Economics
Gain understanding of how people, companies and governments make certain decisions (microeconomics) and how these decisions affect the economy as a whole (macroeconomics). In the Bachelor's program Economics, you will learn how to use economic models to analyze and interpret changes in the local and global economic landscape. You will delve into current micro and macroeconomics topics such as economic growth and inequality, or economics and the environment.
Economics is all about what happens in our daily lives: how people, companies and governments make certain decisions (microeconomics), and how these decisions influence the economy as a whole (macroeconomics). In our Bachelor's program in Economics, you will learn how to use and apply economic models to study and analyze economic phenomena, and how to use this knowledge to your advantage.
The Economics program at Tilburg University takes a unique approach: where other universities in the Netherlands combine business and economics, Tilburg University offers a specialized program with a strong focus on economics in all its forms. Mathematics and Statistics will serve as tools: they are a language used to understand economic models. You will also develop your skills in programming, presenting, and writing for policymakers. In the third year, you can choose from a wide variety of electives, such as Experimental and Behavioral Economics, Competition Policy and Regulation, or The Economics of Banking and Finance.
Why Economics in Tilburg?
- Specialize in Economics from the very start of your studies at the only university in the Netherlands which offers this possibility.
- Tilburg University is well known for Business, Management and Economics, as is reflected in prominent international (subject) rankings.
- Benefit from this excellent stepping stone to a prestigious Master’s program in the Netherlands or abroad, onwards to an international career.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional document, Statement of Education, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If this document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Depending on the programme, the following may be required as part of the application process:
- CV/Resume in English
- Motivation Letter in English
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
What can you do with an Economics degree?
Some examples of positions are:
- As an economist, you will create models and use data to predict economic change. Your activities will be diverse and are dependent on the organization and the domain where you will work. Using trends and developments in the economy, you will advise companies and governments on economic policy.
- As a data analyst, you will collect, check and interpret data, which you will use to inform and support economic decisions. You'll create models and reports to give meaning to data.
