r/TilburgUniversity

Hello, I'm an incoming student for Bachelor Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at Tilburg University this September. I already own a MacBook Air M3 and I'm not sure whether I need to buy a new laptop.

The university's official laptop recommendation says:

• A notebook with MS Windows operating system Not a Chromebook or Apple device because a lot of software doesn't work on these computers. Our IT services are mainly based on Microsoft technology, so for that reason we recommend a laptop with Windows 11.
• For the use of statistical software, we recommend that you consider the following minimum requirements:
  • i5 processor (or equivalent), preferably i7 (or equivalent).
  • 16 GB of working memory.
  • 256 GB ssd (but save as much data as possible in the cloud).
• Webcam (built-in or separate).
• The laptop must be equipped with a USB-C port.

Do I need to buy a Windows laptop, or will Mac work fine for the program? Do any current students use a Mac? Thanks.

Hello,

I am looking into different options to really learn and develop my coding skills for future career .

I would not say I am an absolute beginner but also am not able to right away process/plot graphs from the top of my head. I am thinking to sit through another master program. I came across DDS at Tilburg. People have done it, is it worth it. Does it open more doors in the data world?

Hey guys!

I’m an international student starting my program from September, and I am currently looking for housing. Honestly, before facing this many frustrations, I thought that if I increase my budget, everything will be settled. From 900 to 1300, and now I even raise to 1600.

I started to look for the housing from April, but I haven’t found it yet. For some who invite for viewing it’s almost impossible for me to arrange a physical one.

And for winning the housing lottery, I can’t even sure if it’s that I was too unlucky to not get one. No matter H2S or Magis or others. I joined the lottery every 3 days a time for Magis and every week on H2S.

Just want to know if anyone else join the lottery and ended up nothing? Should I also consider those short-term lease?

Hii, I will probably start my masters in Tilburg after this summer. I did my bachelor in Rotterdam so I will be moving to Tilburg. The only thing I’m a bit nervous about is my social life in Tilburg. I don’t know anybody in this city. Some people told be it’s a bit hard to find a new friend group in your master’s. How did you experience making new friend during your masters?

Also, any recommendations for nightclubs in Tilburg?

Hello everyone,

I’m currently in the program of CSAI in Tilburg University but unfortunately due to not passing some exams and the resits I won’t reach my BSA requirements how does changing programs for next school year work?