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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
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Limited.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Limited.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Courses
School of Economics and Management -AACSB, School of Humanities, Law School and School of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Academic Notes
Tilburg is strong in Economics, Law, Social Sciences and Humanities. The Schools of Economics and Management, Law, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Humanities 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.
- Econometrics Certificate
- Management Certificate
- International Business Administration Certificate
- International Economics and Finance Certificate
- Organisation Studies Certificate
- Social Psychology Certificate
- Humanities Certificate
- Public Administration in Comparison Certificate
Students can obtain up-to-date information regarding certificate programs for exchange students by visiting: http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/exchange/programmes.
Special Academic Conditions
Students should have at least one, but preferably two, years of academic training in the field concerned while on an exchange.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Please note that all participants to the Netherlands from outside the EU must pay a residence permit fee via their host university. As of December 2009, the fee is EUR 433. See Country Handbook for details.
Language Notes
Courses in English are available in most subjects.
Dutch language courses are offered in addition to regular courses during the semester (included in ISEP benefits)
I-to-I applicants who are not native English speakers must submit a minimum official TOEFL of 550 (213 cbt;79-80 ibt), or an IELTS score of with an average minimum score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 on each of the parts.
A Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (not older than 2 years) is also accepted.
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
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 July. Students participate in an orientation program the week before the start of the semester. A meet and greet service is provided for arriving students.
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.
Student Activities
There are many student organizations at Tilburg University, including academic, social and athletic groups and clubs. Two special student organizations, the 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 government-financed 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.
Exchange students should visit the Tilburg University exchange portal for current information regarding all aspects of exchange (courses, accommodation, pre-arrival, etc.) in Tilburg: http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/exchange/.
Location
The 11-hectare university campus is located in the city of Tilburg, about 100 kilometers south of Amsterdam. With a population of nearly 200,000 inhabitants, Tilburg is the sixth largest city in the Netherlands. It is situated in the beautiful Brabant countryside, one of the most attractive areas in the Benelux. Brussels and Paris are within a few hours' reach by train, car or bus.
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