★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in critical, socially engaged approaches to spatial issues and human-environment relations. Weighs broad specialisation choices against potentially less emphasis on advanced quantitative spatial analysis.
Tuition · Intl
↗€18,873
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗136
DUO ↓37% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,050
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 28 Jun 2026
About this program
The Master's programme in Human Geography addresses the relationship between human activities and their spatial environment in a number of topical fields. It takes a critical, emancipatory approach to the field by engaging with the less privileged in society, but also trying to contribute to positive change and development in many different fields. Within the Master's Human Geography, you have a choice between four important Master's specialisations, as well as the option to add to this with an Educational Master.
The Master's programme in Human Geography addresses the relationship between human activities and their spatial environment in a number of topical fields.
* Conflict, Territories and Identities
* Capital. Labour and Extraction
* Borders, Migration and Justice
* Cities, Culture and Inequality
The Master's programme can also be conducted in dual mode (studying next to working in the human geographic profession).
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Behaviour & SocietySector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)DualMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
About Radboud University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
Living in Nijmegen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Low
Population
179k
Progressive, historic, and student-friendly. Nijmegen has a relaxed, slightly alternative vibe compared to other Dutch cities. The city combines Roman history with modern student culture, creating a unique blend of old and new.
View city guide →Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: sociale geografie
Median starting salary (field)€3,050/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job9
Working in their own field56%
Permanent contract46%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie20%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten18%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree63%
Women among first-years50%
Say workload is “just right”88%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 25 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.1
Career preparation2.8
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Dutch Student FinanceLoan/grant; eligibility depends on personal circumstances
NL Scholarship (for prospective students)Partial scholarship
Radboud Scholarship ProgrammeSelected 2026/2027 recipients pay €2,694 tuition and receive visa/residence/insurance coverage
Internships
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