Highlights
Tuition fee
13812 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
13812 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Theology Master's at Radboud is rooted in a rich and open tradition of critical catholic thought. We are in dialogue with a wide range of other religions and deeply engaged with the world’s problems. Nijmegen Theology: impact through connection.

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Overview

You will learn not only how to formulate and answer existential questions, but through sustained academic dialogue you will also learn to develop a critical stance. This stance is informed by a broad Christian tradition, cultivated through academic rigor, and attuned to the current issues of contemporary society. We challenge you to expand your theological horizons while at the same time allowing you to navigate your own path according to your personal and professional interests.

Future career opportunities

The Master’s programme in Theology has a strong emphasis on career prospects by allowing students to focus on one professional path in their third year: research, education or spiritual care.

Research

You are invited to work closely with our experienced researchers who specialize in several areas of theological inquiry, such as public theology and ethics, the use of the Bible in politics and pop culture, the impact of globalization and secularism on minority communities, spirituality and mysticism, and many more. Through seminar-style discussions, you have the opportunity to directly engage with the current research of our academic faculty. You are also regularly invited to the professional research seminars where you not only interact with the instructors on a professional level but also connect with PhDs and other post-graduates.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

Programme Structure

The centrepiece of this 3-year, English-taught programme consists of a series of in-depth topical seminars, which are informed by state of the art research and which all echo the identity of Theology in Nijmegen. In addition to a mandatory first-year seminar, these Core Theology Seminars are complemented by a combination of Theological-Vocational electives and free elective space. The programme is rounded out by a thesis in the third year. 

Students have a lot of flexibility when it comes to planning and choosing their exact programme. You can, in essence, “build-your-own” theology degree within broadly framed structures that highlight the core aspects of our programme. Students also have the option of supplementing this open programme by fulfilling a selection of vocational tracks in: professional academic research, spiritual care (Dutch), education (Dutch), or even double-degree programme through a partner institution.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • 31 January: non-EU/EEA applying for a scholarship
  • 1 April: non-EU/EEA (with housing support)
  • 1 May: EU/EEA (with housing support) to 1 July

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
PTE Academic
67
IELTS
7

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nijmegen, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
100
PTE Academic
67
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related area.

Language requirements

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* without a Dutch Bachelor's degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:

  • TOEFL IBT

Minimum score: 100

Subscores: 22 

  • IELTS Academic

Minimum score: 7.0

Subscores: 6.5

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced

Minimum score: 185

Subscores: 176

  • Cambridge C2 proficiency

Minimum score: 185

Subscores: 176

  • Pearson PTE Academic

Minimum score: 67

Minimum subscore: 61

  • LanguageCert Academic

Minimum score: 75

Minimum subscore listening: 65, reading: 65, writing: 70, speaking: 75

* Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are from Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    13812 EUR / year
    ≈ 13812 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • Statutory tuition fee €2,771.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €2,771.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €13,812.00 per year 

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands
800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme  

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme. 

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)  

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands. 

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships  

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University. 

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Theology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Radboud Scholarship Programme

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
NL Scholarship

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available

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