🧠Radboud University Nijmegen

Nijmegen, Netherlands

QS World 2026 · #265

A mid-sized Dutch research university consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable.

About Radboud

Radboud has topped global rankings for environmental sustainability among universities, reflecting a long-standing institutional focus on green campus operations. It's particularly well regarded for Medicine and Molecular Life Sciences, anchored by the Radboud University Medical Center.

Why students choose it

  • Consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable universities
  • Strong Medicine and Molecular Life Sciences reputation
  • Anchored by the large Radboud University Medical Center

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Typical entry grades

AAB (A Level)  ·  IB 33

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

€10,000–€13,000/yr

mid tier for Netherlands — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

Mix of English and Dutch — check the specific programme; Medicine and several other Bachelor's tracks are Dutch-medium.

Campus

campus campus, Nijmegen

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Radboud's financial aid office.

The Netherlands has a well-known joint government/university scholarship for non-EEA students, alongside a growing number of individual university excellence scholarships.

  • Holland Scholarship: Jointly funded by the Dutch government and participating universities, for non-EEA students — a one-off award (not full funding), available for eligible Bachelor's and Master's programmes.
  • University excellence scholarships: e.g. Amsterdam Merit Scholarship, Utrecht Excellence Scholarship — merit-based, varying in coverage from partial to full tuition, offered independently by individual universities.

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Popular courses

Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · University-run decentralised selection (motivation, skills assessment, interview) rather than a single national test

Biology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Linguistics

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Durations are typical for Netherlands — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
1 May (general deadline)
Note
Numerus fixus (restricted-entry) programmes such as Medicine close much earlier — 15 January.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 90–100 iBT

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Radboud FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Radboud as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Radboud?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Radboud expects around AAB at A Level or 33 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Radboud's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Radboud's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Radboud cost for international students?

International tuition at Radboud typically falls in the €10,000–€13,000/yr range (mid tier for Netherlands). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Radboud's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Radboud?

Radboud follows Netherlands's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due 1 may (general deadline). Numerus fixus (restricted-entry) programmes such as Medicine close much earlier — 15 January. Always verify the exact date on Radboud's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Radboud?

Netherlands universities, including Radboud, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Radboud known for?

A mid-sized Dutch research university consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable. Radboud has topped global rankings for environmental sustainability among universities, reflecting a long-standing institutional focus on green campus operations. It's particularly well regarded for Medicine and Molecular Life Sciences, anchored by the Radboud University Medical Center.

Can I apply to Radboud with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Radboud accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Netherlands University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Radboud and every other Netherlands university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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