Registration Day: online services

When you arrive in the Netherlands during our Registration Day, we will give you a warm welcome and a pleasant arrival in Tilburg. Because of the current coronavirus measures, the Registration Day for the Fall semester of 2020 will mainly take place online. On this page, we provide you with all kinds of activities, amenities, and services that will contribute to a relaxed and organized start to your stay. Please read the information on this webpage carefully.

What to do if you arrive after Registration Day

On August 21, we organized our Registration Day. Most of the services we offered that day are still available for you if you arrive after Registration Day. You also need to register your arrival online, so start with your registration at arrival. Register your presence at Tilburg University only and as soon as you have arrived in Tilburg. Please fill out our online form in order to indicate you have arrived safe and sound.

Information for late arrivals

On this webpage you can find information that will contribute to a relaxed and organized start to your stay. Please follow all the steps on this webpage and make sure you read the information carefully.

Also check out these information booklets, with useful information about everything you need to know when studying in Tilburg.

Any questions?

Contact your International Admissions Coordinator (degree seeking students only)

Information degree seeking students

The information below is applicable to the following degree seeking students:

All Bachelor programs (except our Bachelor’s program in Theology)
Pre-Master, Master or Research Master programs (except our programs from the Tilburg School of Catholic Theology and the Research Master’s programs at CentER)

Welcome to Tilburg University for your degree program! We are here to answer any questions you may have about your admission – or just to say hello/hola/bonjour/ciao/Guten Tag….

If you are starting a complete degree program here at Tilburg University and arrived in the Netherlands after Registration Day (Friday, August 21, 2020) and so were unable to take part in our online Registration Day, please contact your International Admissions Coordinator either via e-mail or by phone if you have any questions about your admission. We wish you all good luck with your studies!

Research Master's students at CentER
Have you just arrived in the Netherlands and missed the Registration Day? No problem! If you still have questions, please contact us via center-gs@tilburguniversity.edu.
Degree students of Tilburg School of Catholic Theology
Read more information on the introduction

Payment in installments (only for degree students)

We have a manual available for international degree students who have not met their payment requirements and do not have a SEPA bank account, but wish to have the ability to pay in installments.

Download our instruction digital authorization Fall intake 2020-2021

Contact your Study Abroad & Exchange coordinator (exchange students only)

Things to arrange

There are a few things you need to arrange when you start living in the Netherlands and start studying at Tilburg University. Possibly, you have already arranged them. If not, we can support you by providing more information or refering you to people who can help you further.

Welcome bag

If you have not received a welcome bag at your housing agency, you can go to IESN Tilburg at Carpe Noctem. This welcome bag contains useful information about Tilburg University, public transport, a map of Tilburg, a SIM card and much more. Carpe Noctem is open from 12:00 to 15:00 hrs every Tuesday and Thursday.

See the route from Tilburg Central Station to Carpe Noctem

Information to open a Dutch bank account

Immigration

If you have any questions related to immigration, the Immigration Team is more than willing to help you with:

Dutch residence permit
Registration at the City Hall (Social Security Number- in Dutch: BSN)
Dutch bank account
Healthcare insurance
Immigration procedure
Intra EU-mobility
Tuberculosis test

Ask your questions via a live chat

You can reach the Immigration Team in case you have any personal questions via a ZOOM live chat on the following dates and times:

Mondays from 10:00 - 11:00 hrs
Wednesdays and Fridays from 15:00 - 16:00 hrs

For further information, contact details and the link to the Live ZOOM chat click on the link below.

Aon Student Insurance

Are you going to study in the Netherlands and would you like to know more about the possibilities Aon (preferred supplier) can offer you? Don’t forget your insurance policies! Get them sorted out now with AON’s student insurance packages. Specially designed for students going abroad. Everything can be arranged online.

Find more information on the website of: AON Student Insurance

Tilburg University Student Card

With your student account, you can apply for the 'University Card'. You will need this card to have access to buildings, borrow books from the library, use printing facilities, and identify yourself within Tilburg University. This card will also give you plenty of discounts and promotions in Tilburg!

How to apply?

You can apply for the University Card as soon as you have arrived in the Netherlands. You will receive an e-mail when the card is ready to be picked up at the Library (usually within two weeks).

Internal services for students

Below, you will find useful information about additional facilities that will support you during your studies in Tilburg.

Student development

Dean of Students

If you face problems during your studies, and it’s not strictly related to your study program, please contact a dean of students for guidance and advice. Take a look on their webpage for the topics for which you can approach them.

Student psychologists

Our student psychologists can offer short-term individual therapy aimed at improving study-related or specific personal life phase problems that might influence your academic progress. Take a look on their webpage for more information and for the application form.

Student Career Services

Student Career Services is happy to help you with your transition to the labor market. Student Career Services offers you individual guidance, workshops, career events, and a mentor program.

Tilburg University Chaplaincy

Tilburg University Chaplaincy offers its contribution to university life, not so much by dealing with 'different matter', but by constantly considering the question of the meaning of everything. Tilburg University Chaplaincy offers time and space for this by organizing regular activities, which are open for everyone.

Talent status/Dual career

Tilburg University provides facilities to students who want to combine their dual careers. Find out if you can apply for a talent status and get insight into a complete overview of the facilities for dual career students.

Tilburg student life

Our partners will help you on your way to learn more about student life in Tilburg.

Student association I*ESN

I*ESN Tilburg is a non-profit student association that organizes activities for all international and Dutch internationally minded students. We aim to enrich international student life in Tilburg by organizing various activities. For hosting many of these great activities, we also have our own bar and international meeting point ‘Carpe Noctem’ in the city center!

Go to the live reports of the Registration Day (YouTube Channel I*ESN)
Go to I*ESN Tilburg's website

**Become an I*ESN Tilburg member**

Do you want to experience the best time of your life? Become an I*ESN Tilburg member!

Get your I*ESN Tilburg membership

We Activate Tilburg

We Activate Tilburg (WAT) believes that being a student is more than just studying. All (international) students are encouraged to become an active student: join a study, student, sports, or any other type of association and develop yourself personally, socially, and professionally. You can find an overview of all the associations and their activities on our website.

Go to We Activate Tilburg's website

Tilburg City

Student in Tilburg

Law, economics, data science… Over 31,000 students study in Tilburg. Whatever program you choose, in Tilburg you will be educated for a brilliant career. In addition to your studies, there is plenty of room left for you to do all kinds of other things. Would you like to combine your studies with sports, a study association, or a fraternity? Or would you like to know more about the city and the hottest chill spots in town? Student in Tilburg helps you to get to know everything about your new hometown.

Go to the Student in Tilburg website

Follow Student in Tilburg on Instagram

Watch a short video about student life in Tilburg

VVV (Tourist information)

VVV Tilburg is the place to get information and tips about events, activities, and hotspots in Tilburg. Our social media shares exciting news and initiatives by Tilburg locals. Check out our website for the latest and ongoing events. Curious to know more? You can contact us via e-mail or phone +31 (0)13 - 532 3720; our staff is excited to help you!

Go to the VVV website

Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram: VVVTilburg

International Center Tilburg

We are International Center and we are here to help you build your new life. We organize all kinds of events, provide part-time jobs, and provide assistance with formalities (healthcare insurances, subsidies, student finance, and more). If you are looking to make new friends, be sure to drop by our café in the city center! We are looking forward to meeting you.

Go to the International Center Tilburg website