Radboud University is a comprehensive, internationally-oriented university that aspires to be one of the best in Europe. Together with Radboudumc, we have created an intellectual environment that inspires and challenges our students and staff so that they can extend the scope of academic disciplines and benefit society.
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4.1 out of 5 (223 ratings / 157 reviews) Nijmegen, Netherlands
Top reasons to study here
- International recognition - Radboud University is in the top one percent of universities in the world.
- Personal approach - Our personal style of teaching offers you plenty of opportunity to work closely with leading researchers and excellent teachers.
- Extensive freedom of choice - You decide which specialisation and subject choice is most appropriate for you.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (50)
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.A. Arts and CultureFaculty of Arts
- M.Sc. Behaviour ChangeFaculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Cognitive ComputingFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Cognitive NeuroscienceFaculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Economics
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Arts
- M.Sc. Human Geography
- M.Sc. Human Geography - Europe
- M.Sc. International Business
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- M.Sc. Political Science
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Spatial Planning
- M.A. Theology (1year)Faculty of Social Science
- M.A. Tourism and CultureFaculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Social Science
Humanities (29)
- Faculty of Arts
- M.A. Biblical ExegesisFaculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- M.A. General LinguisticsFaculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- M.A. HistoryFaculty of Arts
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Arts
- M.A. LinguisticsFaculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- M.A. Practical TheologyFaculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- M.A. Systematic TheologyFaculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- M.A. TheologyFaculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies
- M.A. Theology (1year)Faculty of Social Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (28)
- M.Sc. Adaptive OrganismsFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Artificial IntelligenceFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. BiologyFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Biomedical SciencesFaculty of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. ChemistryFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Chemistry of LifeFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Cognitive NeuroscienceFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Intelligent TechnologyFaculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Science
- M.Sc. MathematicsFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Medical BiologyFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. MicrobiologyFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Molecular ChemistryFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Molecular Life SciencesFaculty of Science
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. NeurobiologyFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. NeurophysicsFaculty of Science
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Physical ChemistryFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Physics and AstronomyFaculty of Science
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. ScienceFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Science in SocietyFaculty of Science
- Faculty of Science
Business & Management (18)
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. International Business
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- Faculty of Science
- M.Sc. Spatial Planning
- Faculty of Science
- M.Sc. Water and EnvironmentFaculty of Science
Computer Science & IT (10)
- M.Sc. Artificial IntelligenceFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Cognitive ComputingFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Computing ScienceFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Cyber SecurityFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Data ScienceFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Information SciencesFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Intelligent TechnologyFaculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Science
- M.Sc. Software ScienceFaculty of Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- Faculty of Arts
- M.A. Arts and CultureFaculty of Arts
- M.A. Creative IndustriesFaculty of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
- M.A. Tourism and CultureFaculty of Arts
Law (5)
- LL.M. Business LawFaculty of Law
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Law
Medicine & Health (4)
- M.Sc. Biomedical SciencesFaculty of Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. Human BiologyFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Medical BiologyFaculty of Science
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- M.A. Creative IndustriesFaculty of Arts
- Faculty of Social Science
Education & Training (3)
- M.Sc. Behaviour ChangeFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Gifted EducationFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Pedagogical SciencesFaculty of Social Science
Engineering & Technology (3)
- M.Sc. Artificial IntelligenceFaculty of Social Science
- M.Sc. Chemistry of LifeFaculty of Science
- M.Sc. Medical EpigenomicsFaculty of Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- M.A. Tourism and CultureFaculty of Arts
About
History
Radboud University Nijmegen was established on 17 October 1923 under the name Catholic University Nijmegen. With their own university, Dutch Catholics sought to promote the emancipation of Roman Catholics in the Netherlands, who at that time were strongly underrepresented in public administration, the legal profession, medicine and other sectors.
Education
Radboud University challenges its students to actively participate in the academic community and trains them to be critical and committed academics, with their own views regarding scholarship and society, who will take up responsible positions in a society which is becoming increasingly internationalised.
The university’s academic staff come from all over the world, and a large proportion of our student population has spent at least some months studying at a university abroad.
For its core activities of research and teaching, Radboud University draws its inspiration from academic curiosity and the demands placed upon the university by society.
Research
The research profile of Radboud University has two main components: an academic and a societal profile. The academic profile covers the academic disciplines in which the University is engaged and the sub-disciplines in which it excels. The societal profile covers the societal themes with which the University is connected through its academic research.
Our top people are not buried away in their research groups – they derive their strength from a continuous exchange of ideas and results with others working in related areas. We have several major research institutes, each offering outstanding potential to students and researchers alike.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
101
2017
101
2016
-
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
123 -1
2018
122
2017
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
204
2018
204 -14
2017
190
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
99 2
2017
101
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Most students in Nijmegen live in student complexes and student houses, share an apartment or rent a room in a house with a landlady or landlord. All rooms are private rooms (without roommates), but usually the kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared.
The large majority of the accommodation offered is mixed accommodation, which means men and women live in the same corridor and (if applicable) share the facilities. A few women-only corridors are offered as well. The rent for these rooms can run up to €500 per month or more. However, rental prices of most rooms are between €370 and €450 per month.
Library services
In partnership with researchers, university teachers, students and administrators of Radboud University the library delivers services and products that best meet teaching and research needs. The library ensures:
- Sufficient critical mass of academic information by expanding its range of digital sources.
- Storage and visibility of university's academic research output in Radboud Repository.
ICT services
ICT services provides IT services to the academic community. Radboud’s digital library can also be used off campus. You can download SPSS (Apple, Linux, Windows), EndNote (Windows) and Atlas.ti (Windows) on SURFspot (click the British flag).
Radboud University staff members and students can download F-secure for free on SURFspot.
Student Life
Campus life
Radboud University offers a wide range of facilities. All the university’s facilities are concentrated together on the one square kilometre of the former Heyendael estate: the lecture rooms and research labs, the University Hospital, the libraries, offices, the accommodation for student organisations, the sports centre, the cafés and cafeterias, the guesthouse, a supermarket and a book shop.
Radboud University is building a lush, lively Heyendaal campus. It is a campus in which a landscape of grass, paths, and trees form a cohesive whole together with the buildings. With the recently acquired Berchmanianum property, the campus consists of roughly 100 hectares.
Sports facilities
Clear your mind after a long day, be active with friends, improve your health, push your boundaries or just feel good about yourself. Whatever motivates you to get up and moving, Radboud Sports Centre is the perfect place! With more than 80 different sports, long opening hours and professional coaching we offer a wide range of possibilities for everyone. Change perspective, be active!
Student clubs
Nijmegen will have a new student organisation called ISN Nijmegen.
At the beginning of each semester there is an Orientation week. Depending on the semester, this Orientation includes fun activities such as: tours of the university and the city, sporting events, parties, etc. By participating in this programme you will quickly get to know both Nijmegen and Radboud University, and make new friends from around the world!
If you are going to study at Radboud University and want to be kept updated on new activities and get in contact with other students, please join the Radboud International Students.
Accreditation
NVAO is entrusted by law to accredit all existing Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses and to validate new study programmes at government-funded institutions of higher education and at institutions approved (but not funded) by the Dutch government.
With regard to the nature of accreditation in higher education, the Netherlands and Flanders (Flemish-speaking Belgium) have opted for accreditation at the level of study programmes. NVAO has laid down accreditation frameworks for this purpose for Flanders and the Netherlands.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Social Sciences paradise
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Radboud University is perfect for anyone who wants to go into Social Sciences! Its research possibilities are up to date and very renowned.
Human Geography in Nijmegen
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I really like my studies, the topics it covers are quite important for the current problems in Europe and this study gives you an academic insight on these topics. The topics you study with this Bachelor can be seen all around you which makes it more alive during your study, because you can experience it for yourself even in your own neighborhood. Furthermore, the...
Erasmus exchange at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I really liked that we could have videolectures from our classes, classrooms were very modern, professors were helpful and competent, good organisation in general and wellmade website
