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Radboud University

Nijmegen, Netherlands

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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.

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Programs

Programs offered by Radboud University
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Master of Science in Political Science: International Relations (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's1 year€18,873 / yearApr 1, 2027September 2027

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.