Radboud University Nijmegen

Radboud University Nijmegen or Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) - public higher education institution in Netherlands.

Radboud University Nijmegen - Description

Radboud University is a student-oriented research university. Its teaching is geared to students as actively participating members of the academic community. Social interaction and international environment are distinctive objectives of Radboud University. The University educates people and does research that aims at changing one’s perspective. The University believes in creating an environment and atmosphere where everyone is free to work, interact and share. Especially sharing knowledge across the boundaries between disciplines results in new and surprising insights that lead to further scientific developments. Thus, Radboud University contributes explicitly and conscientiously to expanding the limits of knowledge in the interests of science and society as a whole. Renowned for its green campus in the oldest city of the Netherlands, Radboud University enrols over 18,000 students in 107 study programmes, of which 2 Bachelor’s and 37 Master's taught in English. Also, there are good opportunities to do PhD research. In the major international rankings, Radboud University holds the 177th place in the QS World Universities Ranking and position 140 in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking. In 2010, two professors connected to Radboud University won the Nobel Prize for Physics. Radboud University is a student-oriented research university. Its teaching is geared to students as actively participating members of the academic community. Social interaction and international environment are distinctive objectives of Radboud University.   The University educates people and does research that aims at changing one’s perspective. The University believes in creating an environment and atmosphere where everyone is free to work, interact and share. Especially sharing knowledge across the boundaries between disciplines results in new and surprising insights that lead to further scientific developments. Thus, Radboud University contributes explicitly and conscientiously to expanding the limits of knowledge in the interests of science and society as a whole. Renowned for its green campus in the oldest city of the Netherlands, Radboud University enrols over 18,000 students in 107 study programmes, of which 2 Bachelor’s and 37 Master's taught in English. Also, there are good opportunities to do PhD research. In the major international rankings, Radboud University holds the 177th place in the QS World Universities Ranking and position 140 in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking. In 2010, two professors connected to Radboud University won the Nobel Prize for Physics. Radboud University is a student-oriented research university. Its teaching is geared to students as actively participating members of the academic community. Social interaction and international environment are distinctive objectives of Radboud University.   The University educates people and does research that aims at changing one’s perspective. The University believes in creating an environment and atmosphere where everyone is free to work, interact and share. Especially sharing knowledge across the boundaries between disciplines results in new and surprising insights that lead to further scientific developments. Thus, Radboud University contributes explicitly and conscientiously to expanding the limits of knowledge in the interests of science and society as a whole. Renowned for its green campus in the oldest city of the Netherlands, Radboud University enrols over 18,000 students in 107 study programmes, of which 2 Bachelor’s and 37 Master's taught in English. Also, there are good opportunities to do PhD research. In the major international rankings, Radboud University holds the 177th place in the QS World Universities Ranking and position 140 in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking. In 2010, two professors connected to Radboud University won the Nobel Prize for Physics. According to the Keuzegids Masters, Radboud University is the best comprehensive university in the Netherlands.   Radboud University Nijmegen Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. It is a place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus, in modern buildings with state-of-the-art facilities. The strength of the University lies in its personal approach. The campus is a close-knit community where academics from different faculties often work together in cross-disciplinary teams. All students receive individual guidance from top researchers and their studies are directly integrated with the work done at the University’s 20 research institutes. This offers unique opportunities to undergraduates, postgraduates, and doctoral candidates alike. International network Our academics are at the forefront of international research. This is one of the reasons why an increasing number of students and scientists from other countries choose to study and work in Nijmegen. We have over eighty nationalities on campus, both students and staff. The University has 86 bilateral agreements with other universities and 530 exchange agreements with EU partners (Erasmus programme). We were the initiator of the International Research Universities Network (IRUN), a cooperative venture involving ten European universities. Nijmegen, a student-friendly city Nijmegen is a true university city with lots of restaurants and cafés. The cultural centre LUX – the largest art house cinema in the Netherlands – also offers theatre, music, debate, and multimedia. The city is the oldest city in the Netherlands, dating back to Roman times. Today, it has some 180,000 inhabitants, 30,000 of whom are students. Students appreciate the attractive, green surroundings and the many opportunities that the city offers for relaxation and entertainment. It is a safe, friendly place to live and study. A warm welcome International students can expect to receive a warm welcome. The University’s International Office helps to organise practical matters such as arranging a visa and finding accommodation. In addition, the office organises many activities, introducing international students to the University, the city, its students and its other inhabitants. More information www.ru.nl/prospective-students