Master's programs

Admission Procedure

You are making a perfect decision!
We are pleased to know that you have decided to apply for one of the academic programs of Tilburg University. We offer you very high-quality education. So you made a decision you certainly will not regret.

In order to apply for one of the Master programs at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management, please take the following steps:

1. Fill in the electronic application form
2. After completion of the form you will receive an email. Follow the instructions in the email and upload all the required documents as mentioned in the online application system.
3. As soon as your application package is complete - i.e. all the required documents have been uploaded - , we will start assessing your application.
4. Within 4 to 6 weeks after your application, you will receive the decision of the Admission Committee by email.

Can I change my application request?
When you would like to make a change in your application form, that's possible. You can change your personal information or even your academic program just by sign in your account again. This also applies for the online admission system in which you upload your documents.

You still have a question?
No problem. If you have any question about the application form, please use the e-mail address that is mentioned in the conformation e-mail you receive by completing the application form.

Yes, Tilburg University has deadlines!
Don't hesitate, Tilburg will offer you a great academic experience. Please make sure you start the application process in time. Therefore: check Tilburg University Deadlines. When the deadline has past a great opportunity to study at Tilburg University has past, so hurry up!

What happens next?

After we have received your complete application package, we will review and evaluate your application.

You will receive an email and a letter stating the outcome of your admission request. There are three possibilities:

• Accepted
  If you're accepted, we will send you the official admission letter together with a so-called letter of intent. If you accept our offer, we kindly request you to sign and return the letter of intent. In May, you will receive your Tilburg University student number and further details how to continue your application. At that time, we will also provide details about the choices of accommodation. We guarantee accommodation for the 1st year of your stay in the Netherlands. If you require a visa, we will inform you personally as from the end of April about the visa procedure.
• Conditionally accepted
  If you're conditionally accepted, this means that you are admitted to our program, provided that you send the official papers that we are still waiting for such for example your final diploma or test result(s). You will receive a conditional admission letter together with a so-called letter of intent. If you accept our offer, we kindly request you to sign and return the letter of intent. We will already start your visa application if applicable. You will receive the official (unconditional) admission letter as soon as you have submitted the final documents. In May, you will receive your Tilburg University student number and further details how to continue your application, awaiting the final admission letter. At that time, we will also provide details about the choices of accommodation. We guarantee accommodation for the 1st year of your stay in the Netherlands.
• To a premaster program
  It may be possible that you do not completely fulfill the requirements. Maybe, the level of your university education is not equal to the Dutch university education system. Or maybe, you miss some courses in your current educational background. If this is the case, we may offer you a one-year pre-master program to prepare you for the master program of your choice.

  Rejected
  If you do not fulfill the admission requirements, your application will be rejected. We will e-mail you personally the reasons for rejection. If you object the application outcome, you may appeal the decision to the Examination Board of our school. The written appeal has to be submitted within six weeks of the application outcome.