Radboud University Nijmegen
About
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 77 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,615
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
29 subjectsARWU
32 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 36 | 69.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 101–125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 101–125 | 47.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 126–150 | 57.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
QS
29 subjectsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Radboud University Nijmegen?
Radboud University Nijmegen's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =283, THE Rank =154, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank =142.
When was Radboud University Nijmegen founded?
Radboud University Nijmegen was founded in 1923.
What are the top subjects at Radboud University Nijmegen?
Top subjects at Radboud University Nijmegen include: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging, Communication & Media Studies, Public Administration, Psychology, Medical Technology.
Where is Radboud University Nijmegen located?
Radboud University Nijmegen is located in Nijmegen, Netherlands.