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Fact Sheet: Study Abroad & Exchange 2020/2021 Email address: studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu Telephone number: +31 13 466 4477 Ms. Kim Horsten Team Leader Study Abroad & Exchange Ms. Anna Rathert & Mr. Nicolas Bohórquez Cortés (back in February) Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinators Region: Central Europe Ms. Elisavet Thravalou Region: Northern Europe, Russia, Balkan countries, Turkey & Israel In- & outbound mobility Ms. Els Blaauw Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator Region: Latin America & Latin Europe (France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, Malta) In- & outbound mobility Ms. Manouk van den Brink Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator Region: Asia & Africa In- & outbound mobility Ms. Maud Willems Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator Region: Oceania In- & outbound mobility Mr. Lars Mennen Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator Region: Canada, USA, UK & Ireland In- & outbound mobility Ms. Heleen Zuidema Mr. Bram van de Sande Study Abroad & Exchange Officers Visiting address International Office, Room A403 Warandelaan 2 5037 AB Tilburg The Netherlands Postal address Tilburg University PO Box 90153 5000 LE Tilburg The Netherlands Erasmus Institution Code NL TILBURG 01 Website  www.tilburguniversity.edu/exchange  https://www.facebook.com/TilburgUAbroad Studyuabroad  twitter.com/TilburgU_Eng  www.youtube.com/TilburgUniversity Updated by Tilburg University International Office, 20 September 2019; subject to change,  studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu 1 of 7 About Tilburg University Tilburg University is a relatively small but thriving university specializing in the Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities. Social orientation, academic excellence, and a strong campus feeling are at the heart of our education experience. Our green campus offers an attractive base for fostering an international community where students and teachers can inspire and challenge each other and obtain knowledge. Tilburg University consists of five different Schools in the fields of Economics and Management, Law, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Theology. TIAS School of Business and Society is the business school of Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology and offers post-graduate education. According to the three most renowned university overall rankings (THE, ARWU, and QS), Tilburg University belongs to the best 2% in the world. This means that we are among the first 340 of more than 17,000 universities worldwide. More information on our current rankings:  https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/tilburg-university/rankings About Tilburg Large enough to find plenty to do, but still small enough to run into people you know, Tilburg is an idyllic, entrepreneurial and cultural city with a world-class public institutions and a calendar packed with public events of all kinds. And it’s a true university city, too: with a population of 30,000 students, 1 out of 8 individuals is a student! Tilburg inspires and surprises. "I didn't realize that Tilburg is such an interesting city," is one of the most frequently heard comments from first-time visitors. There is so much to see and do, not least in the field of arts and culture. Once you have experienced the ‘Burgundian lifestyle’ for which the region is so renowned, we know that you'll be back for more (source:  http://www.vvvtilburg.nl). In addition, travelling on the weekends could not be easier: With booming cities like Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris just a train ride away, your travel calendar will fill up quickly. Campus life With our green campus designed to be fast and easy to navigate, you will be able to stroll between the library and your lecture hall or your favorite café in no time. All university buildings are within walking distance from each other and set amidst landscaped gardens and open green spaces. Students say the atmosphere is very welcoming and intimate, which makes them feel at home easily. Take a virtual campus tour at  http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/campus-tour General Information Student population Tilburg University: Total student population in Tilburg: Population Tilburg: Distance to Amsterdam (by car): Distance to Brussels (by car): Distance to Paris (by car): Distance to Berlin (by car): approx. 15,000 approx. 30,000 approx. 214,000 110 km / 68 miles 120 km / 75 miles 415 km / 257 miles 680 km / 422 miles For information about studying in The Netherlands:  www.youtube.com/studyinholland Updated by Tilburg University International Office, 20 September 2019; subject to change,  studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu 2 of 7 Important dates Nomination Fall 2020 and Full Year Spring 2021 Deadline 1 May 2020 1 October 2020 Application Fall 2020 and Full Year Spring 2021 Deadline 15 May 2020 15 October 2020 Registration Days Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Dates 13 and 14 August* 15 January 2021* TOP (Intro) Week Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Dates 17 – 21 August 2020 18 – 22 January 2021* Start of Classes Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Dates 24 August 2020 Late January/Early February 2021* Exam Period Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Period* December 2020/January 2021 May/June 2021 Re-examination Period Fall 2020 Spring 2021 Period* January, mid-June/July 2021 Mid-June/July 2021 * Period and exact dates to be confirmed; subject to change! Application for exchange Eligibility Bachelor / undergraduate exchange 1. Proficiency in English. We rely on our partner universities to nominate students who are proficient in English. Students with the Chinese nationality need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS certificate in order to obtain a visa. Indication of minimum level: TOEFL 550/213/80 (paper/computer/internet-based); Academic IELTS 6.0 (at least 5.5 on individual parts); Cambridge First, Advanced, or Proficiency; Common European Framework level B2. 2. Successfully completed at least 1.5 year of education, but preferably two years of studies within in a relevant field of studies (economics, business, law, social & behavioral sciences, humanities, theology). Master / graduate exchange 1. Proficiency in English. We rely on our partner universities to nominate students who are proficient in English. Students with the Chinese nationality need to submit proof in order to obtain a visa. Indication of minimum level: TOEFL 575/233/9091 (paper/computer/internet-based); Academic IELTS 6.5 (at least 6.0 on individual parts); Cambridge Advanced, or Proficiency; Common European Framework level C1. 2. Successfully completed an undergraduate program in a relevant field of studies (economics, business, law, social & behavioral sciences, humanities, theology). Nomination Exchange partners nominate their selected students via email. Balance between semesters Due to the high number of incoming students in the fall semester (August – January) and, consequently, a high demand of student housing at the start of the academic year, we would very much prefer an equal balance in nominations from our partners in both semesters. Application  https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programs/applicationprocedure All nominated students will receive an email with the application instructions and practical information about the exchange program at Tilburg University. Students complete their application online. All required documents will need to be uploaded through the online application system. We no longer require original documents. Required documents: Updated by Tilburg University International Office, 20 September 2019; subject to change,  studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu 3 of 7 1. 2. 3. Transcript of records (students who are in their Master studies will have to upload both their bachelor and master grade list) Copy of passport Additional documents may apply for specific courses (e.g. motivation letter and/ or essay). Please find more information in the section courses for exchange students (below) Courses Courses for exchange students  http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programs/courses Tilburg University offers a broad variety of undergraduate and graduate level courses to exchange students. Our incoming exchange students are allowed to take courses offered by all Schools provided that they will meet the prerequisites of the courses at the start of the semester. In some cases, other restrictions or selection criteria may apply (e.g. grade average, motivation to take a course, etc.). These will be mentioned as “conditions apply” on the course webpage. We offer courses within the fields of: Microeconomics Macroeconomics Econometrics Finance Accounting Marketing Information Management Operations Research Organization & Strategy Organization Studies Human Resource Studies Psychology Sociology Theology Communication & Information Sciences Culture Studies Philosophy Liberal Arts & Sciences (restricted) Global Law (restricted) Law Public Administration Certificate Programs for exchange students  https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programs/courses/certificate-programs All exchange students are invited to participate in one of the Certificate Programs which are offered during the Fall semester. These programs are designed for students who would like to specialize and gain a depth of understanding in a focused area of study. A certificate will only be awarded if the student successfully completes all courses from the program. The following certificated programs are available: Accounting Finance Information Management Organization & Strategy Econometrics and Operations Research Economics Marketing Entrepreneurship International Business Administration Language Courses  https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/languages The on-campus Language Center offers regular semester courses to students who wish to improve their skills in Dutch, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, German, Spanish or Italian. In addition, tools for self-study are offered to Updated by Tilburg University International Office, 20 September 2019; subject to change,  studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu 4 of 7 anyone who wishes to improve their language skills. Exchange students receive language vouchers (of 12 ECTS in total) with which they can register for a language course for free! Tilburg University Summer School  http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/summerschool Students joining the Tilburg University Summer School get a taste of living and studying in Tilburg. A unique way of combining learning with fun and meeting students from all over the world! Visit the website for more information on the available courses, tuition fees, social program and more. Learning expectations Instruction methods A mix of (guest) lectures to a larger number of students and interactive seminars, workshops and tutorials with in-depth discussions in groups of between 10 and 40 students. Assessment Oral or written examinations (some courses have midterms as well), individual or group papers, essays, case studies, in-class presentations and other forms of coursework all count towards the final grade. At the end of each semester an examination period is scheduled. Course Load  Most courses are 6 ECTS (study load of 168 hours)  Fulltime workload for one semester = 30 ECTS  Regular workload for exchange students: 4 or 5 courses (24 – 30 ECTS) Grading In the Dutch grading system, grades from 1 up to 10 are used. In general, grades with one decimal are issued; the lowest passing at Tilburg University is a 6.0. Grade Description ECTS grade 10.0 – 9.5 – 9.0 – 8.5 Excellent A 8.0 – 7.5 Very good B 7.0 – 6.5 Good C 6.0 Sufficient D/E 5.0 – 5.5 Fail FX < 5.0 Fail F Updated by Tilburg University International Office, 20 September 2019; subject to change,  studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu 5 of 7 Cost of Living Living in Tilburg is relatively inexpensive compared to some other Dutch university cities. The cost of living is approximately €950 per month. Below is a general overview of your monthly costs. These estimated costs can vary from person to person and also depend on your lifestyle. Monthly cost of living (estimate) Accommodation Food Books and readers Health, liability, travel insurance Total 450€ / 570€ 300€ 80€ 45€ 875€ / 995€ A second-hand bicycle and lock will cost you about 125€ and a university sports card can be obtained for 97€/semester. Services & Facilities Study Abroad & Exchange Team The Study Abroad & Exchange Team is your first point of contact and will be there to help you before, during and after your exchange to make your exchange go as smoothly as possible. Quick and efficient visa application Your visa application is done by our dedicated immigration officers. They help you through every step of the process by dealing with your application on an individual basis, taking into account your personal situation. For visa information and possible costs see:  https://www.studyinholland.nl/plan-your-stay/visas-and-permits &  https://ind.nl/en/Pages/Costs.aspx Housing Tilburg University does not offer on-campus student accommodation; however, WonenBreburg offers furnished accommodation to international students through  www.yourroomintilburg.com. The estimated monthly rent lies between €450 and €570. The offer through this website is limited for the Fall semester (August – January); once all rooms are booked, students will receive directions and instructions how to find accommodation through other accommodation platforms/agencies. We often receive questions if accommodation is available at Talent Square. Unfortunately, this type of housing is only available to degree seeking students and therefore not offered to exchange students. For more information see:  www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programs/practicalissues/beforearrival/accommodation Mentor system The international student organization I*ESN Tilburg takes care of the mentor system and regularly organizes activities for all international and international minded Dutch students at Tilburg University. I*ESN runs a dynamic international hub in Tilburg city center. For more information see:  www.iesntilburg.nl Orientation: Registration Days, Program Introduction Days and TOP Week Tilburg University runs mandatory Program Introduction (PI) days for all incoming exchange students during the optional Tilburg Orientation Program (TOP) week. During the PI, we will welcome all exchange students, you will meet the Study Abroad & Exchange Team, your mentor, enjoy a campus tour, and receive more information about e.g. on how to make use of our digital student environment and about our academic & cultural environment . Also, we recommend participation in the TOP week to get the full introduction to student life in Tilburg! Check  www.top-week.nl/en for the program. Updated by Tilburg University International Office, 20 September 2019; subject to change,  studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu 6 of 7 Student Life Tilburg University has a rich student life with over 40 student organizations, excellent sports facilities and a large number of pubs and bars, cinemas, museums and concert halls. Combined with the numerous events organized by and within the (student) community such as festivals, exhibitions and conferences this ensures that Tilburg has something to offer for everyone. Student organizations  www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programs/studentlife/studentsassociations Among the student organizations in Tilburg are:   I*ESN Tilburg: an active internationally-minded organization aimed at enrichment of (international) student life in Tilburg. Enactus: a community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world.  AEGEE: one of Europe’s biggest interdisciplinary student organizations, striving for a democratic, diverse and borderless Europe.  AIESEC: a non-profit student organization aiming to develop leadership among students by providing a safe platform where they can discover what matters to them, while pushing them to constantly take up new challenges.  AWAke International (Association for World Affairs): aimed at raising awareness of important social and environmental issues and at providing aid through fundraising and other charity events. Study association Asset  www.asset-tilburg.nl “Asset” is the study association of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management. Exchange students are more than welcome to join! Study association Magister JFT  www.magisterjft.nl “Magister JFT” is the study association of the Tilburg Law School. Exchange students are more than welcome to join! Excellent sports facilities  www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/culture-and-sports/sports-center The state-of-the-art Sports Center offers a wide variety of sports and exercise facilities at all levels. The Center has two large sports halls, fitness rooms, a dedicated weight-training area, squash courts and a sauna. The outdoor facilities include a semiwater-based hockey pitch, six tennis courts and a beach volleyball pitch, among others. The Sports Center offers over 45 sports activities, including zumba, rock climbing, boxing and yoga. Tilburg University also has a number of active student sport associations which make use of the sport center and its facilities. For example: T.S.B.V. Pendragon (Basketball), T.S.V.V. Merlijn (Soccer), T.S.G.V. Underpar (Golf), T.S.R.C. Tarantula (Rugby) High-tech university library  https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/university-library Tilburg University’s library is one of the most modern university libraries in Europe, and a popular place to study individually or in groups. A voluminous collection of e-books and e-journals and a collection with over 800,000 books, journals, illustrations, early works and manuscripts provide a treasure of scholarly information. Updated by Tilburg University International Office, 20 September 2019; subject to change,  studyabroad@tilburguniversity.edu 7 of 7