The exchange between the UI and Tilburg University in the Netherlands offers English-language courses in business administration (accounting, applied microeconomics, finance, production management, international marketing, and electronic commerce) as well as other subjects. The exchange is suitable for upper-level business majors and students pursuing an International Business Certificate.

Academic Program

Tilburg University is a dynamic institution with top quality education and research, a compact campus and excellent facilities (library, computers, and sports). The university also has a strong commitment to international cooperation, with a goal of offering all classes in English in the near future. UI business students will find ample coursework in English available in economics, business administration, information management, international business, international economics and finance. An intensive Dutch language course is also offered.

Cultural Activities

Due to its central location in the Province of Noord-Grabant, students can easily visit surrounding cities like Hertogenbosch, Breda, Eindhoven, or Antwerp (Belgium).

Program Dates

Mid-August to mid-December; mid-January to late June.

For More Information

John Rogers, Coordinator
The University of Iowa
Study Abroad | International Programs
1111 University Capitol Centre
Iowa City, IA 52242-1802

Phone: 319-335-0353
Fax: 319-335-0343
E-mail: john-e-rogers@uiowa.edu

Tilburg University

Tilburg University is located in the southern Netherlands. It specializes in the Social Sciences and the Humanities and has an outstanding international track record for research and teaching excellence in Economics, Business, and Law. Making Tilburg a true European Leader in Economics, Business, and Law.

Tilburg University is pursuing a dynamic internationalization policy. Currently, seven per cent of its student population are international students enrolling in its array of English-language taught programs and, of all Dutch universities, it is offering the most appealing service and support package in recruitment of international staff.

Its campus, designed with a compact architectural concept in mind, is set in gently undulating, park-like grounds on a forest edge. Cultural venues and sports opportunities make Tilburg an attractive place to be, with excellent transport links to other European capitals. The university community, therefore, offers you every opportunity to achieve your goals intellectually, professionally, or socially.

Tilburg

With a population of nearly 200,000 inhabitants, Tilburg is the Netherlands' sixth largest city.

Tilburg is a hard-working, industrious, and scholary city, with an array of educational institutions few other towns can match. Tilburg is rightly proud of its reputation as a centre of learning. A student population of over 25,000 makes Tilburg one of the Netherlands' principal educational centres.

However, there is more to Tilburg than work and study. The city has a great deal to offer to tourists, too. As well as a rich cultural life. Tilburg provides plenty of opportunity to take part in entertainment and leisure activities. And it is situated in the beautiful Brabant countryside, one of the most attractive areas in the Benelux region, with many popular theme parks such as the 'Efteling', 'Beekse Bergen' and the 'Land van Ooit'.

In the heart of the city, on a site known simply as 'de Heuvel', stands a statue of King William II. From 1831 tot 1849, Willian held court at Tilburg, and the city has several striking buildings that recall this period. On 'Willemsplein', the square named after the monarch, is the palace William had built in the English Romantic style. The King also had a monumental barracks house built, called the 'Lancierskazerne' (the Lancers' Barracks). Which is the oldest preserved cavalry barracks in the Netherlands

The Netherlands

The Netherlands today is one of the world's most prosperous countries, thanks to its advanced industries and agriculture, its role in world trade and its large reserve of natural gas. A highly developed system of social welfare is meant to ensure that everybody in the Netherlands can share in this prosperity.

The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. About 16 million people live in an area of approximately 37,000 square km. Sixty per cent of the population lives in the western part of the country, which is called Holland. This name is often used to refer to the Netherlands as a whole.

The country is flat. There are some low hills only in the centre and in the south. Stretches of forest can be found in many parts of the country and also in the surroundings of Tilburg. Typical features of the Dutch landscape are the broad sandy beaches and dunes that draw so many Dutch and foreign tourists to the North Sea cost.

The climate is typical of a marine west coast: changeable but moderate, with mild winters and cool summers. Days with temperatures below 0 or above 25 degrees Celsius are unusual. Clouds and wind are common features. The annual rainfall is moderate but unpredictable, so a raincoat and an umbrella are essential.

Living Arrangements

Although Tilburg University does not offer student accommodation itself, they do provide a service to help you find your own accommodation in Tilburg while still in Iowa City. There are two housing companies in Tilburg which offer furnished accommodation specifically for international students - WonenBreburg and KamerBemiddeling Tilburg. Together these companies have launched the website Your Room in Tilburg. Here you can find more information about the accommodation offered and the Terms and Conditions for renting. The Tilburg web site contains more information about rental costs and how to reserve a room.

Travel Arrangements

Students will make their own travel arrangements with advice and coaching from Study Abroad.

Local Transportation

Tilburg has an excellent bus system and rail service throughout the Netherlands is frequent and dependable.

Cycling is part of daily life in the Netherlands – there are 16 million people and approximately 12 million bicycles. The mild climate, short distances, and flat roads all mean that cycling is the logical choice for getting around. There are over 9,000 miles (15,000 kilometers) of bicycle trails in the Netherlands, and the Tilburg international office will happily recommend some bike shops for you to visit.

Eligibility

3.0 GPA; junior standing; no language prerequisite.

Costs

UI students pay tuition and fees to the UI and then study at Tilburg University without paying tuition fees there. The TU international office estimates that the average students spends approximately $11,500 for living expenses, which include accommodation, food, books, health insurance, and fees for a residence permit.

How to Apply

For information about the application process, program deadlines and cost information please visit the UI Study Abroad Office or call (319) 335 - 0353 to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

Application Deadline

10/1 for Spring; 3/1 for Fall or Academic Year.

Resources

Visit the Tilburg University Exchange Programs website for comprehensive information about classes, cost of living, student life, and many practical matters.

http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programmes/

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1111 University Capitol Centre
The University of Iowa
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Phone: (319) 335-0353
Fax: (319) 335-0343
E-mail: study-abroad@uiowa.edu