Radboud University
- Netherlands
- Founded 1923
Overview
Radboud University (abbreviated as RU; Dutch: Radboud Universiteit, formerly Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen) is a public research university located in Nijmegen, Netherlands. RU has seven faculties and more than 24,000 students.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1923Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | NijmegenSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 19,137 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ru.nl (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- Konstantin Novoselov (opens in a new tab)Russian-British physicist known for graphene work
- Dick Schoof (opens in a new tab)civil servant and former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, 2024-2026
- Rob Jetten (opens in a new tab)prime minister of the Netherlands
- Dries van Agt (opens in a new tab)Dutch politician
- Frans Timmermans (opens in a new tab)Dutch politician (born 1961)
- Frans de Waal (opens in a new tab)Dutch primatologist and ethologist (1948–2024)
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