In addition to a number of courses taught in Dutch, Radboud University offers 11 Bachelor’s programmes and 35 Master’s programmes in English on many levels and across many academic fields.
Ranked among the top 11 universities in the Netherlands, Radboud University faculty staff have received numerous prizes and grants due to the quality of their research, such as the Nobel Prize and the Spinoza Prize. Radboud University was also recently rated Best General University in the Netherlands. Read more about the university’s achievements here.
As well as its top quality research and education, Radboud University offers many other benefits:
Personal approach Our personal style of teaching gives you the opportunity to work closely with leading researchers and excellent teachers in interactive, small seminars. Professors are easily approachable to discuss your study subjects.
Freedom of choice You decide which specialisation and subject choice is most appropriate for you. We offer you a great deal of choice and in many cases, you can put together your own made-to-measure programme based on your own interests.
Great city Radboud University is based in Nijmegen in the Netherlands, a beautiful historic city connected to the world of business, with a large student population and year-round music festivals and carnivals.
Sustainability Radboud University has the greenest campus in the Netherlands. Radboud University is built with sustainability in mind and serves organic coffee and other ecological goods on campus. In 2014, it came second in SustainaBul’s ranking of the most sustainable universities in the country, and in 2018 it is the Green Capital of Europe.
Concern for students Radboud strives for the highest quality, also with its services. This has even been acknowledged by the European Commission, who recently stated that Radboud University has ‘an impressive range of activities for outgoing and incoming students and a high sense of concern for quality'.
Build networks As a student, you will benefit from the presence of numerous Dutch and international companies and institutions, such as NXP, the Radboud Medical Center, the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, and many other highly regarded research institutes. After graduation, you will have a strong, clearly identifiable professional profile for the job market, increasing your chances of finding employment.
To make the best choice for a Bachelor's or Master's degree that fits you, come to Radboud University!
UNDERGRADUATE
Radboud University offers a number of undergraduate courses taught in English in the fields of:
American Studies
Arts and Culture Studies
Artificial Intelligence
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computing Science
Economics
English Language and Culture
International Business Communication
Molecular Life Sciences
Psychology
Admission requirements Usual undergraduate entry requirements include sufficient command of the language of instruction. If you are applying for a course taught in English, for example, you would have to be a native speaker or pass a standardized test such as the TOEFL, IELTS or CPE. Depending on the programme, there might also be subject specific requirements. You can check more details on the admission requirements on our website.
Tuition fees Undergraduate tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in the 2018-2019 academic year range between €7,273 and €9,879 (US$8,500 and US$11,600). The Radboud Scholarship Programme is awarded to non-EU/EEA Bachelor's students in the form of a partial fee waiver and the payment of visa and residence permit applications.
Application procedure To apply, fill in an online application form with an ID or passport, your high school diploma and a transcript of your grades. If you are applying to a Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence, Biology or Psychology, apply before 15 January. For all the other programmes, if you are a non-EU/EEA citizen you must apply before 1 April, or 1 March if you are applying for a scholarship.
POSTGRADUATE
Radboud University offers 35 Master’s programmes taught in English in the fields of social sciences, humanities, business and economics, language and communication, law, science and much more.
Why study a Master's at Radboud University?
Range of choices We offer regular Master's as well as Research Master's, meaning you can choose what level suits you. Most of our programmes have a number of specialisations that students can choose to further develop their expertise in a specific area. Plus, students can often design a programme to suit themselves. Browse course descriptions for all English-taught Master’s degrees here.
Personal Approach All of our programmes offer a personal approach, with small classes and close contact with professors and supervisors.
Top rated programmes Many of our Master's programmes have been rated top in their field in the Netherlands. Radboud University consistently receives high ratings for its education.
Career prospects As many as 93.5% of Radboud University’s Master’s graduates find a paid job in the field of study within a year and a half of graduation.
Service package The Radboud University International Office takes care of all its students. International students who apply before the deadline are eligible for their service package, consisting of support with finding accommodation and applying for the visa and residence permit. You will also get to experience a great range of social activities especially for international students.
What about the practical details?
Admission requirements Postgraduate entry requirements include a relevant Bachelor’s degree from an academic university and proof of proficiency in English. Each programme has more specific requirements, so it's best to check the webpage of your programme of choice.
Tuition fees and scholarships The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA students is either €9,879 (US$11,600) or €10,856 (US$12,800) per year, depending on the programme. We offer a number of scholarships to international students. The Radboud Scholarship Program, for example, is a partial tuition fee waiver awarded to exceptional non-EEA students. Find out about all our scholarships, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, on our website.
Application procedure All our applications are made via our online portal. Full instructions for how to apply and what documents are required can be found on our website.
Deadlines The application deadline for most programmes is 1 March for all students wishing to apply for a scholarship. Without a scholarship, the deadline is 1 April for non-EEA nationals. Students who apply before this date will be guaranteed support with the accommodation and visa process. For the February intake, the application deadline is 1 November for non-EEA students. Some programmes have different deadlines, so make sure to check the deadlines page of your programme of choice.
