Why study English Language and Culture in Nijmegen?

A challenging and exciting programme that brings together the study of language, culture, literature, society and history

The Bachelor's programme in English Language and Culture at Radboud University distinguishes itself from similar degree programmes throught its research-based curriculum that brings together the study of language, culture, literature, society and history. The content of the programme is always exciting, up-to-date and relevant, reflecting new developments in the study of English Language and Culture.

Full immersion in English, with a strong focus on language acquisition courses from day one

The Dutch are consistently ranked among the best (non-native) speakers of English in the world and our programme is proud to uphold and strengthen this tradition. If you choose to study English Language and Culture at Radboud University, you will learn to speak and write English at a high professional level. The first year curriculum places a strong focus on building a solid foundation for speaking and writing English fluently and eloquently. In subsequent years, the attention to meeting demanding standards of spoken and written English fluency is continuously refined and reinforced. Furthermore, you will study alongside Dutch and international students, giving you the opportunity to speak English in and outside the classroom. You will soon discover that you are learning not only from your lecturers but also from your peers!

A dynamic international teaching staff who are leading scholars in the field of English Language and Culture

Our study programme is taught by dedicated and inspiring lecturers, who are leading scholars in the field of English Language and Culture. They incorporate current research conducted in the fields of English Language and Culture in their teaching, making sure our students are up-to-date on current developments and are able to critically analyse these developments, for instance in the fields of adaptation studies, popular culture, or second language acquisition. 

The opportunity to study abroad or do an internship

Radboud University offers you the exciting opportunity to study abroad for a semester or do an internship as part of your Bachelor's programme. In the first two years of your Bachelor's programme, you learn about Great Britain and other English-speaking regions as well as their language, literature and culture through in-depth academic study. During your semester abroad (should you choose to go) you will get to know your host country directly, in all its lively immediacy. We have institutional agreements with a range of universities in Great Britain as well as in Ireland. 

A personal, small-scale learning experience

Radboud University is known for its personal approach to learning and education. You will experience this first-hand, both in and outside the classroom. The small-scale teaching at the Faculty of Arts means that your lecturers know you personally and that you benefit from close interaction with academic staff and a tight-knit learning community. Throughout your studies you will also be supported by both a staff mentor and a student advisor.

If you're an international Bachelor's student, you will have the chance to join the so-called "buddy programme" at the beginning of your first year. You will be matched with a senior student, who will guide your through your first semester at Radboud University, help you find your way around campus and get accustomed to Dutch culture and student life. Read more about the buddy programme.

Radboud University offers a centralized campus campus-style setting with a strong sense of community. The medieval centre of Nijmegen (with origins dating back to the Romans) is a ten-minute bike ride away, across the street from our department is the Sports Centre with dozens of student sports teams, even as the surrounding countryside is filled with possibilities for biking, hiking, jogging and local pancakes. Our active study association T.E.A. organizes activities on campus, in the city and far beyond (including our yearly study trips to Great Britain and Ireland). And all this at a university that has been among the top scorers in the rankings of traditional, general universities in the Netherlands by the renowned Dutch university guide Keuzegids Universititeiten over the past decade!