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BSc Data Science

Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology (joint Bachelor’s programme) · Tilburg, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryJoint degree TU/eMaths required
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A joint degree of Tilburg University and TU/e on creating value from data, with courses on both campuses. It combines mathematics, computer science and engineering with the business, legal, social and ethical sides of data.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Applications for this joint degree are handled only by TU/e, and TU/e’s admission requirements apply. The university assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement for this programme. Contact TU/e admissions to confirm.
  • You must prove a sufficient level of Mathematics; the exact Irish grade is not published, so expect a demanding requirement and check with TU/e. Proof of English is also required (IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each section).

How to apply

  1. Register in StudielinkApply for Data Science in Studielink; you are then directed to TU/e’s application process. Do not also apply via Tilburg.
  2. Complete TU/e applicationUpload your documents and English test through TU/e by 1 May 2027.
  3. Admission checkTU/e checks your Leaving Cert, maths level and English and may make a conditional offer. Once enrolled at TU/e, you are automatically enrolled at Tilburg.
  4. Meet conditionsSend final results before the start at the end of August 2027. Budget for travel between Tilburg and Eindhoven (TU/e estimates about €1,200 a year).
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (complete application, handled by Eindhoven University of Technology, TU/e).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. You apply through TU/e only, and you study on both the Tilburg and Eindhoven campuses.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityTilburg
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Tilburg University and TU/e websites: September 2026 (2027 entry). TU/e says its admission pages apply to 2027-2028, but the Irish maths requirement could not be confirmed, so please check with TU/e. Always confirm details with the university before applying.