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Radboud University

Nijmegen, NetherlandsReviewed 22 October 2026

Radboud's Software Science specialisation is part of the Computing Science master's at its Nijmegen campus.

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Radboud's Software Science specialisation is part of the Computing Science master's at its Nijmegen campus. It emphasises reasoning about software, verification, testing and programming-language methods rather than a general applied IT conversion course.

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  1. MSc Computing Science, Software Science specialisation — Nijmegen; 120 EC, two years full-time
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Academic eligibility

  • A research-university-equivalent bachelor's in Computing Science or a related discipline such as AI or Mathematics.
  • Preparation must include at least 12 credits each in mathematics and theoretical computing, programming/software development, and a final research project/thesis of at least 10 EC.
  • The Admissions Board evaluates overseas curricula and any bridging needs.

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Language requirements

  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, writing at least 6.5 and all other components at least 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
  • IELTS results must be valid on enrolment and normally within two years.
  • English evidence may follow the initial application if the admission conditions allow it.

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Study intakes

  • September 2027; no February start is listed for Software Science.

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Application deadlines

  • For international non-EU applicants, the September-2027 application deadline is 1 April 2027.
  • Applicants seeking Radboud scholarship consideration must submit by 31 January 2027 and complete any required scholarship-file corrections by 14 February 2027.
  • Register in Studielink and finish the OSIRIS application; the later EU timetable does not apply by default.

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International tuition

  • Software Science's 2027/28 non-EEA institutional tuition is provisionally €19,555 per academic year.
  • It is not the full two-year cost.
  • International prior-education applicants normally also pay a nonrefundable €100 application fee.
  • Accommodation, insurance, books and living expenses are additional; the confirmed invoice and later-year tariff determine actual charges.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Eligible excellent non-EEA applicants can seek the competitive Radboud Scholarship Programme.
  • For 2027/28 it reduces tuition to €2,771, subject to confirmation, and includes specified visa/residence and Aon insurance costs, not living expenses.
  • Separate scholarship selection applies; continuation into a second year requires passing all first-year courses.

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What can international students study at Radboud University?

Selected programme options include MSc Computing Science, Software Science specialisation — Nijmegen; 120 EC, two years full-time. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Radboud University?

A research-university-equivalent bachelor's in Computing Science or a related discipline such as AI or Mathematics. Preparation must include at least 12 credits each in mathematics and theoretical computing, programming/software development, and a final research project/thesis of at least 10 EC. The Admissions Board evaluates overseas curricula and any bridging needs. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, writing at least 6.5 and all other components at least 6.0, or an accepted equivalent. IELTS results must be valid on enrolment and normally within two years. English evidence may follow the initial application if the admission conditions allow it.

How much are international tuition fees at Radboud University?

Software Science's 2027/28 non-EEA institutional tuition is provisionally €19,555 per academic year. It is not the full two-year cost. International prior-education applicants normally also pay a nonrefundable €100 application fee. Accommodation, insurance, books and living expenses are additional; the confirmed invoice and later-year tariff determine actual charges. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Radboud University?

For international non-EU applicants, the September-2027 application deadline is 1 April 2027. Applicants seeking Radboud scholarship consideration must submit by 31 January 2027 and complete any required scholarship-file corrections by 14 February 2027. Register in Studielink and finish the OSIRIS application; the later EU timetable does not apply by default. September 2027; no February start is listed for Software Science. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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