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BSc Psychology (English-taught)

Tilburg University (Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences) · Tilburg, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOLimited placesKnowledge testGrades 40%
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

A broad psychology degree with a strong research focus, covering clinical, social, developmental and organisational psychology.

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: Maths as an exam subject at Higher or Ordinary Level in 6th year (or a maths certificate before starting).

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 15 January 2027Then submit Tilburg’s online application by 31 January 2027 (€100 application fee for non-Dutch diplomas).
  2. Selection: grades 40%, knowledge test 60%Your school grade average and a knowledge test decide your rank. A motivation assignment is used as a tie-breaker.
  3. Ranking number on 15 April 2027Published in Studielink. Offers go to the top of the ranking.
  4. Accept your placeAccept within the deadline in Studielink.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 2027, 23:59 CET on Studielink; complete Tilburg’s application by 31 January 2027.

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).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityTilburg
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places250 English places
EntryLimited places
Official application page ↗Irish diploma requirements ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official Tilburg University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.