Studying in the Netherlands

Tilburg University

Ms. Zarrea Plaisier, M.Sc.

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Overview

About the NetherlandsImage of “Holland”Studying in the Netherlands

Tilburg UniversityAbout Tilburg UniversityFacultiesCampus

Undergraduate ProgrammesGeneral StructureEducational CharacteristicsAdmission Requirements

General InformationCity of TilburgStudent LifePractical Issues

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The image of “Holland”...

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World Famous Dutch Companies

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About the Netherlands

• Open-minded, multi-cultural society

• Advanced industries and trade

• Extensive and modern public transportation system

• Most Dutch people speak English

• Safe and hospitable environment

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Studying in the Netherlands

• 14 universities (3 specialised in engineering)

• 42 universities of professional education

• About 1,376 programmes in English

• 42,000 international students (50% EU)

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About Tilburg University

• Founded in 1927

• Six Faculties on one compact Campus

• 12,000 students

• 750 international students from 65 countries

• 1,700 staff members

• 170 full professors

• 1,500 Master's degrees each year

• 60 PhD degrees each year

• 2,000 scientific publications each year

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Faculties

Tilburg University has 6 faculties:

• Economics and Business Administration

• Law

• Social and Behavioral Sciences

• Humanities

• TiasNimbas Business School

• Theology

Rankings & Accreditations

• No. 11 in International Executive MBA in the world: TiasNimbas Business School, Tilburg University (Financial Times World Ranking 2007)

• No. 1 in Europe in Economics research according to the latest ranking of the European Economic Association

• No. 3 in Europe in Business Research according to a ranking of the School of Management, Univeristy of Texas at Dallas 2008

• AACSB International accreditation

• Royal Dutch Academy of Science accreditation

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Green Wireless Campus

• All faculties in one location

• Surrounded by a forest and gardens

• Welcoming and convenient

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General Structure

Year

Bachelor

1st year

2nd year

3rd year

Master4th year

PhD

Program Title

BSc/BA

MSc/MA

MPhil

PhD/Dr.

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Undergraduate Programmes

• BA Liberal Arts

• BSc International Business Administration (IBA)

• BSc Economics

• BSc Econometrics and Operations Research

Taught fully in English with multi-cultural classroom

of around 35 nationalities

Liberal Arts

• 3 year Bachelor programme

• 60 ECTS credits per year

• Interdisciplinary Study: Emphasis on the broad spectrum

of social sciences and Humanities

• 4 Faculties involved: Law, Economics and Business,

Humanities and Social Science

• Curriculum:

> General part (courses: Language, Mind and Brain;

European History, Politics and Culture; Society, Culture

and Economy; Current European Problems)

> Major (Law, Humanities, Business, Social Sciences)

> Minor (Thematic, disciplinary, Venice International

University, Nexus, Babylon, Abroad)

> Bachelor Thesis

International Business Administration

• 3 year Bachelor programme

• 60 ECTS credits per year

• Courses in different fields of business:

organisation and strategy, marketing, finance,

accounting,operations management, cross cultural

psychology, etc

• Courses in economics:

microeconomics, macroeconomics

• Quantitative and skills courses:

mathematics, statistics, business & academic skills

• Research courses:

Methodology, Bachelor Thesis

Economics

• 3 year Bachelor’s programme

• 60 ECTS credits per year

• Courses in different fields of economics:

microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial

economics,international economics, institutions & incentives,

money, banking & financial markets,european economics, etc

• Courses in four main fields of business:

organisation, marketing, accounting and finance

• Quantitative and skills courses:

mathematics, statistics, econometrics, academic skills

Econometrics and Operations Research

• 3 year Bachelor’s programme

• 60 ECTS credits per year

• Courses in different fields of econometrics:

Mathematical analysis, linear algebra, probability theory etc

• Courses in economics and business:

ICT, Macro, Micro, Modelling in Business, Accounting

• Quantitative and skills courses:

mathematics, statistics, academic skills, Bachelor’s thesis

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Educational Characteristics

• Small Groups

• Interactive Lectures

• Case Studies

• Group Assignments

• Student-centered

• International orientation

• Study Abroad

• Honours Programme

• Excellence Scholarships

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After the Bachelor

• Direct access to various Master’s programmes at Tilburg University, depending on your Major

• Good chance to be admitted to top universities world-wide

• Possibility of focusing on research by choosing a two-year MPhil programme

• Internationally recognised degree, so excellent career prospects, especially in international organisations

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Graduate Programmes

In the fields of:

• Business and Economics

• Law

• Social Sciences

• Humanities

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Admission Requirements

All Bachelor’s programmes:• Equivalent of Dutch pre-university diploma:

Abitur

• European / International Baccalaureate

• English Language Proficiency Test (TOEFL/IELTS) – not for Abitur

Additional requirements for BSc programmes:

Mathematics

For BSc Economics and IBA: decentralised selection

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Decentralised selection

Limited number of places available:

BSc IBA: 375

BSc Economics: 75

50% of all places assigned based on international

background, motivation and ambition.

Send your motivation letter no later than 15 May 2009

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City of Tilburg

• Tilburg = famous student city

• 200,000 inhabitants (No. 6 in The Netherlands)

• Total of 25,000 students

• Centrally located in Europe, close to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Cologne etc.

• Lively city centre with yearly events, such as Festival Mundial, the Tilburg fun fair and 013

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Student Life

• 40 Student Associations (ICONN)

• Cultural Associations

• Organisation of exchanges, study trips, conferences, guest lectures etc.

• Well-equipped sports facilities

• Welcome Week for new international students

• Mentor system

• 750 international students from over 65 different countries, such as Germany, China, Indonesia, Russia, Spain etc.

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Practical Issues

• Guaranteed accommodation for first year

• Insurance

> Health and liability insurance necessary

• Visa

> Applicable for ALL students except those with a nationality from EU, USA, Canada & Australia, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland

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Tuition Fees and Living Costs

Tuition fee for 2009/2010 (Bachelor):

Non-EU: € 6,312 per year

EU students: € 1,620 per year*

*Dutch government offers tuition fee loan

www.ib-groep.nl

Cost of living: around € 9,600 per year

Part-time job (grant + free public transportation card)

Tuition Fees and Living Costs (2)

Accommodation per month: € 350 - € 450

Food, drinks, transportation: € 300

Books and readers: € 75

Health, liability and travel insurance: € 45

TOTAL: € 720 - € 870

Unique costs (if applicable):

Second-hand bicycle and lock: € 125

Sports Card: € 83

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Why Study at Tilburg University?

• Excellent rankings and accreditations

• Worldwide-recognised degrees

• Outstanding (ICT) facilities

• Personal service for all international students

• Low tuition fees compared to similar top universities

• Scholarships for graduate students

• Exchange programmes with top universities

• Gateway to Europe: close to Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne, London, Paris, …

• Increased career opportunities & international network

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More Information

www.tilburguniversity.nl/prospectivestudents

Questions?