University College Tilburg: Liberal Arts and Sciences
In the interdisciplinary Bachelor’s program in Liberal Arts and Sciences you approach societal challenges from a multitude of perspectives. By combining insights from a range of disciplines such as law, economics, philosophy, sociology, psychology and cognitive neuroscience, you gain an in-depth understanding of complex global issues with different interests at stake.
Education as of September 2022
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Short overview of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Program and courses
Program content
Liberal Arts and Sciences provides you with a broad, interdisciplinary foundation and the possibility to specialize by choosing one of five majors. The program gives you much opportunity to make your own choices.
- During your first year you will be introduced to the core disciplines covered within the program.
- In the second year you choose a major. This major consists of both compulsory courses and elective courses. You can choose one of five majors:
- Business and Economics
- Law in an International Context
- Social Sciences: Human Behavior
- Arts and Humanities: Past – Present – Future
- Cognitive Neuroscience: Brain and Cognition
- In the third year you can tailor your study program even further. Now you can also choose electives from outside the program, for instance at a university abroad. You finish your studies with a Bachelor’s thesis. Your degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) depends on the major you choose.
Typical courses are:
More on the program and courses
- Brain and Behavior
Gain fundamental knowledge, including the anatomy, function and pharmacology of the nervous system. Explore elementary theories about the relation between the organism and behavior and discuss topics such as How do we perceive the world around us? - Evil
What is evil, and how do we define it? What can we do to prevent evil? These questions are explored through a number of cases (historical and contemporary) of evildoing. Investigate evil as a social, psychological and ethical phenomenon.
- Diversity and Community
Research societal questions that surround diversity, for example, What does it mean to disagree with someone's core beliefs? What diversity policies are the most effective? These questions are at the core of sociological research and thus offer a great opportunity to learn more about what it means to do scientific research with a sociological lens.
Why this Bachelor's program in Tilburg?
Study Liberal Arts and Sciences in Tilburg
- You become part of a stimulating, open, diverse and supportive community that includes students from 30+ different countries and diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
- The program offers small-scale and intensive education.
- You will learn how to approach societal challenges from a multitude of perspectives.
- We offer you opportunities to explore and develop relevant skills and tools, such as debating skills, entrepreneurial skills, and tools to deal with failure and adversity.
- You live and study in an environment that suits you best! University College Tilburg offers you the possibility to live with your fellow students*, without this being mandatory.
*Are you interested in living together with fellow Liberal Arts and Sciences students in the city center of Tilburg? Check Step 7 on the Application and admission page to see when you can apply for that option. There are limited rooms available in the shared housing facility, which means a room is not guaranteed.
What to expect when coming to Tilburg
Beyond your Bachelor's: Extracurricular Activities
Beyond your Bachelor: Extracurricular Activities
- Become an active member of study association Extra Muros, which organizes a range of academic as well as cultural and social activities for the Liberal Arts and Sciences community.
- Challenge yourself by participating in one of the Honors programs.
After your Bachelor's
Careers and subsequent Master’s programs
After obtaining your Bachelor's degree in UCT: Liberal Arts and Sciences, you can choose to do a Master's program. After you have completed a Master's program, you will have favorable career prospects as a PhD student, or accountmanager.
Graduates found work at ASML, Greenpeace, de Europese Commissie and UNHCR.
Application and admission
Please follow the national application and admission procedure (in Dutch) if you are applying based on a Dutch vwo or hbo-p diploma, regardless of your nationality. A general description of the national application procedure is also available in English.
Admission requirements
- To be eligible for admission to a research university such as Tilburg University, you must have a high school diploma equal to the highest level of secondary education in the Netherlands (the Dutch vwo diploma).
- As this Bachelor’s program is taught entirely in English, you must prove your English language proficiency.
You can find more detailed information about the admission requirements on this program's 'Application and admission' page.
Tuition fees and monthly cost of living
Tuition fees
When you wish to study at Tilburg University, you must pay a tuition fee.
- Tuition fees cover the cost of lectures and facilities provided by the university, such as the extensive university library, Wi-Fi on campus, and symposia and other meetings.
- Tuition fees at Tilburg University are always for one full academic year.
More information on the tuition fees and rates
Estimated monthly costs of living
Besides the tuition fees, you will have living costs and other expenses. You will find life in Tilburg relatively inexpensive compared to life in other Dutch university cities, such as Amsterdam and Utrecht. The approximate cost of living is between € 925 en € 1.125 per month.
| (Furnished) accommodation | Starting from € 550 per month |
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| Foods & Drinks | € 200 per month |
| Books & Readers | € 65 per month |
| Insurance | € 100 per month |
| Sport membership | + € 139.95 per year |
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Mihaela
Bachelor's student"The challenging and interesting academic disciplines made me think outside the box and become more confident in public speaking. Also, the small-scale international community allowed me to make friends for life."
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Alina
Bachelor's student"The Liberal Arts and Sciences program allowed me to develop both academically, as well as personally. It helped me broaden my perspective and deepen my knowledge in various fields - all in an open, diverse and resourceful environment."
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Siqi
Bachelor's student"This program offered me exposure to an international community, access to courses in different disciplines and many academic and professional possibilities for the future. Choosing this study program has been the most challenging and rewarding decision I could ever imagine."
Meet us
Throughout the year you have the opportunity to meet us and learn more about Tilburg University and the programs that we offer. You can take part in various types of events: on-campus, abroad or online.
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Campus Experience
Are you curious about life as a student at Tilburg University, or not sure which university you want to attend? Discover our compact and green campus during the Campus Experience and find out if Tilburg University is your future home.
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Bachelor's Open day
Do you want to know which Bachelor's program suits you best? Sign up for the Bachelor’s Open day on Saturday, November 5. Get to know more about our international Bachelor's programs and ask our students, teachers and study advisors all your questions.
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Student for a day Bachelor's programs
Do you have a specific study program in mind or are you still considering various options? Join one or more of our Student for a day event(s) in Fall 2022. Together with our students you can attend a variety of mini-lectures and discover whether the study program suits you. The exact data are not scheduled yet.
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Are you and Liberal Arts and Sciences a match? If you...
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have a broad interest and want to actively engage in discussions and debates
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like to reflect on the pressing topics in today's society and you want to actively contribute to solutions
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want to be part of an international community
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are curious and open to new points of view
Then this is the program for you!