Master
Research Master Social and Behavioral Sciences
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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
↗27
DUO ↓34% ↗
Intl. %
↗67%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
4 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,149
/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: 6 Oct 2026
About this program
Are you interested in Human Resource Studies, Methods and Statistics, Organization and Management Studies, Sociology, Social Psychology (Economic Psychology, or Work and Organizational Psychology), but want more focus on research and research skills? Then the two-year Research Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences is the perfect fit for you. Specialize by choosing one of seven profiles. Additionally, you will select your own research topics, in-house research internships, and an international research internship. The Research Master is an excellent preparation for a PhD program.
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 assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPoster presentationProject
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: sociale wetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€3,149/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job6
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract35%
Satisfied with their job3.4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs29%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree76%
Women among first-years75%
International students67%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 12 respondents
Content & set-up4.4
Teachers4.6
Atmosphere4.8
Involvement & contact4.4
Study guidance4.4
Testing & assessment4.3
Facilities4.5
Career preparation4.2
Teachers' English4.7
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- 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
Scholarships
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Internships
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