Master
Research Master in Psychology: Individual Differences and Assessment
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Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 27
apply by Jun 27
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗31
DUO ↑19% ↗
Intl. %
↗55%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
7 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,230
/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: 6 Oct 2026
About this program
Become a research expert in the area of individual differences, such as personality, motivation, intelligence, and cognition, as well as how these change over time. In the Research Master in Psychology: Individual Differences and Assessment, you study how these differences affect people's lives in the areas of work and health. This program is an excellent preparation for a PhD or a career in applied research, for example in human resources, developmental psychology, clinical research, or management.
Scholarships
To support excellent non-EEA students with potential academic talent who desire to pursue the Research Master, Tilburg University grants a limited amount of Tution waivers. Visit our website to find the latest information on the application process and deadlines on the scholarship.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLiterature studyOral presentationResearchResearch proposalSelf-study
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
Good job-market outlookfield: psychologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,230/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract43%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Psychologen50%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs11%
Specialisten op het gebied van personeelszaken en loopbaanontwikkeling4%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten3%
Vakspecialisten op het gebied van maatschappelijk werk3%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree86%
Women among first-years88%
International students55%
Say workload is “just right”41%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 27 respondents
Content & set-up4.4
Teachers4.5
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4.4
Study guidance4.4
Testing & assessment4.1
Facilities4.5
Career preparation4.5
Teachers' English4.9
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 6.5
- IELTS reading: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6.5
- IELTS speaking: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 5.5
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Internships
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