Tilburg University is a specialized research university based in the Brainport Region in the south of the Netherlands. This region is named smartest region in the world. We are known for our high-quality education, social orientation, and strong campus feeling.
We offer a large number of English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Research Master’s programs in the areas of:• Economics & Management• Law & Public Administration• Social & Behavioral Sciences• Data Science & Econometrics• Organization Studies & HR• Finance & Accountancy• Communication & Digital Sciences• Humanities & Theology
The university’s specialization in the Social Sciences, Business and Law, means the university holds very strong positions in international rankings in these fields; we for example rank #5 in the world in the field of Business Administration (Shanghai ARWU 2019).
With 17,500 students from over 100 different countries all on one campus, it is a diverse, medium-sized university, on the edge of the city of Tilburg. A quick 10-minute bike ride takes students from the campus right to the city center, where most of them live. It is a city in constant development, where many creative initiatives come to bloom.
Tilburg University's mission is to inspire students to contribute to the development of a better, fairer, and more sustainable society, which is why the university's motto is ‘Understanding Society’.