Tilburg University
(TiU)
About
Tilburg University is a Catholic research university specializing in the social and behavioral sciences, economics, law, business sciences, theology and humanities, located in Tilburg, Netherlands.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 31 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,796
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 24%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
- Staff
- 1,800
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 35 | 67.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =47 | 65.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =71 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Finance | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Marketing | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | =66 | 72.3 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =76 | 73.4 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 77 | 70.6 | 2026 |
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Social Policy & Administration | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 117 | 68.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 130 | 70.8 | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | =56 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =110 | 48.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =316 | 48.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Tilburg University?
Tilburg University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 429, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =653.
When was Tilburg University founded?
Tilburg University was founded in 1927.
What are the top subjects at Tilburg University?
Top subjects at Tilburg University include: Law & Legal Studies, Business & Economics, Economics & Econometrics, Business Administration, Finance.
Where is Tilburg University located?
Tilburg University is located in Tilburg, Netherlands.