Rankings
How every major ranking places Radboud University Nijmegen. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law, politics & governance | 15 | $21,124 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 13 | $16,844 | See → |
| Business & management | 11 | $21,124 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $21,124 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $21,888 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 9 | $21,888 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 9 | $21,888 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 8 | $28,288 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $21,124 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 7 | $21,888 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $20,995 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | $21,888 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $16,844 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 1 | $25,199 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 1 | $21,124 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $20,995 | See → |
Costs and entry
83 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Radboud University Nijmegen
The job market for Radboud University Nijmegen's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Radboud University Nijmegen cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $21,124 a year; half of Radboud University Nijmegen's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $20,995 and $21,888. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: environment, sustainability & agriculture courses are typically $28,288, humanities & languages $16,844.
How is Radboud University Nijmegen ranked?
Radboud University Nijmegen is ranked #283 by QS (2027), #161 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #169 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Linguistics (#41) and Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies (#66).
What IELTS score does Radboud University Nijmegen need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (37 of the 59 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does Radboud University Nijmegen offer?
110 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are law, politics & governance (15), humanities & languages (13) and business & management (11).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Radboud University Nijmegen's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.