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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.
AACSB
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗192
DUO ↓33% ↗
Intl. %
↗35%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
4 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,457
/mo gross · field ↗
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: 19 Jun 2026
About this program
Develop expertise in tackling real-world problems in the Master's in Economics, together with students from around the world. With an understanding of how social interaction leads to problems such as biodiversity loss, climate change, poverty, and inequality, you will be better equipped to help governments, businesses and NGOs develop effective strategies and policies. The following tracks are available:
◦Behavioral Economics
◦Data Science
◦Financial Economics
◦Public Policy
◦Sustainable Development
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLab work
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
Year 1
Core
- 4 methods courses (Econometrics 1, Python Programming + 2 others, 3 ECTS each)
- 5 field courses (6 ECTS each) or 4 + elective
- Research Proposal + MSc thesis (18 ECTS)
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: economie
Median starting salary (field)€3,457/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field77%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Accountants22%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs13%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie11%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Economen7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree79%
Women among first-years37%
International students35%
Say workload is “just right”66%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 44 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.5
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4
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
- 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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