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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.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗194
DUO ↓47% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
30 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
↗€3,231
/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: 9 Jun 2026
About this program
Become a human resources expert, specialized in the relationship between work, well-being, and performance. You seek the perfect balance between organizational performance and employee well-being. Human Resource Studies has a strong international focus, where you learn to combine insights from social sciences and business studies into HR policies that improve individual, team, and ultimately organizational performance.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPoster presentationResearch
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
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: personeelswerk
Median starting salary (field)€3,231/mo gross
Months to a substantial job6
Permanent contract69%
Possible professions
HR-Business AnalistHR-AdviseurGlobal Mobility Manager
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree92%
Women among first-years88%
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 · 14 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4
Career preparation3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-01
Application deadline
2027-06-01
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
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Internships
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