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Tilburg University

Tilburg University excels in economics, law, social sciences, and data science. Home to one of Europe's best law schools and a rapidly growing data science faculty.

19000
Students
28%
International
1927
Established
1
Programs
City
🇳🇱 Tilburg, Netherlands
Languages
English, Dutch
Tuition (EU)
€2,530/year
Tuition (Non-EU)
€11,500–€16,000/year
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✓ Top European law school
✓ Strong data science focus
✓ Small class sizes
✓ Research-active faculty
✓ Global alumni network

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PhD Economics

PhD in Economics

Fully-funded doctoral research position in Economics at Tilburg. Dutch PhD candidates are salaried employees with full benefits. Positions are filled by applic…

⏱ 4 years 🌐 English 📝 IELTS 6.5+ 📅 Rolling
Non-EU tuition
Salaried position (~€2,700–€3,700/mo)
EU tuition
Salaried position
Deadline: Rolling / by vacancy
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Tilburg at a glance

LocationTilburg, Netherlands
TypeResearch University
QS World Ranking#401
Founded1927
Students19000 (28% international)
Tuition, non-EU/EEA€11,500–€16,000/year
Tuition, EU/EEA€2,530/year
Teaching languagesEnglish, Dutch
Official websitehttps://www.tilburguniversity.edu

Last updated August 2026. Always confirm fees and deadlines with the university.

Frequently asked questions about Tilburg

How much are the tuition fees at Tilburg?

Tuition at Tilburg University is €11,500–€16,000/year for non-EU/EEA students and €2,530/year for EU/EEA students. Fees can differ per program, so confirm on the official university website.

What IELTS score do I need for Tilburg?

The English-taught programs at Tilburg University listed on YassApply require an overall IELTS score of 6.5 to 7.0 (or an equivalent TOEFL score). The exact minimum depends on the program.

When is the application deadline for Tilburg?

Application deadlines at Tilburg University are set per program — for example MSc Data Science and Society: 1 May. Programs start in September.

Does Tilburg offer programs taught in English?

Yes. YassApply lists 7 English-taught programs at Tilburg University (5 Master's, 2 PhD), including MSc Data Science and Society, MSc Economics, MSc Global Business and Sustainability, MSc Human Resource Studies, MSc Law and Technology.

Is Tilburg a good choice for international students?

Tilburg University (Research University, Tilburg, Netherlands) is ranked #401 in the QS World University Rankings, has about 19,000 students, 28% of whom are international. It was founded in 1927.

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