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Tilburg University

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world rank  538

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University Overview

Established in 1927, Tilburg University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tilburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Brabant. This institution also has a branch campus in Utrecht and Den Bosch. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science), Tilburg University (TiU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Tilburg University (TiU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 98-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Dutch higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TiU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Tilburg University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Tilburg University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Tilburg University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Tilburg University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym TiU
Founded 1927
Motto Understanding Society
Colours Blue, white and gold
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Warandelaan 2
Tilburg
5037 AB North Brabant
Netherlands
Tilburg University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Tilburg University Phone Number (13) 466 9111
Tilburg University Fax Number (13) 466 3019
Other locations Utrecht and Den Bosch

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Recognition and Accreditation

Tilburg University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Tilburg University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1927


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Tilburg University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Tilburg University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Tilburg University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Tilburg University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Tilburg University's academic range and degree level offering.



Tilburg University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Tilburg University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Tilburg University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Tilburg University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Tilburg University.



Tilburg University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Tilburg University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Tilburg University Admission Info


Tilburg University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Tilburg University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Tilburg University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Tilburg University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Tilburg University's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Tilburg University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

Information for international students at Tilburg University:

  • Tilburg University hosts more than 4700 international students.


Tilburg University's Admission Office Admission Office

Warandelaan 2
Tilburg 5037AB
(13) 466 9111
(13) 466 2512

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Tilburg University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Tilburg University Size and Profile


Tilburg University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Tilburg University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Tilburg University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Tilburg University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Tilburg University's Control Type Control Type

Tilburg University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Tilburg University's Entity Type Entity Type

Tilburg University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Tilburg University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Tilburg University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Tilburg University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Tilburg University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Tilburg University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Tilburg University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Tilburg University Facilities


Tilburg University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Tilburg University's Library


Tilburg University's Housing University Housing

Yes

For information on Tilburg University's accommodation, students can visit: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/welcome-new-student/accommodation


Tilburg University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Tilburg University offers a comprehensive range of sports activities through its Sports Center, providing students with 68 different sports options to choose from. Based on what reported to uniRank these include:

  • Aerobics
  • Ball Sports
  • Beach Sports
  • Dance
  • Fitness
  • Indoor and Spinning
  • Martial Arts
  • Relaxation Sports
  • Outdoor Sports
  • Racket Sports
  • Virtual Lessons
  • Swimming & Ice-Skating

In addition to the Sports Center's offerings, the university also boasts 24 Student Sport Associations, providing further opportunities for students to engage in sports and physical activities.


Tilburg University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Tilburg University Services


Tilburg University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Tilburg University offers financial aids in the form of scholarships and grants for various academic programs:

  • Bachelor's programs: These programs are subsidized by the Dutch Government via the tuition fees, and therefore, Tilburg University doesn’t offer scholarships specifically for Bachelor's programs. However, there may be scholarship opportunities from the Foundation for Refugee Students (UAF) for refugees.
  • Incoming Master’s students: Tilburg University provides scholarships for incoming Master’s students.
  • Outgoing Master’s students: There are scholarships available for outgoing Master’s students.
  • Outgoing Exchange students: Scholarships are also available for outgoing Exchange students.

For more information, visit: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/bachelors-programs/scholarships-and-grants


Tilburg University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

Tilburg University has not provided us with a list of exchange programs and/or countries where to study abroad when enrolled at their institution but invites all uniRank visitors to check out the following relevant links:

  • For more information, visit: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studying/abroad


Tilburg University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Tilburg University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Tilburg University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Tilburg University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Tilburg University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Tilburg University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Tilburg University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • ENGAGE.EU


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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