History
Radboud University Nijmegen was established on 17 October 1923 under the name Catholic University Nijmegen. With their own university, Dutch Catholics sought to promote the emancipation of Roman Catholics in the Netherlands, who at that time were strongly underrepresented in public administration, the legal profession, medicine and other sectors.
Education
Radboud University challenges its students to actively participate in the academic community and trains them to be critical and committed academics, with their own views regarding scholarship and society, who will take up responsible positions in a society which is becoming increasingly internationalised.
The university’s academic staff come from all over the world, and a large proportion of our student population has spent at least some months studying at a university abroad.
For its core activities of research and teaching, Radboud University draws its inspiration from academic curiosity and the demands placed upon the university by society.
Research
The research profile of Radboud University has two main components: an academic and a societal profile. The academic profile covers the academic disciplines in which the University is engaged and the sub-disciplines in which it excels. The societal profile covers the societal themes with which the University is connected through its academic research.
Our top people are not buried away in their research groups – they derive their strength from a continuous exchange of ideas and results with others working in related areas. We have several major research institutes, each offering outstanding potential to students and researchers alike.
Top reasons to study here
- International recognition - Radboud University is in the top one percent of universities in the world.
- Personal approach - Our personal style of teaching offers you plenty of opportunity to work closely with leading researchers and excellent teachers.
- Extensive freedom of choice - You decide which specialisation and subject choice is most appropriate for you.
Radboud University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #101 Ranking
- 27 Scholarships
- 3,467 Academic Staff
- 24,402 Students
- 3,371 Students (int'l)
- 14,262 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
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Radboud University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 101 | 101 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 11 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 140 | 143 | 154 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 7 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | 272 | 279 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 117 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Housing services
Most students in Nijmegen live in student complexes and student houses, share an apartment or rent a room in a house with a landlady or landlord. All rooms are private rooms (without roommates), but usually the kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared.
The large majority of the accommodation offered is mixed accommodation, which means men and women live in the same corridor and (if applicable) share the facilities. A few women-only corridors are offered as well. The rent for these rooms can run up to €500 per month or more. However, rental prices of most rooms are between €370 and €450 per month.
Library services
In partnership with researchers, university teachers, students and administrators of Radboud University the library delivers services and products that best meet teaching and research needs. The library ensures:
- Sufficient critical mass of academic information by expanding its range of digital sources.
- Storage and visibility of university's academic research output in Radboud Repository.
ICT services
ICT services provides IT services to the academic community. Radboud’s digital library can also be used off campus. You can download SPSS (Apple, Linux, Windows), EndNote (Windows) and Atlas.ti (Windows) on SURFspot (click the British flag).
Radboud University staff members and students can download F-secure for free on SURFspot.
Campus life
Radboud University offers a wide range of facilities. All the university’s facilities are concentrated together on the one square kilometre of the former Heyendael estate: the lecture rooms and research labs, the University Hospital, the libraries, offices, the accommodation for student organisations, the sports centre, the cafes and cafeterias, the guesthouse, a supermarket and a book shop.
Radboud University is building a lush, lively Heyendaal campus. It is a campus in which a landscape of grass, paths, and trees form a cohesive whole together with the buildings. With the recently acquired Berchmanianum property, the campus consists of roughly 100 hectares.
Sports facilities
Clear your mind after a long day, be active with friends, improve your health, push your boundaries or just feel good about yourself. Whatever motivates you to get up and moving, Radboud Sports Centre is the perfect place! With more than 80 different sports, long opening hours and professional coaching we offer a wide range of possibilities for everyone. Change perspective, be active!
Student clubs
Nijmegen will have a new student organisation called ISN Nijmegen.
At the beginning of each semester there is an Orientation week. Depending on the semester, this Orientation includes fun activities such as: tours of the university and the city, sporting events, parties, etc. By participating in this programme you will quickly get to know both Nijmegen and Radboud University, and make new friends from around the world!
If you are going to study at Radboud University and want to be kept updated on new activities and get in contact with other students, please join the Radboud International Students.
Accreditation
All Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at Radboud University are accredited by the NVAO, the independent body that guarantees the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders. This ensures your degree is officially recognised, valued internationally, and gives you excellent prospects for further study or a career.
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Radboud University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 91 reviews
- 5 Star 34 Reviews
- 4 Star 51 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Online Classroom Experience 4.2
- Admission Process 4.6
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
- Career Development 4.0
Biology at Radboud is really nice
The course is very good, as you get theory and practice. The quality is overall very good and the only real problem is maybe some organizational stuff, which is usually resolved quickly. The atmosphere is really nice there. The lecturers usually always like to help and answer questions of students. We also have some student associations for the biology students which organize fun and cheap activities one can do with friends!
about me
I am an honor and top class bachelor student specializing in Digital Management of Business. My academic journey and professional experiences have strengthened my passion for guiding organizations toward digital transformation and sustainable growth. Driven by my passion of becoming a future CEO, with passion for leading, problem solving, creativity, and adaptability. I honor these skills while improving my knowledge to bridge the gap between theory and application, while seeking opportunities to collaborate and grow through internships or networking events, where I can contribute to innovative projects, like when i did an internship in the quality assurance department, co founder and society chair of IEEE in my campus, leading volunteers and and helping in planning events with the university, representing the university in the conference of higher council for innovation and excellence, leader of the AI team with the vice president of Artificial intelligence.
Gender Equality in Radboud University
I truly love my Master’s programme because, for the first time, I am learning deeply about gender equality in a way that feels meaningful and empowering. For many years, I struggled with these issues and felt frustrated by how society chooses to ignore or mishandle them. Through this programme, I’m finally gaining the knowledge, frameworks, and confidence I always needed. Now, I feel prepared to step out into the world and contribute to the change I have wanted to see for so long.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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