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Study programs Tilburg University

Tilburg University's main aim is to provide top-level academic education with a mix of classic and modern programs. Educational programs at Dutch universities are regularly assessed in national quality review procedures, in which our programs are rated as excellent.

110+
nationalities on our green campus

Tilburg University student administration

Top 40
worldwide in Business & Economics and Law
30%
international students in our English-taught programs

Tilburg University student administration

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AACSB accreditation

The business programs of the School of Economics and Management have been accredited by the Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Tilburg University is therefore proud to be distinguished as one of the very select group of European institutions to acquire AACSB accreditation.

Knowledge, skills, and character

New ways of learning

To get you ready to work in a flexible and increasingly online-oriented society, Tilburg University pays a lot of attention to innovating education. Therefore, as a student, you will be exposed to diverse teaching methods and learn to solve problems and gain knowledge using new digital tools and techniques.

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As a student you need sufficient time and attention to find out which path in life is right for you. To support you with that, Tilburg University offers you support and a nurturing environment. Our educational profile has three pillars: profound knowledge, professional skills, and personal development (= character). We believe that with these 3 pillars you will be fully prepared to deal with and handle complex problems in a changing society. 

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Tight learning community

Thresholds at Tilburg University are low. We like you to have a great deal of contact with fellow students, teachers and the program team. Ours is a compact university with classes that are taught in small groups whenever possible or feasible. Students and teachers constitute a learning community in which active participation and strong commitment to and in classes is of paramount importance.

Top-level academic education

In national and international quality review procedures our education and research programs are rated as excellent. Tilburg University is, for example:

  • #36 worldwide in Accounting & Finance - QS rankings by subject 2021
  • #37 worldwide in Business and Economics - Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2022
  • #27 worldwide in Economics and Business - US News Best Global Universities 2022
  • #28 worldwide in Economics & Econometrics - QS rankings by subject 2021
  • #28 worldwide in Law - Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 2021
  • #47 worldwide in Psychology - Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2022
  • #72 worldwide in Social Sciences & Management - QS Rankings by subject 2021

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Our activities can help you decide which university and study program are the right choice for you. Throughout the year you have the opportunity to learn more about Tilburg University and the study programs that we offer.