Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
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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 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
146
DUO ↑4% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
1 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
90%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,186
/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: 1 Sept 2026
About this program
The Master’s program in Philosophy at Tilburg University focuses on clarifying philosophical and normative questions about individuals and society in light of new scientific insights. The program includes two overarching courses that explore classical philosophical themes in modern society, such as free will, rationality, political representation, and individual rights. Alongside these core courses, students take courses within one of four tracks: * Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges: Examine today’s major global challenges from ethical and philosophical perspectives. * Philosophy of Art and Culture: Use philosophical classics to shed new light on fundamental questions about human existence, identity, culture, and society. * Philosophy of Mind and Psychology: Learn to understand the human mind from a philosophical perspective. * Philosophy of AI and Digital Society: Explore the philosophical questions and problems that arise in a digital society.
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 studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral 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.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: filosofie
Median starting salary (field)€3,186/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating90%
Months to a substantial job9
Working in their own field69%
Permanent contract37%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie15%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs12%
Onderwijsgevenden in het secundair onderwijs12%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree69%
Women among first-years49%
Taught in the evening50%
Say workload is “just right”69%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 36 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3
Teachers' English4.6
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
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Informatie- / Q&A-sessieonline
19 Jan 2027
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
Internships
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