Tilburg University is a thriving university specializing in Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities. Social connection, academic excellence, and a strong campus feeling are at the heart of our education experience. Our green campus offers an attractive base for fostering an international community where students and teachers can inspire and challenge each other. Tilburg University consists of five different schools: Economics & Management, Law, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Digital Sciences, and Theology. 

Located on a compact, suburban campus west of the city center, Tilburg is in one of the loveliest parts of the southern Netherlands with its many forests, lakes, dunes and rivers. Tilburg has become a cultural center for young people where students can enjoy restaurants, cafés and historical sites. It’s a true university city, too: with a population of 30,000 students, 1 in 8 people in Tilburg is a student!

 

Program Website

Course Description

While the official language of the university Dutch, Tilburg University offers a wide variety of courses taught in English from Business and Economics to Psychology or Computer Science. 

Students are encouraged to take Dutch language courses can take up to 12 ECTS per semester of the language in courses such as Discovering Dutch or Dutch I for International students 

Credits Earned 

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 24-30 ECTS per semester. Students typically enroll in about 4-6 classes per semester. A semester is broken into two blocks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.  

If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance.  

Certificate Programs  

ISEP students can receive Certificates in several fields of study. Students that pass all courses that belong to a certificate program will receive their transcript and additionally the certificate. 

Certificates offered in the Fall semester are in the fields of Accountancy, Finance, Marketing, Management, Information and Supply Chain Management, Economics, and Entrepreneurship. Certificates offered in the spring semester include the field of Data Science. 

Sample Classes Available:   

Economics and Management

(TiSEM - Fall)

Psychology

Social Sciences

Law/International Relations

Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence

Economics of the European Union

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

European History: Politics & Culture

Imagining Justice: Perspectives on Law and Humanities

Data Structures and Algorithms

Big Data Marketing Analytics

Experimental Psychology

Feminist Theories

International Trade and Investment Law

Methods for responsible AI

History of Economic Thought

Brain and Behavior (Psychology)

Multiculturalism and identity

International Human Rights Law

AI for Nature and Environment

Internal Control and Risk Management

Developmental Psychology

Sustainability, Health and Well-being

Law, Technology and Society

Ethics of AI

Marketing & Branding

Personality Disorders

Human Futures in the Digital Age

The World's Legal Systems 

Human Centered Design

For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below. 

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Quiamony Gaskins 703-504-9963 | QGaskins@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Tilburg University

Tilburg University is a research university based in the south of the Netherlands. It is recognized for the high quality of education, social orientation, and strong campus feeling. The educational...

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Business Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance International Business/Trade/Commerce Management Information Systems

  • Computer and Information Sciences: Recommended!

    Artificial Intelligence Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

  • International/Global Studies

  • Law/Criminal Justice: Recommended!

    Business Law International Business, Trade, and Tax Law International Law Legal Studies

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences Recommended!

    Humanities

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies:

    Philosophy Religious Studies

  • Psychology Recommended!

    Behavioral Sciences

  • Social Sciences: Recommended!

    Political Science and Government Sociology

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • IELTS Score: 6
  • IELTS Writing Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Reading Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Listening Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Speaking Score: 5.5
  • LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS
  • LPR Writing Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Reading Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Listening Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Speaking Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Required Documents

Students will be expected to provide a transcript with a list of courses they are taking in the current semester with their official ISEP application.

Students wanting to study Business or Economics need to upload a document to the Portfolio section of the application including the following:

- a list of 8-10 business courses that you have completed at the university level

- listing 1 upper-level math course you have taken at university-level

- a statement you have declared business as your official field of study at your home university

Internal Application 

Students will be expected to submit a supplemental application which is required of the host institution for the purpose of admission and enrollment. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email after placement.  

Accommodations Needs 

Tilburg University has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, hearing, mobility, and some learning accommodations can be arranged. Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer in advance to request if specific accommodations can be arranged. 

Graduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Auditing Business Management Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Management Information Systems Marketing Organizational Behavior Studies

  • Communication

  • Computer and Information Sciences

    Artificial Intelligence

  • Law/Criminal Justice: Recommended!

    Business Law International Business, Trade, and Tax Law International Law Legal Studies

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies

  • Psychology Recommended!

  • Social Sciences: Recommended!

    Political Science and Government Sociology

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • IELTS Score: 6
  • IELTS Writing Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Reading Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Listening Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Speaking Score: 5.5
  • LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS
  • LPR Writing Score: C1 - Advanced Plus-Superior
  • LPR Reading Score: C1 - Advanced Plus-Superior
  • LPR Listening Score: C1 - Advanced Plus-Superior
  • LPR Speaking Score: C1 - Advanced Plus-Superior
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Required Documents

Students will be expected to provide a transcript with a list of courses they are taking in the current semester with their official ISEP application.

Students wanting to study Business or Economics need to upload a document to the Portfolio section of the application including the following:

- a list of 8-10 business courses that you have completed at the university level

- listing 1 upper-level math course you have taken at university-level

- a statement you have declared business as your official field of study at your home university

Internal Application 

Students will be expected to submit a supplemental application which is required of the host institution for the purpose of admission and enrollment. Instructions will be sent by the ISEP Host Coordinator by email after placement.  

Accommodations Needs 

Tilburg University has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, hearing, mobility, and some learning accommodations can be arranged. Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer in advance to request if specific accommodations can be arranged. 

Other Academic Conditions

All candidates should be entering their third year of study at the time of application. Most courses are intended for students who have completed entry level coursework, at least four or five courses, in their major field prior to exchange.

Students interested in the business program must be declared majors and have completed eight to ten business courses at the time of application, including one upper-level math course.

ACADEMICS

Using the website for course availability link above, please view detailed course information by semester in the Excel file on the university website. 

Courses are organized alphabetically  

Students can filter by semester and course level  

Students can see pre-requisites (if applicable) in far-right column  

Final course information is normally published in late July/early August prior to the semester. 

See the Language Center Courses here.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

All applicants should be entering their third or fourth year of study at the time of application. Most courses are intended for students who have completed entry level coursework and at least four or five courses in their major field of study prior to exchange. 

Business 

Students interested in the business program must be declared majors and have completed 8-10 business courses at the time of application, including one upper-level math course. 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

- Please note that the academic calendar at Tilburg University is divided into two semesters (Fall and Spring) with two 'Blocks’ per semester. Courses can span one or multiple blocks. 

- See Academic Calendar by School here.

- The Fall schedule contains courses listed in Block 1 and Block 2 and runs from Late August through Mid January 

Exams end before Christmas or in January depending on Faculty. It may be possible to return home early and arrange exams remotely if necessary. Exam schedules are not finalized until the beginning of the semester. * 

- The Spring schedule contains courses listed in Block 3 and Block 4 and runs from Late January through Mid-June with Exams taking place in Late May into June.  

*NOTE: It is the student's responsibility to make all plans if selecting a distance exam. Neither ISEP nor your Host Coordinators can make these arrangements for you. 

MEDICAL SERVICES IN TILBURG: There is currently a lot of pressure on General Practitioner (GP) services in Tilburg. Students with pre-existing medical conditions who know they may need regular medical attention are advised to start looking for a GP with available spaces before their arrival in Tilburg.

Similarly, students who take regular medication are advised to stock up on their prescribed medication in their home country, and to bring enough medication to Tilburg to last them at least a few weeks. It is wise to check with the airline or travel operator how much medication is allowed on board.

BANK ACCOUNT: 

ISEP students will need to open a Dutch Bank account. For more information, please check the following website: Open a Dutch bank account | Tilburg University

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible. 

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

Tilburg University’s team of specialist Immigration Coordinators process visa applications for all incoming students who require a visa and/or residence permit to study in the Netherlands. They help students through every step of the process, taking into account your personal situation. Immigration matters | Tilburg University

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