Tilburg University (reviews)

I am an alumni of the CSAI Bachelor and enjoyed the courses and practicals (although I would say most of them are not technical enough to prepare you for the industry), but my complaint is about the thesis matching procedure and inexistent guidance. I was matched with a supervisor through a survey which didn’t have anything in common with my area of research and said herself to go ask other professors for help as it’s not her specialty. When emailing the coordinator asking to change my supervisor and some of my friends did exactly for the same reason, I was told that our areas of research match in her opinion and there is nothing to do. So expect these kind of differences if you want to enrol to Tilburg and don’t expect much help with your thesis.

Tilburg University offers a great balance between academics and practical growth. The green, compact campus provides a pleasant atmosphere to study and relax. While exam weeks can get crowded, the teaching quality is solid and there are plenty of opportunities to gain relevant work experience, join student organizations, or pick up a job alongside your degree. Highly recommended!

Tilburg is smaller but focused, especially in economics and social sciences. The student community is close, and the city is affordable. It doesn’t have the buzz of Amsterdam, but it’s great for studying seriously.

In September, I started my pre-master’s program at Tilburg University. In the Netherlands, where I earned my bachelor’s degree, passing the entire pre-masters course was still required. The beginning was disorganized and unclear. Too much coursework for a pre-master’s six months. Teachers don’t know the answers to my questions, thus I’ve been having trouble. Considering that you are new to the university, there is a lack of guidance. Teachers speak to you in a very patronizing manner, sometimes even inappropriately.