Radboud University Nijmegen
Radboud University Nijmegen is situated in the oldest city in the Netherlands. It has seven faculties and enrols over 17,000 students. Our personal style of teaching ensures that there is plenty of opportunity to work closely with instructors and fellow students in small seminars. One of the main strengths of our research is the way we forge Copperative links across disciplinary boundaries and the continuous exchange of ideas with others working in related areas. The mutual exchange between the city and the University can be heard in the intellectual debates which, in a university city such as Nijmegen, are particularly lively.
Radboud University Nijmegen is a student-oriented research university. Its teaching is geared to students as actively participating members of the academic community. The University also educates students to be critical, independently-minded and engaged individuals, who will eventually assume responsible positions in society with their own views regarding both science and society. The University does not regard students as consumers of education but as individuals who accept an active role and responsibility in both their academic education and personal development. Research Radboud University`s research contributes explicitly and conscientiously to expanding the limits of knowledge in the interests of society as a whole. Not only do research results contribute to international scientific debate and the increase of knowledge, they are also important for national and regional development. Radboud University has a good reputation for generating spin-offs. Mutual exchange The mutual exchange between the city and the University can be heard in the intellectual debates which, in a university city such as Nijmegen, are particularly lively. This intellectual life is part of Nijmegens atmosphere and certainly contributes to making the city and the region a more attractive place to live.
Foundation year: 1923
Short name: RU
Type: Private (publicly funded)
Students: 19950
Faculty: 1140
Faculty/Students Ratio: 18:1
Region: Europe
Location: Nijmegen
