Rules and guidelines

Rules and guidelines for students

Student Charter

The Student Charter describes the legal position of students enrolled at Radboud University. On this page you can read or download Radboud University's current Student Charter or one of its appendices.

Radboud University Student Code of Conduct

In our community, everyone should be able to feel comfortable and safe. The Student Code of Conduct states what we expect from each other to ensure this.

Binding study advice (BSA)

The binding study advice (BSA) is issued at the end of the first academic year and determines if you can continue with your study programme.

Registration Regulations

If you wish to register for an academic programme at Radboud University, find out more about the relevant procedure and conditions.

From bachelor's to master's education

In Dutch higher education, you can start a master's programme once you have completed your bachelor's or pre-master's programme. In some cases, you can already enrol in a master's programme even if your bachelor's exam has not yet been processed.

Mandatory attendance

Courses in your programme may have mandatory attendance. This means that there will be consequences if you have been absent to many times.

Online education and studying via weblectures

Education takes place on campus as much as possible. Sometimes lectures are recorded and made available online. Some faculties have established guidelines for this.

Dealing with copyright

Are you working on a writing assignment, essay or thesis? Then bear in mind that you will often have to deal with copyright.

Fraud and plagiarism

It is important to know what fraud and plagiarism are, and how to prevent it.

Infection prevention and vaccination

Students who will work with patients may come into contact with patients and patient materials. You might be exposed to bacteria and viruses. This puts you at risk of contracting an infection and spreading the infection.

House rules during an assessment

The same house rules apply to all students while taking assessments. Each programme has its own Education and Examination Regulations (OER) with the specific rules for that programme, which include these house rules.