De-enrollment from education

Once you know that you have graduated or decided to quit your studies, you can de-enroll in Studielink.

You CANNOT de-enroll retroactively. Your enrollment will be terminated as of the first of the month following the month in which you submit your de-enrollment request in Studielink (or later in the academic year if you choose a later date).

To de-enroll, click the ‘Terminate Enrolment’ button in Studielink. Next, the 'Request for termination of enrolment' form is shown. Select the reason of your de-enrollment request and choose the date as of which you no longer wish to be enrolled.

Tuition fees and student finance

Once you have de-enrolled in Studielink you will be reimbursed for any overpaid tuition fees on the bank account known to Tilburg University. If you have paid the full amount, you will be reimbursed 1/12 portion for each month that you are no longer enrolled. If you pay in installments, the installments will stop. Additionally, you will be reimbursed for any overpaid tuition fees (if applicable).

If your de-enrollment date is July 1 or August 1, you will receive no refund. In this case, you may remain enrolled in the study program, giving you the possible added advantage of remaining registered as a student with all associated entitlements such as student finance and a student's travel pass. As of mid-June, you can then indicate that you do not wish to re-enroll for the next academic year (starting on September 1). You can do so in Studielink by clicking the 'Arrange your re-enrolment' button and selecting the option 'No, I do not wish to re-enrol'.

You will receive a confirmation of your de-enrollment request from Studielink. Please note: do not forget to stop your student finance and student travel pass at DUO if applicable. This has to be done no later than the 1st day of the 1st month you are no longer eligible. See also the checklist below.

First-year students

In special cases it is possible as a first-year student to cancel your enrollment within one month if you change your mind. For more information, see the FAQ What to do if I want to quit studying, temporarily or altogether?

Once you have completed the pre-Master's program or if you have decided to quit the program, you can de-enroll in Studielink.

You CANNOT de-enroll retroactively. Your enrollment will be terminated as of the first of the month following the month in which you submit your de-enrollment request in Studielink (or later in the academic year if you choose a later date).

If you subsequently move on to a Master’s program within the academic year, your pre-Master’s enrollment will be terminated automatically as soon as you are fully enrolled for the Master’s program.

To de-enroll, click the ‘Terminate Enrolment’ button in Studielink. Next, the 'Request for termination of enrolment' form is shown. Select the reason of your de-enrollment request and choose the date as of which you no longer wish to be enrolled.

Pre-Master’s students do not pay tuition fees, but a weighted fee that depends on the number of credits (ECTS) of the pre-Master's program. You are therefore not entitled to a refund if you de-enroll during the academic year. Did you choose to pay your weighted fee in installments, Tilburg University will continue to withdraw the remaining installments from your bank account until the outstanding amount is paid in full. You can therefore choose to remain enrolled until August 31. The advantage of staying enrolled might be that you retain your student entitlements such as student finance and a student's travel pass. As of mid-June, you can then indicate that you do not wish to re-enroll for the next academic year (starting on September 1). You can do so in Studielink by clicking the 'Arrange your re-enrolment' button and selecting the option 'No, I do not wish to re-enrol'.

You will receive a confirmation of your de-enrollment request from Studielink. Please note: do not forget to stop your student finance and student travel pass at DUO if applicable. This has to be done no later than the 1st day of the 1st month you are no longer eligible. See also the checklist below.

If you wish to de-enroll from the post-Master Accountancy program, please contact the coordinator of the program.

In case of graduation, you will be deregistered automatically upon approval of the diploma request.

Are you a minor student and do you wish to de-enroll? Please fill in the digital de-enrollment form for minor students. If you wish to remain enrolled for the entire academic year and thus through August 31, you do not need to fill out the form. This is because enrollment ends automatically on 31-08.

As contract student, you are enrolled through August 31 of the current academic year. Your enrollment ends automatically on 31-08. 

• Terminate student finance
• Terminate student travel product
• If you have not graduated, request a transcript of grades for completed courses.
• Copy course descriptions from the OSIRIS Course catalogue for applying for exemptions elsewhere.
• If you want to switch to another study program, but you are not sure which one, then register for the 'Reorientation on Study Program' workshop.
• If you wish to temporarily put your studies on hold, please contact a dean of students.
• If you are in doubt about ending your studies, taking a break or switching programs and the potential consequences involved in these various choices, then we suggest contacting an education coordinator to discuss your specific situation.
• See the Alumni pages to learn about what Tilburg University can do for you as a graduate and vice versa.

International students also think of:

• Deregistering as a resident ('BRP inschrijving');
  If you registered as a resident at the local municipality upon your arrival, you must deregister before you leave the Netherlands.
• Deregistering with the Dutch Immigration Service (IND);
  When your period of study at Tilburg University has ended, the Immigration Office must deregister you with the Dutch Immigration Service within 1 month. Be aware that once you are deregistered, you must leave the Netherlands as soon as possible, even though the expiry date on your residence permit card might show that it is still valid.
• Terminate your bank account as soon as you have received the refund of the tuition fee (if applicable).

You may be in need for a declaration of deregistration. Once you have received a confirmation of your deregistration via Studielink you can request a 'Declaration of deregistration' online.