Radboud Universiteit
About
Radboud University in Nijmegen is a Dutch public research university spanning health, law, social sciences, humanities, and computer science, with EU-accredited tuition of €12,000/year — competitive among Dutch research universities. IELTS 6.5 is accessible, and the Radboud Scholarship Programme (33 awards/year) can cover full tuition and living costs for RU, UA, and KZ applicants.
Nijmegen is a mid-sized university city (175,000 people) on the Rhine river with genuine student presence, affordable living (€900–1,200/month), and a mix of old architecture and modern student culture. The city feels lived-in, not touristy; people actually study and work here, not just visit. Parks along the river are excellent for cycling and thinking.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberMar 15
Non-EU standard. Numerus-fixus programmes (AI, Biomedical Sciences): Jan 15.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Radboud Universiteit as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Radboud Universiteit is €12000 per year. Living costs in Nijmegen are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Radboud Universiteit?
English-taught programmes at Radboud Universiteit typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Radboud Universiteit offer scholarships?
Institution-specific options: Radboud Scholarship Programme: 33 places/year, non-EEA, no country barriers. Radboud Scholarship covers tuition + living. Competitive (33 awards/year).
Where is Radboud Universiteit located?
Radboud Universiteit is in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Netherlands
What can you study at Radboud Universiteit?
Fields offered include: Health, Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Computer Science, Business.
Accommodation
Good student-to-housing ratio. Close to Germany; some students commute from Kleve.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓Radboud Scholarship Programme: 33 places/year, non-EEA, no country barriers
- 🏛Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000
Radboud Scholarship covers tuition + living. Competitive (33 awards/year).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Radboud is a Dutch public research university, confirmed on Studielink — EU-accredited degree recognised across Europe and globally.
- Tuition of €12,000/year is competitive among Dutch research universities for non-EU students.
- IELTS 6.5 is an accessible English threshold for CIS applicants with solid but not top-tier scores.
- The Radboud Scholarship Programme covers full tuition plus living costs — 33 awards per year open to RU, UA, KZ nationals.
- Holland Scholarship adds a one-time €5,000 grant available to RU/UA/KZ/UZ students on top of other aid.
- After graduation, the orientation permit (Zoekjaar) gives one year to find work in the EU labour market.
What to check
- Russian students face practical barriers: Moscow embassy only for visas, and SWIFT transfers to the Netherlands are blocked — payment requires workarounds.
- Nijmegen is a mid-sized university city; part-time job market and internship options are narrower than in Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
- Work during term is capped at 16 hours per week; exceeding the limit requires a TWV permit and risks a fine up to €10,000.
- Programme-level admission requirements, deadlines, and numerus-fixus selection rules must be verified separately — this card has not been enriched beyond the inventory pass.
- Daily life in the Netherlands requires Dutch for housing, healthcare, and administration — English is common but not universal outside campus.
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