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Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
(pop. 200,000)
Student Enrollment: 12,000
Language of instruction: Dutch, English
www.tilburguniversity.nl/
Course information
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
Chance of Placement
Chance of placement for US and International students is Limited.
Courses
Faculties of Economics and Business Administration -AACSB, Humanities, Law and Social and Behavorial Sciences.
Academic Notes
Tilburg is strong in the social sciences and humanities. The faculties of Economics and Business Administration, Law, and Social and Behavioral Sciences offer a great number of courses in English and it is possible for ISEP students to create an individual study program with one or more faculties.
There are also a number of certificate programs available to exchange students. The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration offers two certificate programs each semester: the International Business Administration Diploma and the European Economics and Finance Certificate. The Faculty of Law offers a certificate program in in European Law. For more information on available programs, please visit http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/.
Special Academic Conditions
Students should have at least one, but preferably two, years of academic training in the field concerned while on an exchange.
Language Notes
Courses in English are available in most subjects. Dutch language courses for non-native speakers are available throughout the academic year (included in ISEP benefits). Multilateral applicants who are not native English speakers must submit a minimum official or institutional TOEFL score of 575 (233 CBT) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.
Program Dates
Academic year: late August to late June; Semester 1: late August to late January; Semester 2: late January to late June. Re-exams are in January and June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in student apartments and given a stipend for purchasing meals at the cafeteria or preparing their own meals. Disabled students can be accommodated. Married student housing is available (not included in ISEP benefits).
Student Activities
There are many student organizations at Tilburg University, including academic, social and athletic groups and clubs. Two special student organizations, Erasmus Student Network and ICONN, organize many activities during the semester for international students.
Profile
Originally established in 1927 as a school of economics, Tilburg has since diversified its curriculum to include several main faculties, as well as special research programs and institutes. Tilburg University (Universiteit van Tilburg) is a private university of Catholic affiliation. A large number of research institutions are directly allied to Tilburg including the Center for Economic Research (CentER), one of the top research institutes for fundamental economic research in Europe; the Schoordijk Institute, both a graduate school and a research institute for Jurisprudence and Comparative Law; and the major part of social-scientific research is done under the aegis of the Research Institute Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Total enrollment: 11,000.
Location
The 11-hectare university campus is located in the city of Tilburg, about 100 kilometers south of Amsterdam. Brussels and Paris are within a few hours' reach by train, car or bus.
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