★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students seeking research-focused training in fundamental physics with flexible specialisations in particle physics, astrophysics or condensed matter. Weigh the strong research facilities against more industry-oriented alternatives
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,714
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗172
DUO ↓79% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
↗Bachelor
7 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,226
/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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
Would you like to specialise in fundamental particle physics or dive into astrophysics, neurophysics or condensed matter physics? You choose! The Master's specialisations in Physics and Astronomy at Radboud University cover various research areas. You can dive into theoretical physics or perform your own experiments. Discover new material properties in Europe’s highest magnetic fields or with unique free electron lasers, study space objects with the with the world's largest telescopes or unravel brain activity with MRIs. At Radboud University, you can choose from six specialisations to define your field of interest within Physics and Astronomy.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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
Good job-market outlookfield: materiaalkunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,226/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job11
Working in their own field57%
Permanent contract33%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Natuurkundigen en astronomen24%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs20%
Softwareontwikkelaars9%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree59%
Women among first-years31%
Say workload is “just right”57%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 56 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-07-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
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
?No data yet
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