Radboud University is a general university on a campus in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, with 23,306 students in 2026 and 6,262 staff (full-time equivalents).[1] It is ranked =283rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
For 2026/27 the statutory fee is €2,694. The institutional fee differs by programme: for example €13,793 for the bachelor’s in Economics and Business Economics and between €18,873 and €25,429 for the two master’s programmes we checked, for non-EEA students.[3][4][5][6] The university offers 13 English-taught bachelor’s programmes and over 50 master’s programmes.[7][8]
Key facts
| Official name | Radboud Universiteit (Radboud University); originally the Catholic University Nijmegen, renamed Radboud University Nijmegen in 2004[9] |
| Location | Nijmegen, Gelderland; a campus university (Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen)[1] |
| Type | General university covering alpha and beta sciences (including medical sciences) and social sciences[1] |
| Founded | 17 October 1923, as the Catholic University Nijmegen[9] |
| Students | 23,306 in 2026[1] |
| Staff | 6,262 employees (full-time equivalents)[1] |
| Faculties | Seven: Arts; Law; Medical Sciences; Nijmegen School of Management; Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies; Science; Social Sciences[9] |
| Programmes | 13 English-taught bachelor’s programmes (many more in Dutch); over 50 master’s programmes with 200 specialisations[7] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | =283rd[2] |
| Statutory fee 2026/27 | €2,694 for a full-time programme[3] |
| Institutional fee 2026/27, non-EEA (examples) | €13,793 (bachelor’s Economics and Business Economics); €18,873 (master’s Marketing); €25,429 (master’s Environmental Justice and Governance)[4] |
| English test, bachelor’s | IELTS Academic 6.0 or 6.5 overall (all parts 6.0) depending on programme; TOEFL iBT 80 or 90[10] |
| Selective bachelor’s (example) | Psychology: numerus fixus with a capacity of 615 students[11] |
| Official website | ru.nl |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 5 November 2026.
About Radboud University
Radboud University was founded on 17 October 1923 as the Catholic University Nijmegen.[9] In 2004 its executive council changed the name to Radboud University Nijmegen, after Saint Radboud of Utrecht.[9] Today the university describes itself as a general university with programmes in alpha and beta sciences, including medical sciences, and in social sciences, and as a campus university.[1]
It has seven faculties: Arts, Law, Medical Sciences, Nijmegen School of Management, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies, Science, and Social Sciences.[9] Its facts page gives 23,306 students in 2026 and 6,262 employees (full-time equivalents).[1]
How is Radboud University ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026, Radboud University is placed =283rd in the world. In the list of all thirteen Dutch universities in that edition it is twelfth, after Maastricht University (254th) and before Tilburg University (429th).[2]
Radboud’s facts page says only that the university is “ranked among the leading group within the most important international rankings” and gives no positions.[1] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Radboud University?
Radboud offers 13 bachelor’s programmes taught in English and many more in Dutch.[7] At master’s level it lists over 50 programmes and 200 specialisations.[8] English-language bachelor’s programmes named in Radboud’s admission pages include American Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Culture Studies, Economics and Business Economics, English Language and Culture, International Business Administration, International Business Communication, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Molecular Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Philosophy, Politics and Society.[10] Master’s programmes include Marketing, Environmental Justice and Governance, Mathematics, Theology, Computing Science and Behavioural Science.[5][6][12]
How much does Radboud University cost in 2026/27?
The statutory fee for 2026/27 is €2,694 for a full-time programme. It applies to students with Dutch nationality, nationals of another EU/EEA country, Switzerland or Suriname, or holders of an eligible Dutch residence permit, as long as they do not already hold a Dutch bachelor’s (for a bachelor’s) or master’s (for a master’s). Others pay the institutional fee.[3]
Institutional fees differ by programme and Radboud lists separate amounts for EEA and non-EEA students on each programme page. The three programmes below are examples, not a full price list:
| Programme (2026/27) | Statutory fee | Institutional, EEA | Institutional, non-EEA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Economics and Business Economics | €2,694 | €9,578 | €13,793 |
| Master’s Marketing | €2,694 | €14,084 | €18,873 |
| Master’s Environmental Justice and Governance | €2,694 | €19,779 | €25,429 |
Amounts from the programme pages.[4][5][6] The Marketing page marks its institutional amounts with an asterisk as still subject to change; check the page of your own programme before you budget.[5] Some Radboud pages now show only 2027/28 amounts for programmes starting in September 2027, so make sure the academic year on the page matches your start. Pre-master’s students pay a per-ECTS fee, which the page does not state.[3]
Tuition is only part of the bill. For living costs, see our Netherlands guide and the Study in the Netherlands guide.
How do you apply to Radboud University?
Radboud’s admission hub has separate pages for bachelor’s, master’s and pre-master’s applications, and refers questions about the procedure in Studielink (the national application system) and OSIRIS (Radboud’s student system) to the study advisor of your programme.[1]
The Psychology bachelor’s shows the route for a selective programme: you create an account and submit an enrolment application in Studielink, then upload your documents in OSIRIS Application within 56 days. Psychology has a numerus fixus with a maximum capacity of 615 students and a selection process in which the final score is 60 percent matching assignment and 40 percent previous grades.[11] Other programmes may differ, so use the admission page of your own programme.
We give no deadlines here because they change every year and differ by programme.
Which English level do you need?
Bachelor’s. Radboud accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, PTE Academic and LanguageCert Academic. The minimum depends on the programme:[10]
- Group 1 (for example Economics and Business Economics, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, International Business Administration): IELTS 6.0 overall and in every part; TOEFL iBT 80 with all sub-scores at least 20, or 4.5 on the new scale.
- Group 2 (Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Molecular Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Politics and Society): IELTS 6.5 overall with all parts at least 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 with all sub-scores at least 20.
IELTS and TOEFL results are valid for two years; Cambridge C1 and C2 for five. TOEFL Home Edition and IELTS Online are not accepted. Applicants with a Dutch VWO diploma, a fully English-taught secondary diploma from an EU/EEA country, or certain International Baccalaureate and national diplomas do not need a test.[13]
Master’s. Most master’s programmes need IELTS 6.5 overall with writing at least 6.5 and other parts at least 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 90 with all sub-scores at least 22). Programmes such as Artificial Intelligence, Behavioural Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology and Theology need IELTS 7.0 overall with all parts at least 6.5 (TOEFL iBT 100).[12]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Radboud University cost for international students?
How is Radboud University ranked?
It is =283rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, twelfth among the thirteen Dutch universities in the list.[2]
Does Radboud University teach in English?
Which English test score does Radboud University require?
Is Psychology at Radboud University numerus fixus?
Yes. The bachelor’s in Psychology has a numerus fixus with a maximum capacity of 615 students and a selection process.[11]
More about studying in Netherlands
- Netherlands: best universities
- Study in Netherlands: complete guide
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Netherlands
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- Amsterdam University College
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- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Leiden University College The Hague
- Leiden University
- Maastricht University
- Nyenrode Business University
- Open Universiteit (Open University of the Netherlands)
- Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)
- Tilburg University
- University College Utrecht
- University of Amsterdam (UvA)
- University of Groningen
- University of Twente
- Utrecht University
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Wageningen University & Research
Sources
[1] Radboud University: Facts and figures (page without a date; figures labelled 2026)
[2] IamExpat: TU Delft retains title of best Dutch university in QS rankings (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (article of 19 Jun 2026; QS 2027 edition; the list names “Radboud University” without a city)
[3] Radboud University: Tuition fee amounts (page without a date)
[4] Radboud University: Bachelor’s Economics and Business Economics, tuition (page without a date; academic year 2026-2027)
[5] Radboud University: Master’s Marketing, tuition (page without a date; academic year 2026-2027; institutional amounts still subject to change)
[6] Radboud University: Master’s Environmental Justice and Governance, tuition (page without a date; academic year 2026-2027)
[7] Radboud University: Bachelor’s programmes (page without a date)
[8] Radboud University: Master’s programmes (page without a date)
[9] Wikipedia: Radboud University Nijmegen (history, faculties and status)
[10] Radboud University: English test results for bachelor’s programmes (page without a date)
[11] Radboud University: Psychology bachelor’s, admission and application (page without a date; 2027 intake)
[12] Radboud University: English test results for (pre-)master’s programmes (page without a date; the page’s own TOEFL totals show a typing error in some cells)
[13] Radboud University: English language requirements for bachelor’s programmes (page modified 11 Sep 2026)
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