Radboud University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #148 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #44 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #5 of 58 | In the Netherlands |
| #2 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
| Top100 | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ru.nl
- Languages
- Dutch;English
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* Radboud University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate in subjects appropriate to Faculty requirements (diploma eindexamen Gymnasium A or B, Atheneum A or B, or HBS. A or B), or equivalent. VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
Research profile
Radboud University is a world-class research university with 169,731 scientific papers published and 6,885,846 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Psychology, Pathology, Physics, and Engineering.
Radboud University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1366 | 17431 |
| 1993 | 1454 | 17744 |
| 1994 | 1489 | 18929 |
| 1995 | 1623 | 21694 |
| 1996 | 1602 | 22984 |
| 1997 | 1780 | 25131 |
| 1998 | 1808 | 29055 |
| 1999 | 1618 | 32103 |
| 2000 | 1915 | 37294 |
| 2001 | 1945 | 40906 |
| 2002 | 2235 | 47498 |
| 2003 | 2478 | 56183 |
| 2004 | 2613 | 62221 |
| 2005 | 3031 | 73303 |
| 2006 | 3627 | 85008 |
| 2007 | 3664 | 97901 |
| 2008 | 4045 | 114915 |
| 2009 | 4498 | 132374 |
| 2010 | 5084 | 156103 |
| 2011 | 5662 | 184226 |
| 2012 | 6002 | 216258 |
| 2013 | 6583 | 242551 |
| 2014 | 6684 | 271413 |
| 2015 | 6787 | 295653 |
| 2016 | 7353 | 321937 |
| 2017 | 7520 | 354135 |
| 2018 | 7894 | 388956 |
| 2019 | 8494 | 441474 |
| 2020 | 9043 | 532924 |
| 2021 | 9388 | 594806 |
| 2022 | 9226 | 574734 |
| 2023 | 9209 | 597181 |
| 2024 | 7531 | 578020 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Radboud University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €2,170 |
| Master's Degree | €2,170 |
| PhD Program | €2,170 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Radboud University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Radboud University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WO Bachelor (BA/BSc) | Artificial Intelligence, Business Administration, Dentistry, History, Law, Linguistics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Public Administration, Religious Studies, Sociology |
|---|---|
| WO Master (MA/MSc) | Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Fine Arts, Geography, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Theology |
| Doctor's Graad | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Astronomy and Space Science, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Health Sciences, History, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Physics, Social Sciences |
Radboud University alumni
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Frans Timmermans
- Occupations
- politiciandiplomatcolumnist
- Biography
-
Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria "Frans" Timmermans is a Dutch politician who served as Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal and European Commissioner for Climate Action in the von der Leyen Commission from 2019 until his resignation in 2023. He has been Leader of the Labour Party (PvdA) since 2023.
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Dick Schoof
- Enrolled in Radboud University
- 1975-1982 graduated with master's degree in urban planning
- Occupations
- civil servantpolitician
- Biography
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Hendrikus Wilhelmus Maria "Dick" Schoof is a Dutch politician and civil servant serving as the prime minister of the Netherlands since 2 July 2024.
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Rob Jetten
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Rob Arnoldus Adrianus Jetten is a Dutch politician. He has been the Leader of the Democrats 66 (D66) party since August 2023 and a member of the House of Representatives since December 2023. He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands from January 2024 to July 2024 and Minister for Climate and Energy Policy from 2022 to 2024.
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Dries van Agt
- Enrolled in Radboud University
- Graduated with Master of Laws
- Occupations
- politicianuniversity teacherpeace activistlawyerdiplomat
- Biography
-
Andreas Antonius Maria "Dries" van Agt was a Dutch politician, jurist and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 19 December 1977 until 4 November 1982. He was a prominent leader of the Catholic People's Party (KVP) and later its successor party, the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA).
Radboud University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Art History, Cultural Studies, Dutch, English, Fine Arts, German, Greek, History, Information Sciences, Latin, Literature, Romance Languages |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law | European Union Law, International Law, Law, Management |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing |
| Faculty : Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies | Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theology |
| Faculty : Science and Computer Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Educational Sciences, Pedagogy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Management | Business Administration, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography (Human), Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | RU Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Accreditation | Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) |
| Motto | In Dei nomine feliciter |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Postbus 9102 Nijmegen, 6500 HC Netherlands |
|---|---|
| City population | 177,000 |