About the university
Radboud University is a public, general university in Nijmegen, with about 23,300 students in 2026. It teaches across the natural and medical sciences, the social sciences and the humanities, and many master's are taught fully in English.
It is ranked =283 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and =161 in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Its Faculty of Science runs Computing Science and Artificial Intelligence master's with specialisations such as Data Science and AI, Cyber Security, Software Science and Machine Learning and Neural Computing.
For Indian students the attraction is a lower fee than many Dutch universities: most science master's on this page cost €19,555 a year for 2027-28, and one-year business master's cost €18,873 (2026-27 fee). The Radboud Scholarship Programme can cut tuition to the statutory fee for selected non-EU students.
Nijmegen is a mid-sized student city. Rooms in SSH& student complexes for first-year international master's students cost roughly €450 to €640 a month including energy and water.
- Type
- Public, general university covering the natural, medical and social sciences and the humanities
- Total students
- 23,306 in 2026 (Radboud facts and figures)
- International students
- 13% of students (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- Staff
- 6,262 employees (FTE)
- Student–staff ratio
- 15.7 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- Intakes
- September for the master's on this page
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=283 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
=161 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
MSc Computing Science: Data Science and AI
- Fee / year
- €19,555
- Duration
- 2 years (120 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (applications open 1 October 2026)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
- Postgraduate
MSc Computing Science: Cyber Security
- Fee / year
- €19,555
- Duration
- 2 years (120 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (applications open 1 October 2026)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
- Postgraduate
MSc Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning and Neural Computing
- Fee / year
- €19,555
- Duration
- 2 years (120 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (applications open 1 October 2026)
- English
- IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in each part), TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 67 or Cambridge C1/C2 185
- Postgraduate
MSc Computing Science: Software Science
- Fee / year
- €19,555
- Duration
- 2 years (120 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027 (applications open 1 October 2026)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
- Postgraduate
MSc Business Administration: International Business
- Fee / year
- €18,873
- Duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
- Postgraduate
MSc Business Administration: Marketing
- Fee / year
- €18,873
- Duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
- Postgraduate
MSc Business Administration: Strategic Management
- Fee / year
- €18,873
- Duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
- Postgraduate
MSc Economics: Corporate Finance and Control
- Fee / year
- €18,873
- Duration
- 1 year (60 EC)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 61 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Computing Science: Data Science and AI | 2 years (120 EC) | €19,555 | ≈ ₹20.7 lakh |
| MSc Computing Science: Cyber Security | 2 years (120 EC) | €19,555 | ≈ ₹20.7 lakh |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning and Neural Computing | 2 years (120 EC) | €19,555 | ≈ ₹20.7 lakh |
| MSc Computing Science: Software Science | 2 years (120 EC) | €19,555 | ≈ ₹20.7 lakh |
| MSc Business Administration: International Business | 1 year (60 EC) | €18,873 | ≈ ₹20 lakh |
| MSc Business Administration: Marketing | 1 year (60 EC) | €18,873 | ≈ ₹20 lakh |
| MSc Business Administration: Strategic Management | 1 year (60 EC) | €18,873 | ≈ ₹20 lakh |
| MSc Economics: Corporate Finance and Control | 1 year (60 EC) | €18,873 | ≈ ₹20 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Radboud University with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
- Full English-taught master's starting 1 September 2027 (not Erasmus Mundus or joint degrees)
Radboud Scholarship Programme
Value: Tuition reduced to the statutory fee (€2,771, to be confirmed) plus visa, residence permit, health and liability insurance; living costs not covered
Eligibility: Non-EU/EEA passport holders with a bachelor's from outside the Netherlands, outstanding results and full admission. Submit in OSIRIS by 31 January 2027 and complete by 14 February 2027.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Radboud's English-taught bachelor's have their own entry requirements per programme; check the bachelor's programme page for international diploma requirements.
Postgraduate
- You need a bachelor's equivalent to a Dutch research-university (WO) degree in a relevant field. Data Science and AI, for example, asks for a Computing Science or AI bachelor's with at least 12 credits of mathematics, 12 credits of theoretical computing science, programming skills and a thesis of at least 10 EC.
- Admission is assessed on your transcripts and mathematics level; an online E-Check gives an early indication.
- Applications for September 2027 open on 1 October 2026. The Data Science and AI page lists deadlines of 1 April 2027 and 1 July 2027 depending on nationality and education, and 31 January 2027 if you also apply for a scholarship. Check your programme page for the date that applies to you.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof you will graduate) and transcripts
- English test result
- CV and motivation letter where the programme asks for them
- Course descriptions so the admissions board can check your mathematics and subject level
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 (writing 6.5, other parts 6.0) for most master's, including Computing Science, Business Administration, Economics and Information Sciences; 7.0 (6.5 in each part) for Artificial Intelligence. IELTS Online is not accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 (subscores 22) for most master's; 100 for Artificial Intelligence. Home Edition is not accepted. |
| PTE Academic | 61 (subscores 56, writing 61) for most master's; 67 for Artificial Intelligence. PTE Academic Online is not accepted. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 176 / 180 for most master's; 185 for Artificial Intelligence |
| Exemption | No test needed if your bachelor's is from Australia, Canada (not Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA. Indian degrees are not on this list. |
Accommodation and living costs
Radboud offers housing options for first-year international master's students, mainly SSH& student complexes in Nijmegen. Prices include energy and water; internet is cabled. SSH& rooms are not available to students aged 30 or older.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| SSH& room, Hoogeveldt | €528–580per month | ≈ ₹55,968 – ₹61,480 |
| SSH& room, Vossenveld | €522–642per month | ≈ ₹55,332 – ₹68,052 |
| SSH& room, Galgenveld | €447–589per month | ≈ ₹47,382 – ₹62,434 |
| Room through other agents in Nijmegen | €475–750per month | ≈ ₹50,350 – ₹79,500 |
| Studio or apartment through other agents | €750–1,200per month | ≈ ₹79,500 – ₹1.3 lakh |
Campus and location
Radboud University is based in Nijmegen (main address Houtlaan 4). It is a general university with programmes in the natural and medical sciences, the social sciences and the humanities.
- Faculty of Science master's in Computing Science and Artificial Intelligence, with specialisations taught 100% in English.
- One-year (60 EC) Business Administration and Economics master's with specialisations such as International Business, Marketing, Strategic Management and Corporate Finance and Control.
- SSH& student complexes such as Hoogeveldt, Vossenveld and Galgenveld house many first-year international students.
- About 6,300 staff (FTE).
Careers and graduate outcomes
Non-EU graduates can apply for the Dutch orientation year (zoekjaar) to look for work; see our Netherlands guide for the rules. Several master's include a research or company thesis.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| International students as a share of all students | 13% | THE World University Rankings 2027 |
Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
What does a master's at Radboud University cost for an Indian student?
Most Faculty of Science master's on this page cost €19,555 a year for 2027-28 (Information Sciences €25,118). One-year business and economics master's cost €18,873 in 2026-27; check the programme page for the 2027-28 fee. Add rent of about €450 to €750 a month.
When is the intake?
The master's on this page start in September. Applications for September 2027 open on 1 October 2026; deadlines depend on the programme, your nationality and your education, so check the admission page.
Is there an IELTS waiver for Indian degrees?
No. The exemption covers bachelor's degrees from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. Most Indian applicants need IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, or 7.0 for Artificial Intelligence.
Are there scholarships?
The Radboud Scholarship Programme reduces tuition to the statutory fee and covers visa and insurance costs for selected non-EU students. Apply by 31 January 2027.
Can I work after graduating?
Non-EU graduates can apply for the Dutch orientation year to look for work. See our Netherlands country guide for the current rules.
Sources
- Radboud: tuition fee amounts (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud: master's programmes overview (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud: Data Science and AI admission and application (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud: Data Science and AI tuition (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud: International Business tuition (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud: English minimum test scores (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud Scholarship Programme (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud: housing options for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Radboud: facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings: Radboud University (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: Radboud University Nijmegen (opens in a new tab)
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