Radboud University
Nijmegen · Official website ↗
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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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: Jan 15 (Round 1) Last round: Main round, Apr 1. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (4)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic (note: not IELTS Online) with overall score ≥6.0 and all sub-scores ≥6.0”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“PTE Academic * (note: not PTE Academic Online) with overall score of ≥ 61 and all subscores ≥ 56”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“We offer 13 Bachelor's programmes taught in English and many more in Dutch.”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Artificial Intelligence · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor's Artificial Intelligence”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Study duration 3 years (180 EC)”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Business Administration · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor's International Business Administration”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Study duration 3 years (180 EC)”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Psychology · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor's Psychology”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Study duration 3 years (180 EC)”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 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)“September intake Applications open from 01 October 2026 Application deadline 01 April 2027”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required (reference) Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Scan of valid passport (personal details page only) or European ID card”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“Upload a signed and stamped transcript of grades for the past two years.”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 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)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Round 1 — Application — September intake | Jan 15Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You can apply for a numerus fixus programme for the following academic year from 1 October onwards”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — September intake | Apr 1Source (2)“1 April for non-EU/EEA students”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students can register for the new academic year from 1 October onwards”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000–€1,400 per month (≈ US$1,100–1,600) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | €55 per month (≈ US$61) (2027–28 figure) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“Academic year 2027 - 2028 Statutory tuition fee €2,771.00 Institutional tuition fee EEA €12,755.00* Institutional tuition fee non-EEA €17,701.00*”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Academic year 2026 - 2027 Statutory tuition fee €2,694.00 Institutional tuition fee EEA €9,578.00 Institutional tuition fee non-EEA €13,793.00”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Academic year 2027 - 2028 Statutory tuition fee €2,771.00 Institutional tuition fee EEA €9,427.00* Institutional tuition fee non-EEA €13,812.00*”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living costs : You should budget approximately €1,000–€1,400 per month to cover accommodation, food, transport, insurance, and other expenses.”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Average expenses per month (€) Dutch students EU/EEA students Non-EU/EEA students”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Insurance (health & liability)** €133 €55 €55”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fee (2027-2028) €231 €231 €1,151 - €2,093”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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)“Since Dutch universities do not have their own housing accommodations, Radboud University cannot facilitate housing for all incoming international students.”www.ru.nl ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).