Radboud University Nijmegen Admission
RU Application Process
Exchange Students
Exchange students have a wide variety of courses to choose from at RU. More than 250 courses are offered in English. In order to apply, you must fill in the online application by the mentioned deadlines.
Bachelor’s Students
For Bachelor’s programmes, certain requirements need to be fulfilled. Information about the different programmes offered is available online, as is information about the admission process. Requirements vary on your programme. Find your programme to find out what your specific requirements are. There is only one (the International Economics and Business) Bachelor’s programme that’s taught in English. Therefore, you will have to prove your proficiency in Dutch if applying for any other Bachelor programme at RU. Make sure you take into account these language requirements when applying.
Master’s Students
For Master’s programmes, necessary information is also available online. Make sure you check your specific programme’s page to find out what specific requirements may be needed.
General admission requirements and details for admission for Master’s programmes differ from those for Bachelor’s programmes. Note that there are specific language requirements when applying for a Master’s programme in the Netherlands. The application procedure also differs. Remember, you must apply through Studielink. There is information about the general application procedure for Master’s students, but note that you should check your programme’s specific requirements as well.
PhD Programmes
RU also offers PhD programmes. PhD positions are considered as staff positions in the Netherlands and therefore have no formal admission requirements like Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees.
3. RU Tuition Fees
Tuition fee information for Master’s and Bachelor’s programmes for this year is available online. For more information on student finance, grants, and loans, also check out the Studentify government aid page.
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4. RU Deadlines
Bachelor’s students
- For non-EEA students the deadline is 1st of March;
- For Dutch students and students from EEA-countries there are two deadlines:
- – If you apply before the 1st of May,you participate in the first round of selection and you will receive the admission/non-admission statement in May;
- – If you apply after the 1st of May and before the final deadline of 15th of June, you will participate in the second round of selection and will receive the admission/non-admission statement in July.
More information about Bachelor’s deadlines is also available.
Master’s Students
RU has set a deadline for enrolment in Master’s programmes given in English.
Non-EEA residents who apply before 1 March will be guaranteed accommodation, support with visa and residence permit. If you apply after this date, RU will still consider your application but cannot give any guarantees.
For Master’s students from one of the EEA countries, this deadline is 1 May of each year. You will receive an admissions decision approximately three months after have sent in your request for admission.
Some (Research) Master’s have set their own additional deadlines. Please go to the Master’s programme of your choice to find out about these deadlines.
5. RU Contact Information
Radboud University Nijmegen’s International Office website provides international students with some basic information and support for their move to the Netherlands. Make sure to also use the contacts below if you need any questions answered or are looking for assistance with any part of the procedures required.
International Office
Address:
International Office
Comeniuslaan 4
6525 HP Nijmegen
(Monday to Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. On Monday the front desk of the International Office is closed from 1.30 p.m. til 2.15 p.m.)
PO Box 9102
6500 HC Nijmegen
Tel.: +31-24-361 60 55
Fax: +31-24-361 27 57
E-mail: [email protected]
Information Centre BA / MA
Comeniuslaan 4
6525 HP Nijmegen
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays 11 A.M.-5 P.M.
Postbus 9102
6500 HC Nijmegen
Tel: +31 24 361 23 45
E-mail: [email protected]
Student Information Desk
P.O. Box 9102
6500 HC Nijmegen
The Netherlands
T: +31 24 361 23 45
E: [email protected]
Study and Career Centre
Comeniuslaan 4
6525 HP Nijmegen
Opening hours:
Mondays to Fridays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
