All Levels
Koopmans Scholarship
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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
"A university focused on economics, business, law and the social sciences"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#429 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (orientation year)
About Tilburg University
Tilburg University was founded in 1927 as the Roomsch Katholieke Handelshoogeschool (Roman Catholic Business School) and became a government-financed university in 1963. It focuses on economics and business, law, social and behavioural sciences, humanities and digital sciences, and Catholic theology. In 2024 it had 19,497 students, of whom 4,796 were international, and it belongs to the ENGAGE.EU European University alliance. Tilburg is #429 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, a fall of 82 places from #347.
Rankings & Recognition
#429
Ranked #429 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#347 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
ENGAGE.EU alliance member
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
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Key Facts
1927
Founded
#429
QS 2027 Rank
Public university
Type
Tilburg
Location
19,497 (2024)
Students
4,796 (2024)
International Students
Popular Programs
International Business Administration
Econometrics and Operations Research
Global Management of Social Challenges
Finance
Marketing Management
Law and Technology
Application Details
Application Route
Studielink + university portal
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
96%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (MVV + residence permit)
Post-Study Work
1 year (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Highly skilled migrant permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Koopmans Scholarship
Career Outcomes
23%
Placement Ratio
1 year (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Campus & Location
Tilburg University has its campus in Tilburg, in the south of the Netherlands.
Campus Details
Campus
in Tilburg
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
University housing partners and private rooms
Dining
Campus canteens and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
Dutch health insurance is mandatory
Activities & Clubs
Student associations
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
19,497 (2024)
International Students
4,796 (2024)
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
8,500 – 22,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Tilburg admits international students in September. Check each programme page for the application deadline.
Scholarships at Tilburg University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma accepted as equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma, plus the entry requirements of each programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, English proficiency and the entry requirements of each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (Studielink + university portal)
Diploma and academic transcripts
English proof (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo)
Motivation letter
CV / resume
Recommendation letters (master)
Proof of financial means
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Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme, language of instruction and entry rules on the Tilburg website.
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Apply online
Register in Studielink and complete the application in the university portal before the programme deadline.
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Upload documents
Upload your diploma, transcripts, English proof, motivation letter and CV; some programmes add a test or interview.
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Admission decision
The university assesses your file and sends an admission decision.
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Accept & pay
Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee instalment or deposit; the university applies for your MVV and residence permit with the IND.
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Visa & arrive
Collect the MVV at the Dutch embassy if needed, travel, collect your residence permit card and register with the municipality.
Campus & Location
Tilburg University has its campus in Tilburg, in the south of the Netherlands.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
International Business Administration
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📍 Tilburg
Bachelor's
Econometrics and Operations Research
Tilburg University
📍 Tilburg
Bachelor's
Global Management of Social Challenges
Master's
5
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📍 Tilburg
Master's
Finance
Tilburg University
📍 Tilburg
Master's
Marketing Management
Tilburg University
📍 Tilburg
Master's
Data Science and Society
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📍 Tilburg
Master's
Economics
Tilburg University
📍 Tilburg
Master's
Law and Technology (LLM)
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