8.7 Clarity aspects
This section describes how Tilburg University deals with the aspects of the memorandum Clarity in the Funding of Higher Education from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science dated August 29, 2003 and its supplement dated August 27, 2004.
1. Outsourcing programs (or parts thereof) registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Study Program (CROHO)
In 2022, Tilburg University did not outsource registered programs to private organizations and other institutions.
2. Investment of public funds in private activities
In 2022, Tilburg University spent €54K of public funds to carry out private activities. This includes costs for both temporary housing (emergency accommodation) for students and transportation to and from Tilburg University. Tilburg University chose this coverage because of the temporary nature of the housing, the social function of education, and the social well-being of our students.
3. Granting of exemptions
Tilburg University only grants exemptions at the request of the individual student. Exemptions are granted by the Examination Board; the grounds on which exemptions can be granted are laid down in the Education and Examination Regulations. Exemptions are registered in the student file.
4. Funding of international students
Tilburg University enrolls international students as students only if they fully meet the enrollment requirements. Enrolled students are only eligible for funding if they fully comply with the relevant laws and regulations. Exchange students and international students who only follow part of a program are enrolled as contract students in accordance with the regulations applicable at Tilburg University for contract students in contract education and are not exchanged with Netherlands Education Executive Agency (DUO).
5. Tuition fees not paid by students themselves and participation of university staff in degree programs
Tilburg University's enrollment procedures are in compliance with the laws and regulations regarding this topic. Tilburg University does not spend government funding to compensate in any way for tuition fees paid by students. If tuition is paid by third parties on behalf of a student, this is explicitly indicated on the authorization issued by the student.
In 2022, a total of 895 employees were enrolled to pursue education at Tilburg University. They fulfilled their tuition fees obligations themselves.
6. Students taking modules
Students who only participate in part of a degree program are enrolled as contract students in accordance with the regulations applicable within Tilburg University. These students are not exchanged with DUO.
7. Students following other degree programs
Without Tilburg University's intervention, students indicate directly via Studielink the degree program(s) for which they apply and wish to be enrolled. Tilburg University does not enroll students in degree programs other than those for which they have applied.
8. Customized programs for companies or organizations
Regarding initial education, by 2022, there are no customized pathways with companies and other organizations, as referred to in the Clarity Memorandum, that is, developing customized pathways in which a third party—an external organization or company—pays a contribution to customize an existing funded program.
Number of students to be counted for funding purposes
Tilburg University enrolls a student who meets all enrollment requirements and for whom all funding requirements have also been met as a funded student in Basic Education Register for Higher education (Basis Register Onderwijs – Hoger Onderwijs (BRONHO)). A successfully completed study program will also be registered as funded in BRONHO if all funding requirements are met.
