La Salle Campus Barcelona, founding member of Universitat Ramon Llull that integrates seven areas of knowledge, and Tilburg University, a Netherlands-based institution widely recognized for its excellence in economics, business and social sciences, have signed an international double degree agreement in the field of Business & Management.
The academic model of the double degree includes structured mobility between both campuses. Students from La Salle-URL will begin their studies in Barcelona and complete the final two years of the degree in Tilburg, while students from the Dutch university will follow the reverse path. After fulfilling the academic requirements of both institutions, they will obtain both official degrees. The program is designed to offer a fully international academic experience and to create a bidirectional flow of students pursuing the degree across the two universities.
This initiative strengthens the international projection of both programs and opens new academic opportunities for students. In this regard, partnerships with leading institutions such as Tilburg University allow our students to broaden their academic experience, develop intercultural skills and prepare to lead projects in digital and global professional environments
Chris Kennett, Dean of the School of Business La Salle-URL
The agreement, signed during an institutional visit held on campus, connects La Salle-URL’s Bachelor in Management of Business and Technology with Tilburg University’s Bachelor in International Business Administration. Representing Tilburg University at the signing were Marike Knoeff, Dean of the School of Economics and Management; Petra Bergsma, Senior Policy Advisor; and Gerwin van der Laan, Academic Director of the Bachelor in International Business Administration. Representing La Salle-URL were Josep M. Santos, General Director; Chris Kennett, Dean of the School of Business; and Víctor Alves, Head of International Relations. Other faculty members from the campus also attended some of the sessions during the visit.
Tilburg University, with more than 20,000 students and an international community of 4,700 students from over 140 nationalities, has a strong track record in economics, business and social sciences through its School of Economics and Management, accredited by AACSB. Both Tilburg University and La Salle-URL are members of the ENGAGE.EU alliance, a European university network that promotes collaboration in education, research, innovation and societal engagement. The agreement to promote the double degree illustrates how participation in international alliances is key for European universities, as it enables the development of joint academic programs, strengthens student mobility and fosters cooperation to address shared challenges such as digital transformation and sustainability.
