Help choosing a Master's
Choosing a Master’s programme can pose quite a challenge, Radboud University offers more than 50 Master’s programmes and 200 specialisations, which means that there are plenty of options. This page contains information about how you can make the right choice by finding the Master’s programmes that match your interests. The process has been divided into four phases: 1) Orientation, 2) Exploration, 3) Elaboration, 4) Decision-making.
Phase 1: Orientation
The first step in the search process is to gain a clear picture of your own interests and motivation. Figure out which courses you enjoyed the most during your Bachelor’s programme and see which Master’s programmes correspond to these courses. It is also a good idea to ask yourself why you want to take a Master’s programme. Is it the next logical step after your Bachelor’s degree, do you wish to strengthen your position in the labour market, deepen your knowledge or do a PhD programme?
Master’s programmes
Click here to see a list of all of the Master’s programmes and specialisations at Radboud University.
All Master’s programmesDoing a Master's after an applied sciences Bachelor's degree
Are you a student at a University of Applied Sciences (hbo) and would you like to continue studying after your Bachelor's? Then a university Master's degree might be right for you. Following a pre-Master's programme will usually grant you admission to the Master’s. You can also do a minor during your hbo Bachelor's.
Read moreTransition Bachelor's to Master's
On welkemaster.nl you can find out which Master's programmes you can be admitted to with your applied sciences or university Bachelor's degree. Useful if you want to know whether you are directly eligible for admission to Radboud University with a Bachelor's degree from another educational institution.
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Phase 2: Exploration
Once you have an idea of what you would like to major in, you can start to explore the subsequent Master’s programmes. Make a list of the top three Master’s programmes that interest you. Visit these Master’s programmes during one of the open days or compare them online.
Master’s Open Day
We organise Master’s Open Days in spring and in autumn. Visit an open day to get information about the Master’s programmes, receive advice from the student advisors and experience the atmosphere at our campus. For some programmes you can also join online.
Read moreCompare programmes
You can now compare Master's programmes on our website! This way you can clearly see the study programme, the number of contact hours and the admission requirements of different programmes side by side. You can add two or three programmes.
Go to comparison tool
Virtual Information Platform
Can't come to campus for the Master's Open Day? You can also watch information presentations online about our Master's. Sign up for the platform and watch the videos wherever and whenever you want.
More informationPhase 3: Elaboration
Compare the curricula for the Master’s programmes on your shortlist and compare the points that you consider to be relevant from each of the Master’s programmes. It can sometimes be helpful to talk to current students about the Master’s programme or talk to a student advisor. This will give you a better idea of what the study programme entails.
Master's Meet-up
If you are still finding it hard to choose between a number of Master’s programmes, many Master’s programmes have to option to meet with a student, online or on our campus. You decide what your Master's Meet-up will look like, so that it matches your needs perfectly.
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Chat with students
If you have a specific question about a Master’s programme, or you would like to know more about the study load or the study programme itself, many programmes offer the option of chatting with a current Master’s student.
Ask a questionStudent advisor
You can also schedule a meeting with the student advisor, so that you can ask questions about the study programme or admission, for example. The contact details of the student advisor can be found on the page of your chosen Master’s programme under ‘Contact’.
Go to the list of Master'sPhase 4: Decision-making
Once you have gathered enough information and you have made your choice, you can submit your enrolment request.
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