Your international bachelor at Tilburg University in the Netherlands

Orange is the happiest colorStudy in the Netherlandsat Tilburg University

The Netherlands

About the Netherlands?

• Open-minded, multi-cultural society

• Advanced industries and trade

• Extensive and modern public transportation network

• Most Dutch people speak English

• Safe and hospitable environment

Why study in the Netherlands?

Over 1,500 programs in English

Excellent & innovative education

All Dutch research universities THE Top 250

Study abroad experience

Value for money

Be independent – become independent!

Check out the video about studying in Holland

Fun facts

o Highest population density in Europe

o The Dutch are in the top 5 of happiest people in the world

o The Netherlands is the 8th largest exporter worldwide

o There are 1180 windmills

o Tallest people in the world

o Highest percentage of broadband subscriptions in the world

o KLM is the longest running airline in the world (founded in 1919)

Dutch education system

Primary School8 years

MBO4 years

HAVO5 yearsVMBO

4 years

VWO6 years

Bachelor4 years

Bachelor3 years

MA - 1 yearWith a 1-year premaster!

University of applied sciences

Research University

IB School

Dutch Academic Degree Paths

Year Program Title

3 years

1 year

Bachelor BSc/BA/LLB

Master MSc/MA/LLM

PhD

MA with an MPhil supplement

PhD/Dr.

Research Master2 years

4 years

Tilburg UniversityUnderstanding Society

Tilburg

AMSTERDAM

EINDHOVEN

TILBURG

Founded in 1927

6 schools on one compact campus

12,599 students

1,250 international students from 95 countries

6 international Bachelor’s programs

Tilburg University

Tilburg Schools

• Tilburg School of Economics and Management

• Tilburg Law School

• Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

• Tilburg School of Humanities

• Tilburg School of Theology

• TiasNimbas Business School

Top quality education:

Best specialist university in the Netherlands

European top 10 in Economics & Business (Shanghai ranking 2014)

Internationally benchmarked and accredited programs

Strong focus on global issues

Exchange opportunities around the world

Multicultural classrooms

Active student life, many student societies

Career center that offers workshops

Why Tilburg University

Tilburg University Campus

Campus university

In one of the fastest growing economic regions

of the Netherlands

E-learning center (BlackBoard)

Wireless campus

High-tech university library

Modern Sports center

Language Lab

Augmented Reality Lab

Coffee corners and restaurants

Accommodation support

Immigration services

Tilburg University Summer School

Arrival Days in August

TOP Week

Buddy system

Services for International Students

Our International Bachelor’s Programs

Our International Bachelor’s Programs

BSc Economics BSc Econometrics and Operations ResearchBSc International Business Administration LLB Global Law BA Culture Studies (New)

Track Online Culture: Digital MediaTrack Online Culture: Global Communication

Liberal Arts and Sciences BA European History and Culture

BA Law in Europe

BSc Business and Management

BSc Social Sciences

BSc Economics

Focus on all aspects of the function of a modern market economy, by means of both economic theories, practical application and institutional design

Key coursesMacroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Development Economics, Public Sector Economics, International Trade, Business

What is Economics?

Economics is about our daily lives

• Living Standards

• Employment

• Social security

Economics studies how markets operate

and how governments intervene

• Analysis

• Policy discussion

BSc Econometrics and Operations Research

Specialize in solving the most complex business and economics issues with this challenging and intensive program, with Economics, Statistics and Mathematics as the key subjects

Key coursesMathematical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, Econometric Methods, Combinatorial Optimization and Quantitative Finance

Curriculum

First Year

Study Unit 1 Study Unit 2 Study Unit 3 Study Unit 4

Proof and techniques

IT Skills Introduction Probability Theory

Introduction Finance

Macro economics EOR

Mathematical Analysis 1

Mathematical Analysis 2

Introduction Econometrics

Linear Algebra Linear Optimalisation

Micro economics EOR

Probability and Statistics

Total 15 ECTS Total 15 ECTS Total 15 ECTS Total 15 ECTS

BSc International Business Administration

Unique combination of theory and practice with a strong global character, which offers you a sound academic background and a study abroad program at top universities worldwide

Learn to think on a global scale about questions of international business and management. Case studies and skills training will give you the hands-on knowledge you need.

Curriculum

First year

Semester 1 (Sept – Dec) Semester 2 (Jan – June)

International Management Marketing Management

Organizational Behavior Finance 1

Accounting 1 Macro economics

Micro economics Statistics 1

Mathematics 1 Project IBA

Total 30 ECTS Total 30 ECTS

BA Culture Studies

Our society becomes more and more digital and global by the day. How does this influence our culture and way of life?

Two tracks:Online Culture: Digital MediaOnline Culture: Global Communication

Examples of Courses & Seminars: Cultural aspects of social media, Digital media, Intercultural Communication

LLB Global Law

Complete legal training with an interdisciplinary touch and a global perspective that returns in every course. You will be trained to work in large organizations in this globalizing world.

Key courses Strategy and Organization, Accounting and Finance, World Legal Systems, Transnational Litigation

Curriculum

First Year (interdisciplinary courses)

Semester 1 (Sept – Dec) Semester 2 (Jan – June)

Legal Philosophy Transactions and Organizations

Psychology and Criminology Technology and Society

European Legal History Political Science for Lawyers

Introduction to International and European Law

Methods & Techniques of Social Science Research

Economics for Lawyers International Legal History

Linguistics and Argumentation Skills

Liberal Arts & Sciences

A unique opportunity to attain a specialized qualification in one of four Majors, combined with a broad and interdisciplinary education in the liberal arts.

First year key coursesLaw, Business and Management, Psychology, Sociology; Culture, History, Literature, Philosophy and Religion.

In the second year you start to build specialist knowledge in one discipline, their Major.

Distinguishing Characteristics

28

…does not take place in a residential setting in which Liberal Arts students live and study together 24/7/365.

…is a joint initiative of its four leading Schools. Which means you get the best of four worlds:

highly experienced professors with well-established names

experts with different academic backgrounds and research traditions

Tilburg University’s Liberal Arts program…

International Focus

25% of the students come from abroad

40% of the lecturers come from abroad

Content of the courses is International

Semester abroad is strongly encouraged in most programs

(and many exchange students are attracted)

Exchange partners

30

Europe 20 countries

Asia en Pacific9 countries Latin America

6 countries

North America2 countries

… AND IN THE YEARS TO COME: MORE PARTNERS!

Admission and Application

Bachelor’s Admission Requirements• Equivalent of Dutch pre-university diploma

European / International Baccalaureate

Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie (DZSO) + a class grade point average ≥ 5 and with English as one of the examination subjects

Additional requirements

Economics and Business programs require Mathematics (IB Math Standard or Higher; EB Math 3 hrs)

Global Law requires a 7/10 average or 30 points on the IB

Deadline: May 1st!

Decentralised Selection

Decentralized Selection for IBA and Economics

Selection is based on motivation letter & grades

Liberal Arts: Essay + interviewGlobal Law: interview

Tuition fee Bachelor’sEEA + Swiss students

€ 1,950 / 3,815 Lev per year

Non-EEA students € 8,000 - € 13,000 / 15,650 – 25,425

Lev per year

Dutch government offer a loan to pay your tuition fees

Costs of Living€ 750- € 850 / 1460 – 1660 Lev p/month

•Accommodation p/m € 350- € 450

•Food, drinks, transportation € 300

•Books & Readers € 75

•Insurances (health, liability, and travel) € 45

Unique costs (if applicable):

•Second-hand bicycle € 125

•Sports card € 90

Tuition Fee & Costs of Living

More information

•Bachelor Open Day in October and April Campus Tours Information Sessions about the

programs Information Market

•Student-for-a-Day events all year round•Brochures•Mail a Student•Website / Social Media

www.tilburguniversity.edu/bachelors

http://www.youtube.com/tilburguniversity

http://www.facebook.com/TilburgUniversity

Open House:

23 – 24 October

Thank You / Blagodaryawww.tilburguniversity.edu/campustour