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Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗279
DUO ↑111% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗84%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,800
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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About this program
Immerse yourself not only in diverse cultural expressions in words and pictures, but also in the way in which culture is viewed from the perspective of the arts and the public.
The Master's program in Culture Studies consists of three specialized tracks to offer multiple perspectives on cultural and societal changes due to digitalization and globalization:
* Culture in the Digital Era
* Management of Cultural Diversity
* Jeugdliteratuur (in Dutch)
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLectureLiterature study
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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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: kunst algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€2,800/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating84%
Months to a substantial job14
Working in their own field46%
Permanent contract35%
Satisfied with their job3.6/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs9%
Archivarissen en conservatoren9%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten6%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree85%
Women among first-years89%
Say workload is “just right”66%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 29 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance3.4
Testing & assessment4
Facilities3.9
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-07-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 90
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
Scholarships
Tilburg University Waiver50% tuition-fee waiver
Jean Monnet Scholarship ProgrammeFull scholarship
Internships
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