Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1923
Overview
Radboud University (Radboud Universiteit) is a public research university in Nijmegen, Netherlands, founded on 17 October 1923 under the name Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen. It is one of the best broad, classical universities in the Netherlands. The university is located on the green Campus Heyendaal, south of Nijmegen city centre, and is easily accessible by bicycle, car and public transport. It has seven faculties: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Nijmegen School of Management, Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Faculty of Medical Sciences (in partnership with Radboudumc). Radboud University offers over 50 bachelor's programmes and over 50 master's programmes with more than 200 specialisations, as well as pre-master's programmes, PhD programmes and professional education. Teaching languages are Dutch and English. All programmes are accredited by NVAO. The university has a strong research profile and is home to institutes such as the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour and the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics. Scholarships for international students include the Radboud Scholarship Programme, NL Scholarship, and Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships. Statutory tuition fees for 2026-2027 are €2,694 per year for eligible EU/EEA students.
Fields of study
- Governance and Society
- Communication
- Culture
- Economics and Business
- Health
- Human Behaviour
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Natural Sciences
- Education
- Law
- Society
- Languages and Culture
Accreditation: NVAO (Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, February
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@ru.nl
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€14,084 – €18,873 / year
From about $15,211 / year
Domestic students
€2,694 / year
Statutory tuition fee for 2026-2027: €2,694/year for eligible EU/EEA students. Institutional tuition fees vary by programme and are higher for non-EU/EEA students. Pre-master students pay per ECTS credit rather than a flat tuition fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Political Science: International Relations (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | €18,873 / year | Apr 1, 2027 | September 2027 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
