Language Vouchers

Are you a registered student at Tilburg University and do you pay your tuition here? Then you are entitled to one set of language vouchers. At the start of your studies, you receive 12 digital language vouchers. Exchange students and pre-master students also receive these 12 vouchers. With the vouchers, you can take Language Center courses. A voucher is usually worth 1 ECTS. You can see how many vouchers you have left in your Individual Study Guide, part of the Electronic Study Guide. If you have no more language vouchers, but you would still like to take a language course, you have to pay for the course.

Please click 'Language Vouchers’ Explanation and Conditions or see the frequently asked questions below for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions about Language Vouchers

Who receives language vouchers?
All students who pay tuition at Tilburg University receive 12 language vouchers once when they first register. Exchange students also receive 12 vouchers.

What can I do with language vouchers?
Language vouchers can be used to take language courses with Tilburg University's Language Center. If you have no more vouchers and you want to take another course, you will have to pay for it.

Which courses can I take with my language vouchers?
All the voucher courses of the Language Center are in the Electronic Study Guide under Subject descriptions --> Language Center.

How can I see if I still have any language vouchers?
You can see how many vouchers you still have on your Individual Study Guide. This is part of the Electronic Study Guide.

How do I register for Language Center courses?
As for any other course, you enrol via COMAP. The system checks if you still have enough vouchers to take the course. If you do not have enough vouchers, you cannot enrol via COMAP. You need to go the Student Desk and enrol at a charge.

When can I enrol?
For courses in the first semester (autumn), you can register in August, so until approximately one week before the start of the courses. For the courses in the second semester (spring), you have more time: from August to January. The second registration period also closes approximately one week before the start of the lectures. The exact dates are on the Language Center website.

When can I still unenrol?
You can unenrol until the end of each registration period. Of course, you will get the vouchers back (or your enrolment fee will be reimbursed). After the registration period deadline, this is no longer possible and you can no longer unenrol.

Can I get my vouchers back?
You will get your vouchers back if you unenrol before the registration period deadline. After that, you will not get your vouchers back, even when another class you want or need to take is taught at the same time as your language course. When you reconsider or change your mind for any other reason, your vouchers will not be returned either.

How do I know if my language level if sufficient to take part in a course?
You can find the required or assumed proficiency level in the course description in the Electronic Study Guide. If you have doubts about your level, you can take a test for English and Dutch at the Student Desk. The course descriptions of French, German, Spanish, and Italian offer a digital test. After that, you decide for yourself.

Do my language vouchers guarantee a place on the course?
Usually, everyone will be able to register for a course of their choice. However, sometimes the course is full. You can then put your name on a list for a reserve group. In that case, you will be the first to know if and when any places are available. In some cases, the language centre is forced to cancel a course. All people who have registered will, of course, get their vouchers and/or money back.

If I am required to take a language course, does that cost me any vouchers?
For language courses in the required study program, no vouchers need to be paid. Registration for these courses is arranged by your faculty.

Do I get study points (ECTS) for Language Center courses?
Yes. If you pass the final exam, you get the number of ECTS as mentioned in the ESG. These study points will appear on your grade list when you graduate, usually as an optional course. Information about the exact arrangements for your particular program can be obtained from the education office of your faculty. Anyone who wishes can also receive a certificate.

I am a student at a different university or at higher education and take courses at Tilburg University. Do I still get vouchers?
No, just students who are enrolled at Tilburg University and pay tuition there are entitled to language vouchers.