Experience in Tilburg, Netherlands, by Shelly

What is it like to live in Tilburg? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Tilburg is a perfect city for students, almost 50% of the people who live in Tilburg are students which is great. Mainly because it is not a very big city but it does have a big university and 3 other higher educational schools. Although the weather in Holland is not great, there is a lot to do in Tilburg. You can go out every night in the week and a lot of activities are organised by different student associations.

What is the student lifestyle like in Tilburg?

Very active, but you can be as active as you want. You can join a student association, but you don't have to because there is enough to do without that.

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How much does it cost to live in Tilburg?

Tilburg is a pretty cheap city, you can have a room of 15 squared meters in a shared house/apartment for 240/340 euros all inclusive.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Tilburg? Is there any advice you can give?

It is not very hard to find accomodation, but some houses prefer non-international students. The university usually helps international students with finding accommodation and therefore there are some houses especially for internationals.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

There are some typical Dutch dishes, but most Dutch people like the international cooking way better. So in the city you can find various Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese restaurants.

What places would you recommend visiting in Tilburg?

For international students, Soul cafe is very popular.

Is it good to eat out in Tilburg? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

RAW is a fairly new restaurant, very cool place. Also Taphuys, very cool place with lots of special beers and wines.

Is the nightlife good in Tilburg? Where is good to go?

There are like two main streets where you usually go out. All bars are really good: Brandpunt, Bolle, Studio, Philip etc.

What advice would you give future students heading to Tilburg?

You might only know Amsterdam when you think about Holland, but Tilburg is much cheaper to live in and not less fun. It is a bit smaller so you will bump into your friends every night when you go out which is very fun.