★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for aspiring auditors seeking Dutch professional qualifications; Tilburg's strong business reputation and practical focus deliver solid career preparation, though entry is competitive and content leans toward local regulations.
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗1,203
DUO ↑41% ↗
Intl. %
↗42%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
11 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,571
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Become a Data Science professional who can provide solutions to societal challenges based on complex datasets. Add value to a team, company or organization through a combination of technical skills across various disciplines, gaining expertise in data-rich domains connected to AI, Statistics, Law, Economics, and Management, with the ability to communicate effectively with scientists and experts. Select electives through the specialization tracks—Business, Governance, Health, or Media—each aligned with previous acquired knowledge and designed to deepen your expertise. Designed for students without (much) prior technical knowledge in programming and machine learning, but want to understand and analyze data.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: InterdisciplinarySector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyColloquiumComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLab workLecture
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.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Media ↗Specialisation
Gebruik geavanceerde signaalverwerkings- en extractietechnieken om inzichten te genereren over hoe mensen met en naar elkaar communiceren via een verscheidenheid aan mediums.
Health ↗Specialisation
Health Analytics (6 EC)
Deep Learning (6 EC)
Data Science: Sustainability, Privacy and Security (6 EC)
Causal Analysis in Data Science (6 EC)
As an international student you mi…
Governance ↗Specialisation
Use data science methods that can minimize bias and provide explainable predictions. Work with data at local, national, and international scales to produce insights that can lead t…
Business ↗Specialisation
Work with real-world data from customers and businesses to build models that generate insights and recommendations to improve business strategy.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: bedrijfsinformatica
Median starting salary (field)€3,571/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten21%
Ontwerpers en beheerders van databanken15%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree77%
Women among first-years48%
International students42%
Say workload is “just right”52%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 99 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere3.7
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again3.8
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
Tilburg University Waiver50% tuition-fee waiver
Jean Monnet Scholarship ProgrammeFull scholarship
Internships
?No data yet
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