Radboud University

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Radboud University is a leading public research university in the Netherlands, renowned for its high-quality education and cutting-edge research, particularly strong in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. It offers a wide array of English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programs, making it highly accessible for international students. The university provides extensive support through its International Office, covering everything from admissions and housing to integration, and hosts dedicated orientation weeks. A distinctive characteristic is its beautiful, green campus and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, fostering a vibrant and welcoming international community.

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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. The university was established in 1923. In 2020, 391 PhD degrees were awarded, and 8,396 scientific articles were published. To bolster the international exchange of academic knowledge, Radboud University joined the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities in 2016. Among its alumni Radboud University counts 14 Spinoza Prize laureates, 2 Stevin Prize laureates, 1 Nobel Prize laureate, Sir Konstantin Novoselov, and 6 prime ministers of the Netherlands, including the current prime minister Rob Jetten. Other notable alumni include former chairman of Unilever Marijn Emmanuel Dekkers, influential priest and theologian Henri Nouwen, biologist Frans de Waal and First Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans. Former students have also won 3 Olympic medals since 2000, all in rowing.

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