Rainblow flags waving in the wind
Rainblow flags waving in the wind

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.

Experiences of international employees

Moving to a new country can make you feel quite rootless, but at Radboud University, I felt welcome and supported.
Portretfoto Farnaz Mosannenzadeh
Farnaz Mosannenzadeh
PhD Candidate at the Behavioral Science Institute

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.

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.

Prepare your arrival

Pre-arrival checklist

When you plan to start working in The Netherlands, there are many things that you will need to think about. This checklist will help you with your preparation.

Finding housing in the Netherlands

Find out how Radboud University can offer you housing assistance and what the costs are for housing in Nijmegen.