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Tuition · Intl
↗€13,400
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jan 26
Language
English
IELTS 6+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
↗700
fixus places ↗
Enrolled/yr
↗816
DUO ↑77% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
In the Bachelor's program in Psychology, you study mind and behavior. You find the answers to questions such as who we are and how we think and feel. Why do people do the things they do, and what does that say about our brain? This program's curriculum is flexible, which gives you the freedom to specialize by choosing one out of nine majors, combined with a minor. You will receive personal guidance to build the program that suits your talents and career aspirations. Develop expertise within one of the specializations: Work and Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Economic Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Medical Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Lifespan Psychology, Psychological Methods and Data Science, and Social Psychology.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLab workLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPractical
About Tilburg University
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University is a specialized research university focused on social sciences, law, economics, and humanities. Ranked top 40 worldwide in economics and business, and known for producing leaders like former PM Ruud Lubbers. Offers a focused, quality education with strong industry connections.
Living in Tilburg
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€430/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
224k
Down-to-earth, friendly, and practical. Tilburg lacks the historic charm of canal cities but offers a genuine, unpretentious Dutch experience. The city is focused on education and innovation, with a strong sense of community.
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Tracks from HOVI
Economic Psychology ↗Specialisation
In the English-taught specialization in Economic Psychology, you learn how to apply social-psychological insights to economic behavior. For example, you focus on applications of ec…
Forensic Psychology ↗Specialisation
In the specialization in Forensic Psychology, you will study the risk factors for deviant behavior and antisocial tendencies. You will focus on both personal characteristics and en…
Developmental Psychology and Lifespan Psychology ↗Specialisation
In the specialization in Developmental and Lifespan Psychology, you focus on the development of people throughout their entire lifespan, from babies to senior citizens. You explore…
Psychological Methods and Data Science ↗Specialisation
In the English-taught specialization in Psychological Methods and Data Science, you focus on the application of modern and more advanced methods in psychology. You explore applicat…
Work and Organizational Psychology ↗Specialisation
In the English-taught specialization Work and Organizational Psychology, you learn how to apply psychological insights to organizational behavior. For example, you focus on applica…
Cognitive Neuropsychology ↗Specialisation
In the specialization in Cognitive Neuropsychology, you focus on normal and deviant developments of the brain and associated functions in the fields of cognition, behavior and emot…
+3 more tracks
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Psychology44%
Psychologie21%
Psychologie en Geestelijke Gezondheid11%
Gezondheidszorgpsychologie5%
Possible professions
klinisch psycholoog(cognitieve) neuropsycholoogkinder- en jeugdpsycholoog
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 287%
Complete this degree61%
Continue studying after graduating83%
Women among first-years83%
Say workload is “just right”64%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 678 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.1
Career preparation2.8
Teachers' English4
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-01-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-01-15
Application deadline
2027-01-15
Non-EU deadline
2027-01-15
Application deadline
2028-01-15
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6
- IELTS listening: 5.5
- IELTS reading: 5.5
- IELTS writing: 5.5
- IELTS speaking: 5.5
- TOEFL internet based: 80
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
Scholarships
Foundation for Refugee Students (UAF)Not specified by Tilburg University
Internships
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