Quick Summary
Public in Nijmegen, Netherlands — Radboud University, est. 1923. Ranked #222 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 24678 students including 11% from outside Netherlands. Known for strengths in Linguistics, Psychology, Theology & Religious Studies, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, offering a green, compact campus and a strong research-driven teaching approach.
Subject Strengths
LinguisticsPsychologyTheology & Religious StudiesPhysics & AstronomyCommunication and Media Studies
Founded1923
TypePublic
Total Students24678
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusGreen Campus
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsRadboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc)
AccreditationNVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#222
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#140
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, HFML-FELIX, Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 1 (Non-EU), May 1 (EU)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Check specifically for Numerus Fixus programs like Psychology and AI which have earlier deadlines (Jan 15). Housing in Nijmegen is scarce; apply through the university as soon as possible.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€10,500/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€17,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€23,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableRadboud Scholarship Programme, Orange Tulip Scholarship, Holland Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidDUO (Dutch Student Finance for EU citizens)
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Molecular Life Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Physics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$48,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industry internships integrated into Science and Management programs
Industry Connections
Novio Tech CampusNXP SemiconductorsRadboudumc Health Innovation Park
Notable Alumni
Frans Timmermans (EU Commissioner), Dries van Agt (Former PM), Konstantin Novoselov (Nobel Prize in Physics - Associate)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Radboud Sports Centre (RSC) with over 80 different sports
Student Clubs
Over 100 study and student associations
Library Resources
University Library (UB) with extensive digital repositories and 24/7 access during exams
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, ISEP, and bilateral agreements with over 200 partners
Summer Programs
Radboud Summer School