Radboud Scholarship Programme 2027: Study Your Master's in the Netherlands
The Radboud Scholarship Programme 2027 cuts master's tuition for non-EU students from around €19,000 to €2,771 and covers visa and insurance costs at Radboud University in the Netherlands. Apply by 31 January 2027
What Is the Radboud Scholarship Programme?
It's a selective scholarship for talented non-EU/EEA students who want to study an English-taught master's programme at Radboud University. It's funded by the university and supports students with outstanding academic results and strong ambition.
Radboud University is one of the Netherlands' leading research universities, located in Nijmegen, the country's oldest city and a lively student town.
What You Get
- Reduced tuition: Pay only €2,771 instead of about €19,000 (depending on your programme)
- Visa and residence permit costs covered
- Health and liability insurance covered
- Support for the full length of your master's programme
Not covered: living costs in the Netherlands, so plan your budget for housing, food and daily expenses.
You can also combine this scholarship with the NL Scholarship for extra support.
Number of Scholarships (2027–2028)
Up to 26 scholarships across faculties:
- Science: 9
- Social Sciences: 7
- Nijmegen School of Management: 5
- Arts: 2
- Law: 2
- Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies: 1
Important Dates
- Application deadline: 31 January 2027 (23:59 CET)
- Complete application by: 14 February 2027
- Results: Before mid-April 2027
- Programme starts: 1 September 2027
Who Can Apply?
- Hold a non-EU/EEA passport
- Have (or will soon have) a bachelor's degree from outside the Netherlands
- Meet the English language requirements for your programme
- Be fully admitted to an English-taught master's at Radboud starting September 2027
- Be able to meet Dutch visa requirements
- Study full-time
Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree programmes aren't eligible.
How You're Selected
- Academic excellence: your grades, the relevance of your degree and your university's reputation
- Ambition: your motivation letter, achievements and experience such as internships or volunteering
- References: two strong reference letters, preferably from academics
Some faculties may also invite you for an interview.
How to Apply
- Choose an English-taught master's programme at Radboud University.
- Apply through the university's OSIRIS application system.
- Tick the box to apply for the Radboud Scholarship.
- Upload your CV and two reference letters.
- Submit by 31 January 2027 and make sure everything is complete by 14 February 2027.
Simple Tips
- Apply early. Admissions may ask you to fix things before the deadline.
- Write a focused motivation letter explaining your goals and why Radboud.
- Ask professors for reference letters early. Academic references are preferred.
- Show your extra activities, such as volunteering, research or internships.
- Join a scholarship Q&A session to learn what the committees look for.
- Plan your living budget, since this scholarship doesn't cover daily expenses.
Apply Here
📌 Official scholarship page: https://www.ru.nl/en/education/scholarships/radboud-scholarship-programme
📌 Master's application procedure: https://www.ru.nl/en/education/application-and-admission/application-procedure-masters
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| Organization | Radboud University | | Region | Nijmegen, Netherlands | | Deadline | 31 January 2027 | | Level | Master's | | Funding | Tuition reduced to €2,771 + visa and insurance covered |
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