★ StudyPath verdict
6.8/10
Best for internationally-minded students seeking practical HR skills in a small, diverse applied sciences setting. Trade-off: less research emphasis and lower global recognition than top Dutch research universities.
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
↗926
DUO ↑94% ↗
Intl. %
↗29%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
8 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,740
/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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
With the Master’s in Finance you will acquire both broad business knowledge as well as specialized expertise in financial management and investment analysis.
What has the Master’s in Finance to offer?
* Custome your degree by following one of the three tracks: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Sustainable Finance or AI and Data Science in Finance, or choose between multiple electives.
* Excellent career prospects in the financial industry, both on a national and international level, with future careers such as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), financial planner, treasurer, portfolio manger, risk manager, investment advisor, and so on.
* A solid foundation in the theory and practice of finance. Learn about the most contemporary concepts coming from scientific literature and apply them to real-world cases during simulations, assignments and in-class discussions.
* Get education from some of the world’s most preeminent finance academics and top researchers from the Department of Finance at Tilburg University.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationSelf-studySeminar
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
Below average job-market outlookfield: geld- en bankzaken
Median starting salary (field)€3,740/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field83%
Permanent contract70%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Financieel analisten33%
Accountants15%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Financieel en beleggingsadviseurs7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree73%
Women among first-years19%
International students29%
Say workload is “just right”59%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 104 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers3.7
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.3
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.1
Would choose again3.9
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
2027-06-01
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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