Master's programs

Top-level master's programs within an international environment prepare you for a responsible position in society.

Admissions & Application

1. You have at least:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline1 Proficiency in English is required.2 IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Proficiency Certificate.  
1The Board of Examiners will determine whether the level of the Bachelor's or Master's degree the student completed is sufficient for admission.

2If you are an English native speaker or you have completed an English undergraduate programme, an English proficiency test is NOT required.
 

2. The (online) application form:
A printed and completed application form that must be signed and dated by you    
 

3. Required academic documents:
Certified/ authenticated copies of your diploma(s)3 A transcript of records/ grades)3, a description of the subjects and covered level Your thesis, a writing sample or a research proposal, in Academic English, minimum 2000 words
3If your diploma and grade lists are not written in Dutch, English,
   German or French, a certified sworn translation is required.
 

4. Please include also:
Three photocopies of your valid passport4 Your Curriculum Vitae & letter of motivation Chinese applicants only: A Nuffic (formerly NESO) certificate required5
4For non-EEA applicants, the passports should be at least valid for 13
     months after the academic year starts.

5For information on how to obtain a Nuffic certificate, please visit the
      Nuffic website.
 

5. Please send the application form + required documents to:
Tilburg University
Tilburg School of Humanities
Secretary Board of Examiners
PO Box 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
The Netherlands