Programmes and available places

Four of the university’s Bachelor’s programmes are subject to numerus fixus. When more students apply for a programme than there are places available, they will need to take part in a selection procedure if they wish to get a place on the programme.

Numerus fixus at Radboud University

At Radboud University, there are four Bachelor’s programmes that have a maximum number of places available for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is known as numerus fixus. When more students apply for a programme than there are places available, they will need to take part in a selection or lottery procedure if they wish to try and get a place on the programme. This is often the case for these numerus fixus study programmes. 

Missed deadline or correct selection attempt? 

Go to deviation from the selection and placement (numerus fixus) procedure.

Overview and available places of numerus fixus study programmes

The following overview shows how many students were given (and accepted) a ranking number for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years. The overview also shows the number of places that will be available for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. 



Study programme		Number of available places for 2026-2027Highest ranking number for 2023-2024Highest ranking number for 2024-2025Highest ranking number 2025-2026
Biomedische Wetenschappen100198194160
Geneeskunde
 		322386378386
Psychologie/Psychology
 		60095810481097
Tandheelkunde
 		728887105

 

Questions about selection and placement

  • Questions about the selection procedure - for instance, about ranking numbers and exam results - can be directed to the specific programme.
  • For questions about deadlines or formal procedures, get in touch with the Central Student Desk at centralstudentdesk [at] ru.nl (centralstudentdesk[at]ru[dot]nl).
  • Do you want to object to the height of the ranking number? This can be done via the Het klachtenloket within 6 weeks of receiving your ranking number.

See also