Support for international staff
As a new international staff member, you might want some help with your move to the Netherlands, employment for your partner or feeling at home at Radboud University. On this page, you can find more information about our services that help you along the way to Nijmegen.
Services for internationals
Dual Career Coaching
Are you relocating to the Netherlands with your partner? With Dual Career Coaching, we assist your partner in their search for suitable employment or a preferred alternative.
Free Dutch courses
Want to learn Dutch and find out more about Dutch customs and habits? Take an NT2 course or a Social Dutch course! See Radboud in'to Languages for more information on our free courses.
Bilingual university
Radboud University is made up of students and staff with diverse backgrounds and identities who come to Nijmegen from all around the world. With over 1,400 international members of staff, Radboud University is home to almost 100 nationalities and aims to be a bilingual campus, which means the level of English is high. Therefore, you will have no problem getting around as an international staff member.
I quickly found my rhythm at Radboud University because of the great support, friendly environment and likeminded people.
Yuxuan Dai is a PhD Candidate at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging.
“I decided to pursue my PhD at Radboud University because of positive stories about the research quality and work environment from people I knew. Still, moving to a new country can be quite daunting. My routine was suddenly going to change completely. Having previously moved to London from my home country China, the transition to the Netherlands was not entirely unfamiliar. Yet, the prospect of moving to a non-English-speaking country posed a challenge. I questioned my supervisor multiple times about the necessity of learning Dutch. Fortunately, she assured me that the English level is very high in Nijmegen and the Netherlands.
When I came here, Radboud University offered valuable support with the hurdles of finding housing, healthcare, and establishing my life in a new country. For me, the Donders Institute is the ideal place for pursuing an academic path. The friendly and collaborative environment allows me to exchange ideas with researchers from all over the world. Through the university-wide PhD network, I could join fun activities and build my social circle.
Coming from big metropolitan cities like Beijing and London, I had to get used to the smaller size and more tranquil ambience of Nijmegen. However, I quickly learned there are still many things to do. The calmer atmosphere also allows me to fully focus on my research during the week. On the weekends, I can easily hop on the train and explore because of the compactness of the Netherlands. I now have found my rhythm at Radboud University, partly because of the great support, internationally friendly work environment, and like-minded people.”
Our green, modern campus
Our campus invites you to study, collaborate and socialise. There is plenty of green space, perfect for a relaxing walk. You can exercise at our sports centre, or take a breather in the many coffee corners and restaurants. Or enjoy performances and events at our professional theater hall.