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BSc International Business Administration

Tilburg University (Tilburg School of Economics and Management) · Tilburg, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryHL Maths H1–H4Matching
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

An English-taught business degree covering management, marketing, finance, accounting and strategy, with a strong international focus.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 accepted subjects, at least 2 at Higher Level graded H1–H4, and at least 350 CAO points (over 6 academic subjects). The Applied Leaving Cert is not accepted.
  • Maths: Higher Level Maths at H1–H4.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 1 May 2027Then complete Tilburg’s online application and pay the €100 application fee (non-Dutch diplomas; exemptions possible).
  2. Admission checkTilburg checks your diploma, maths and English.
  3. MatchingAfter admission, a compulsory ‘matching’ activity (via an AI chatbot) to check the course suits you.
  4. EnrolComplete enrolment by the end of August.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (EEA nationals).

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.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityTilburg
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Tilburg University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.