a company to achieve its strategic, tactical, and operational goals. In today’s digital society, no company can survive without decent information management. The Master's program in Information Management prepares you for an international career at the intersection of IT, Business, and Management.
Total Subjects | 13 Course Thesis & Internship |
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Total Credits | 60 ECTS |
Intake | September |
English Proficiency Level | IELTS 6.5 |
Duration | 1 Year |
Custome your degree by following one of the three tracks: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Sustainable Finance or Data Science in Finance, or choose between multiple electives. Excellent career prospects in the financial industry, both on a national and international level, with future careers such as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), financial planner, treasurer, portfolio manger, risk manager, investment advisor, and so on. A solid foundation in the theory and practice of finance. Learn about the most contemporary concepts coming from scientific literature and apply them to real-world cases during simulations, assignments and in-class discussions. Get education from some of the world’s most preeminent finance academics and top researchers from the Department of Finance at Tilburg University.
Total Subjects | 16 Course & Thesis |
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Total Credits | 60 ECTS |
Intake | September |
English Proficiency Level | IELTS 6.5 |
Duration | 1 Year |
Accounting is at the cross-section of data analysis, information provision, and human decision-making. Gain in-depth knowledge in leading international accounting standards, forecasting a firm’s value, and executing management control, as well as the emerging topics of sustainability (reporting) and data analytics.
Total Subjects | 10 Course |
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Total Credits | 60 ECTS |
Intake | September |
English Proficiency Level | IELTS 6.5 |
Duration | 1 Year |

About Tilburg!
Why Study in Tilburg?
Tilburg University’s main aim is to provide top-level academic instruction, and they are dedicated to the quality of their teaching. Educational programmes at Dutch universities are regularly assessed in national quality review procedures. Their programmes are rated as excellent. The business programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Business have been accredited by the Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Tilburg University, therefore, is proud to be distinguished as one of the very select group of European institutions to acquire AACSB accreditation.