★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for research-oriented students seeking deep engagement with literary theory, history, and cultural analysis. Tradeoff: more academic than vocational, with fewer direct industry placements.
Tuition · Intl
↗€15,063
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2026
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗104
DUO ↓20% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
8 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗94%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,430
/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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Master programme at Radboud University (Nijmegen). Leads to Master of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 2 years. 120 ECTS. Tuition €15,063/yr.
English120 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
LectureLiterature studyResearchSelf-studyTutorialWorking group
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.
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Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: taal- en cultuurwetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€2,430/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating94%
Months to a substantial job34
Working in their own field33%
Permanent contract28%
Satisfied with their job3.6/5
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree68%
Women among first-years71%
Say workload is “just right”41%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 17 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.3
Testing & assessment4.1
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL internet based: 100
Scholarships
Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships—
Radboud Faculty of Arts Study Fund—
Internships
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