Bachelor Data Science

Application and admission for BSc Data Science

The BSc Data Science is a joint program of Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The application and admission procedure is done exclusively via TU/e. You cannot, nor should you apply via both universities. Once you have completed your enrollment at TU/e, you will automatically be enrolled at Tilburg University.

Please read before continuing

Are you applying based on a non-Dutch school/university education (including IB or EB obtained at a Dutch institution), regardless of your nationality*?

Follow the procedure below

Are you applying based on a Dutch VWO or HBO-P diploma, regardless of your nationality?
 

Go to the national procedure (Dutch)
 

Go to the national procedure (ENG)

*including Suriname, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

This page contains a brief overview of the application process for the BSc Data Science. For the complete information we refer you to the website of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). In all cases, the information on the TU/e website is leading.

a) Check your eligibility

1. Diploma requirements

Diploma requirements

To be eligible for admission you must have a high school diploma equal to the highest level of secondary education in the Netherlands (the Dutch vwo diploma).

Please check the website of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) for:

2. English language requirements

English language requirements

As this bachelor’s program is taught entirely in English, you must prove your English language proficiency by submitting the results of one of the following tests: 

IELTS Academic: Overall band score of at least 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 for each section.  

  • We do not accept IELTS Online

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Overall band score of at least 90 AND a minimum score of 21 for each section. 

  • Only the TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) is accepted.
  • All scores need to be from 1 test date. 
  • MyBest Scores are not accepted.

University of Cambridge, proof that you have passed the:

  • C2 proficiency (formally known as CPE) with overall score 180 with a minimum of 169 in each section  
    OR
  • C1 Advanced Certificate (formally known as CAE) with overall score 176 with a minimum of 169 in each section

Please note 

  • The test results must not be older than two years at the time of application. 
  • Your English language proficiency test results must be available when you submit your application. If not, your application will be rejected. A new application, including test results, will only be accepted if it is submitted before the application deadline. As it may take a considerable amount of time before you receive your test results, we advise you to register for the test of your choice months before starting your application.

Please check the website of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) for more details and the criteria for exemption from the English language requirement. 

For information and registration details regarding the tests, including applicable fees, please visit the official websites of IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge.  

3. Mathematics requirements

Mathematics requirements

Mathematics is a required course. This means that even if you have obtained or are going to obtain a recognized diploma, you must be able to prove that you have a sufficient level of Mathematics.

Please check the website of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) for more information on the mathematics requirements. 

b) Please note the deadline to register

If you want to start the program end of August 2024, you must submit your complete application at the latest by: 

EEA Nationals

May 1, 2024

Non-EEA Nationals

May 1, 2024

c) Follow the procedure for international applicants

The application and admission procedure is done exclusively via Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). You can find the complete step-by-step procedure on their website. Once you have completed your enrollment at TU/e, you will automatically be enrolled at Tilburg University.

Go to the website of Eindhoven University of Technology

Any questions?

Please feel free to contact us with any personal queries. You can contact us before, during or after you have submitted your application. Our team will be glad to answer all your questions and provide you with detailed practical information. If a question cannot be answered by Tilburg University, we can refer you to the right department within Eindhoven University of Technology.