Radboud Master Scholarship Programme 2026 in Netherlands – Partial Tuition Waiver

Scholarship Description

The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a highly selective, partial scholarship offered by Radboud University in the Netherlands. It is designed for talented, highly motivated non-EEA students with outstanding academic results who wish to pursue a complete English-taught Master's programme at Radboud University.

A Radboud Scholarship significantly reduces the recipient's tuition fee to €2,771 (amount to be confirmed) instead of the standard institutional tuition fee of approximately €19,000, depending on the programme. The scholarship also covers the costs of visa, residence permit, health insurance, and liability insurance for the duration of the stay in the Netherlands through Aon Student Insurance. The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered by the scholarship.

Scholarship Location

The scholarship is tenable at Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Radboud University is a modern, research-intensive university with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and social engagement, offering a wide range of English-taught Master's programmes across its various faculties.

Scholarship Deadline

The application process has two key deadlines. You must submit your application in the online OSIRIS Application system by 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET. After submission, your application will be checked, and you will need to resubmit any corrected or missing documents. Your complete application must be finalised by 14 February 2027 at 23:59 CET.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for the scholarship selection. It is recommended to hand in your proof of English proficiency before the 14 February 2027 deadline.

Host Institution

Radboud University – Located in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands, Radboud University is a top-ranked Dutch university known for its excellent research and teaching. The university offers a diverse range of Master's programmes and provides a vibrant international community for its students.

Level and Fields of Study

Level: Master's degree (English-taught).

Eligible Programmes: All English-taught Master's programmes at Radboud University are eligible for the Radboud Scholarship, with the exception of Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes and joint-degree Master's programmes.

Duration: The nominal duration of the Master's programme (1 or 2 years). For recipients of a two-year Master's programme, to qualify for the grant again for the second year, you must have passed all courses in the first year.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to non-EU/non-EEA students from all eligible countries who wish to pursue a full-time English-taught Master's programme at Radboud University. It targets talented, highly motivated students with outstanding academic records who are not eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee.

The scholarship is particularly suitable for students who have obtained or will obtain their Bachelor's degree outside the Netherlands and have no previous education in the Netherlands (exchange programmes excluded).

Scholarship Duration & Amount

Duration: The nominal duration of the Master's programme (1 or 2 years).

Number of Awards: A maximum of 26 Radboud Scholarships are available for 2027/2028, distributed across the following faculties: Faculty of Arts (2), Faculty of Law (2), Nijmegen School of Management (5), Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies (1), Faculty of Science (9), and Faculty of Social Sciences (7).

Scholarship benefits include:

• Reduced tuition fee – Recipients pay only €2,771 instead of the standard institutional tuition fee of approximately €19,000 (depending on the programme). The exact amount is subject to confirmation.
• Visa costs – Covered by the scholarship.
• Residence permit costs – Covered by the scholarship.
• Health insurance – Covered through Aon Student Insurance.
• Liability insurance – Covered through Aon Student Insurance for the stay in the Netherlands.

Scholarship Eligibility

Essential criteria for 2026/2027:

• Citizenship: Must hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport.
• Tuition Fee Status: Must not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee for other reasons.
• Previous Education: Must have (or will obtain) a Bachelor's degree achieved outside the Netherlands, have no degrees achieved in the Netherlands, and did not receive any previous education in the Netherlands (exchange programmes excluded, provided they are part of the Bachelor's degree achieved outside the Netherlands).
• English Proficiency: Must meet the English language proficiency requirement for the Master's programme of choice (typically IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90).
• Admission: Must have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master's programme starting 1 September 2027, as stated in the formal letter of admission.
• Visa: Must be able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands.
• Enrollment: Must be enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and Master's programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.

Application Procedure

1. Apply for admission to a Master's programme – Submit your application for admission to an English-taught Master's programme at Radboud University through the online OSIRIS Application system. You must indicate during your application that you wish to apply for the Radboud Scholarship.
2. Upload required documents – In addition to the standard admission documents, you will be requested to upload three additional documents: two reference letters and a curriculum vitae (CV). If you already uploaded these documents for your Master's programme application, you can upload the same documents again for your scholarship application.
3. Submit by the first deadline – Submit your application in the OSIRIS system by 31 January 2027 at 23:59 CET. This is the latest date for submission.
4. Complete your application – After submission, your application will be checked by Radboud University's Student Admissions office. If any documents are incorrect, illegible, or missing, or if the handling fee is not paid, you will be notified to resubmit. Your complete application must be finalised by 14 February 2027 at 23:59 CET.
5. Submit proof of English proficiency – It is recommended to hand in your proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) before the 14 February 2027 deadline.
6. Await notification – You will be informed about the final decision regarding your scholarship application by the department of Student Life and International Mobility before mid-April 2027 (date subject to change).

Important notes: The selection for the scholarship and the admission to the Master's programme are two separate processes. Being admitted to the Master's programme does not imply selection for the scholarship. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the scholarship selection. The scholarship can be combined with the NL Scholarship for additional financial support.

Official Website & Application Link

Radboud Scholarship Programme – Official Page

Radboud University Master's Application: https://www.ru.nl/en/education/application-and-admission/application-procedure-masters