Master's
Radboud Scholarship Programme
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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
"A research university on a green campus in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Ranking
#283 (QS)
PSW VISA
1 year (orientation year)
About Radboud University
Radboud University was established on 17 October 1923 as the Catholic University of Nijmegen and is based on a green campus in Nijmegen. It has seven faculties and had 24,104 students in October 2024, about one in ten of them international, from more than 100 nationalities. It offers 14 bachelor's and 40 master's programmes fully taught in English, and hosts 15 research institutes on campus. Radboud is #283 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, down from #279.
Rankings & Recognition
#283
Ranked #283 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#279 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Radboud University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1923
Founded
#283
QS 2027 Rank
Public university
Type
Nijmegen
Location
24,104 (Oct 2024)
Students
14 bachelor, 40 master
English Programmes
Popular Programs
Artificial Intelligence
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computing Science
Business Administration
Medicine
Law
Application Details
Application Route
Studielink + university portal
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
96%
I-20 Processing
Study permit (MVV + residence permit)
Post-Study Work
1 year (orientation year)
Green Card Pathway
Highly skilled migrant permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Radboud Scholarship Programme
Career Outcomes
1 year (orientation year)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Radboud University has a green campus, Heyendaal, in the south of Nijmegen. All seven faculties, the university medical centre (Radboudumc) and 15 research institutes are located on this campus. The main address is Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen.
Campus Details
Heyendaal
campus
Nijmegen
(single campus)
Campus Forecast
Nijmegen
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University housing partners and private rooms
Dining
Campus canteens and nearby cafes
Health & Wellness
Dutch health insurance is mandatory
Activities & Clubs
Student associations
Sports
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
24,104 (Oct 2024)
International Students
approx. 10%
Nationalities
100+
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$8,500 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Radboud admits international students in September, and some master programmes also in February. Check each programme page for the deadline.
Scholarships at Radboud University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma accepted as equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma, plus the entry requirements of each programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree, English proficiency and the entry requirements of each programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (Studielink + university portal)
Diploma and academic transcripts
English proof (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo)
Motivation letter
CV / resume
Recommendation letters (master)
Proof of financial means
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Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme, language of instruction and entry rules on the Radboud website.
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Apply online
Register in Studielink and complete the application in the university portal before the programme deadline.
3
Upload documents
Upload your diploma, transcripts, English proof, motivation letter and CV; some programmes add a test or interview.
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Admission decision
The university assesses your file and sends an admission decision.
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Accept & pay
Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee instalment or deposit; the university applies for your MVV and residence permit with the IND.
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Visa & arrive
Collect the MVV at the Dutch embassy if needed, travel, collect your residence permit card and register with the municipality.
Campus & Location
Radboud University has a green campus, Heyendaal, in the south of Nijmegen. All seven faculties, the university medical centre (Radboudumc) and 15 research institutes are located on this campus. The main address is Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen.
Bachelor's
4
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📍 Nijmegen
Bachelor's
Artificial Intelligence
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📍 Nijmegen
Bachelor's
International Economics and Business
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📍 Nijmegen
Bachelor's
English Language and Culture
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📍 Nijmegen
Bachelor's
Business Administration
Master's
5
Radboud University
📍 Nijmegen
Master's
Artificial Intelligence (Master's)
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📍 Nijmegen
Master's
Cognitive Neuroscience
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📍 Nijmegen
Master's
Computing Science
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📍 Nijmegen
Master's
Business Administration (Master's)
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📍 Nijmegen
Master's
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
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