BSc

Economics

Learn more about studying Economics as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,400EUR
  • Start date
    Aug
  • QS Ranking
    #347

Program overview

What Tilburg University says about their program:

Economics BSc is a programme offered at Tilburg University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Tilburg University, Economics BSc is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Economics BSc benefit from the wider learning environment at Tilburg University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

  • A levels

    CCC

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Additional requirements

Documents

  • Secondary-school transcript and diploma or final qualification certificate are required.

Tests and examinations

  • English-language proficiency is required unless an official exemption applies.
  • Mathematics

    6 hours per week during the last 4 years, plus an OMPT-A test.

How to apply

  • Studielink

    Mixed deadline
    Application feeNo application fee
    Fee waiver

    Application process is free of charge.

    Read the fee waiver policy

Scholarships at Tilburg University

  • Tilburg University International Bachelor's Scholarship Availability

    Official page

    Tilburg University states that it does not offer scholarships specifically for bachelor's programmes. The official page points refugee or asylum-seeking students to UAF support, which is external and therefore not treated as a university-issued scholarship here.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Tilburg University has specific institutional fees for non-EU/EEA students and EU/EEA students who do not qualify for the statutory fee. For detailed information on funding and financial support options, students are encouraged to consult the university's resources.

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What is the cost of living near Tilburg University?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,443Range: €1,000 to €2,225
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,160Range: €765 to €1,750
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€230Range: €152 to €400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€44Range: €30 to €63
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€21Range: €10 to €30
Monthly public transport pass€90Range: €60 to €170
Monthly grocery basket€196
Books and study supplies (monthly)€41
Coffee shop drink€4Range: €2 to €6
Cinema or cultural event ticket€14Range: €12 to €17
Gym membership€38Range: €20 to €60

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and studyinnl.org (Official statistics).

Visa requirements for Tilburg University

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