Radboud University: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

Radboud University in Nijmegen is a public research university with a very large English-taught master's catalogue and non-EU fees that start below many other Dutch research universities. Fees are set per program: for 2027/28, for example, the Psychology bachelor's costs €13,812 and the Data Science & AI master's €19,555 per year for non-EU students.

Non-EU applicants apply through Studielink from 1 October 2026, and the main deadline for September 2027 is 1 April 2027. Here is everything you need: fees, programs, requirements, scholarship dates and an honest view of the downsides.

Why Radboud is good value

Radboud gives you a research-university degree with a broad choice of English-taught master's in fields from artificial intelligence and biology to anthropology, arts and culture. Some of its bachelor's fees for non-EU students, such as Psychology, are lower than the typical bachelor's fees at the larger universities in Amsterdam, Utrecht or Leiden. It also runs its own scholarship programme for talented non-EU master's students.

Radboud tuition fees for non-EU students

Radboud does not have one flat non-EU fee. Each program shows its institutional fee on its Tuition tab, and the 2027/28 amounts are still subject to change. EU/EEA students pay the statutory fee of €2,771 for 2027/28.

On top of tuition, every applicant with international prior education pays a non-refundable €100 application fee before the application is processed. For the February 2027 master's intake the non-EEA fee is still €75.

English-taught programs at Radboud

Bachelor's (3 years)

• Science and computing: Artificial Intelligence, Computing Science, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Life Sciences, Natural Sciences
• Business and economics: Economics and Business Economics, International Business Administration, International Business Communication
• Humanities and social sciences: American Studies, Arts and Culture Studies, English Language and Culture, Philosophy, Politics and Society, Psychology

Master's (1–2 years)

• Artificial Intelligence: Human Centered Intelligent Systems; Machine Learning and Neural Computing
• Biology: Conservation and Restoration Ecology; Environment & Sustainability; Microbiology; Plant and Animal Molecular Physiology
• Arts and Culture: Creative Industries and Cultural Management; Tourism and Heritage
• Anthropology and Development Studies; Behavioural Science (research, 2 years)

See the official list of English-taught master's and compare with other universities in our English-taught programs guide.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's

You need a secondary diploma equivalent to Dutch VWO plus program subjects such as mathematics. English: IELTS 6.0 with all sub-scores at least 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 (all parts at least 20) or 4.5 on the new scale, Cambridge C1 169 or PTE 61. Some programs ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90. Psychology and Biomedical Sciences are numerus fixus programs with a selection procedure.

Master's

You need a bachelor's equivalent to a Dutch research-university bachelor's in the same field. A bachelor's from a university of applied sciences does not give direct admission; a pre-master may be required. English is typically IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, others at least 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90 (all parts at least 22), with higher levels for some programs.

Deadlines

After you apply in Studielink you get 56 days to upload your documents in OSIRIS. A decision comes about three weeks after a complete application. Enrolment must be completed by 1 June for September and 1 December for February.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme gives partial scholarships to talented non-EU/EEA students in English-taught master's programs. It is for the September intake only, and you must apply for your master's in Studielink by 31 January 2027 to be considered. Treat it as a reduction, not full funding. More options: our scholarships in the Netherlands guide.

Living in Nijmegen

Nijmegen is a student city in the east of the Netherlands, next to Arnhem. Study in NL says students spend on average €1,000–€1,500 a month, and an average room costs about €550 depending on the city. Housing is short across the country, so start looking as soon as you are admitted and never pay for a room you have not seen. You may work up to 16 hours a week, or full-time in June to August, once your employer has a work permit (TWV).

Honest pros and cons

How to apply to Radboud

1. 1

   Check the program page

   Note the fee, the English requirement and any placement procedure.

2. 2

   Apply in Studielink

   From 1 October 2026; by 31 January 2027 if you want the Radboud Scholarship.

3. 3

   Pay the €100 fee

   Your application is processed only after payment.

4. 4

   Upload documents in OSIRIS

   Diplomas, transcripts with translations, English test, passport, CV and motivation within 56 days.

5. 5

   Accept and complete enrolment

   By 1 June 2027 for September.

6. 6

   Residence permit

   Radboud applies to the IND for you. See our Netherlands student visa guide.

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