Radboud University
Nijmegen · Site officiel ↗
Radboud University is in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Tuition for international students: €13,793–€17,701 (≈ US$15,300–19,700) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: Previous education comparable to a Dutch VWO diploma. Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: September; application fee €100. Scholarships: 0 from the university; government scholarships: NL Scholarship.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €17,701 per year (≈ US$19,700) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Government scholarships for this country: NL Scholarship. |
| Chances of admission | Previous education comparable to a Dutch VWO diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 80, PTE 61. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 janv. (Round 1) Last round: Main round, 1 avr.. |
| Where and how students live | Nijmegen · 53 km from EIN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (4)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “A sufficient level of English proficiency is required for meeting the admission requirements for English-taught Bachelor’s programmes. Based on your previous education, the Admissions Board for your programme decides whether or not you are required to take an English language test.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT (note: not Home Edition) with overall score ≥4.5 and subscores reading and speaking ≥4, listening and writing ≥4.5 or overall score ≥80 and all subscores ≥20”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic (note: not IELTS Online) with overall score ≥6.0 and all sub-scores ≥6.0”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“PTE Academic * (note: not PTE Academic Online) with overall score of ≥ 61 and all subscores ≥ 56”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “We offer 13 Bachelor's programmes taught in English and many more in Dutch.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Artificial Intelligence · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor's Artificial Intelligence”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Study duration 3 years (180 EC)”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12International Business Administration · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor's International Business Administration”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Study duration 3 years (180 EC)”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Psychology · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor's Psychology”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Study duration 3 years (180 EC)”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “September intake Applications open from 01 October 2026 Application deadline 01 April 2027”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All Bachelor's and Master's applicants at Radboud University with previous international education pay a non-refundable application fee of 100 euros before their application can be processed.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “if you are admitted and English is listed as a requirement in the admission email, we will require a certificate from one of the following recognised English language examinations before the enrolment deadline.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“A sufficient level of English proficiency is required for meeting the admission requirements for English-taught Bachelor’s programmes.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Scan of valid passport (personal details page only) or European ID card”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Your personal statement should contain, at least, a brief description of why you have chosen this specific Bachelor's programme and how it fits your previous education.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Upload a signed and stamped transcript of grades for the past two years.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Netherlands
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
NL Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600)
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) (2027-28 figure)
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application — September intake | 15 janv.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The application deadline for Bachelor's programmes that start in September and are subject to enrolment restrictions is 15 January for all students.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You can apply for a numerus fixus programme for the following academic year from 1 October onwards”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — September intake | 1 avr.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “1 April for non-EU/EEA students”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Students can register for the new academic year from 1 October onwards”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Artificial Intelligence: €17,701 per year (≈ US$19,700) (2027–28 figure) International Business Administration: €13,793 per year (≈ US$15,300) (2026–27 figure) Psychology: €13,812 per year (≈ US$15,400) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000–€1,400 per month (≈ US$1,100–1,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | €55 per month (≈ US$61) (2027–28 figure) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (7)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Academic year 2027 - 2028 Statutory tuition fee €2,771.00 Institutional tuition fee EEA €12,755.00* Institutional tuition fee non-EEA €17,701.00*”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Academic year 2026 - 2027 Statutory tuition fee €2,694.00 Institutional tuition fee EEA €9,578.00 Institutional tuition fee non-EEA €13,793.00”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Academic year 2027 - 2028 Statutory tuition fee €2,771.00 Institutional tuition fee EEA €9,427.00* Institutional tuition fee non-EEA €13,812.00*”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Living costs : You should budget approximately €1,000–€1,400 per month to cover accommodation, food, transport, insurance, and other expenses.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Average expenses per month (€) Dutch students EU/EEA students Non-EU/EEA students”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Insurance (health & liability)** €133 €55 €55”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Tuition fee (2027-2028) €231 €231 €1,151 - €2,093”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Since Dutch universities do not have their own housing accommodations, Radboud University cannot facilitate housing for all incoming international students.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International Bachelor's and pre-Master's students will have to find housing by themselves , but can apply in the Room Lottery of SSH& with travel priority.”www.ru.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| City / state | Nijmegen |
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| Nearest major airport | Eindhoven Airport (EIN), about 53 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q632004 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).