Start in Nijmegen
Nijmegen has a lot to offer in terms of studying, working and business. Come and study at one of the colleges in Nijmegen and enjoy student life. Nijmegen is one of the global leaders in the Health & High Tech sector, find out why! And learn which innovations come from the Rijk van Nijmegen. In other words, start in Nijmegen!
Study
Discover everything about studying in Nijmegen. Which (high) schools and universities there are, which student association you can join and what are the best places to go to as a student. Have you already thought about a part-time job or where you are going to live? No worries, here you will find everything about Nijmegen, one of the largest student cities in the Netherlands.
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Work & entrepreneurship
Nijmegen is a city that presents itself as a global top player in solving social issues and problems. With its significant position in the Health & High Tech sector, Nijmegen belongs to the international top when it comes to improving the quality of life, healthcare and the development of high-quality technology for various social applications.
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Expat life in Nijmegen - Stories from expats
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Ivana, Italy/Serbia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Ivana, Italy/Serbia
"In some ways, Nijmegen reminds me of Lucca, the Italian town where I grew up. It has a human dimension – you can reach most places by walking, and within ten minutes, you’re in nature, but you’re also close to the German border."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Khaoula, Morocco
Expat life in Nijmegen: Khaoula, Morocco
"I love it here. The city’s slogan says it best: Nijmegen is an old city with a young vibe. The buildings can tell stories from hundreds of years ago, but the people are young, fresh, and outgoing."
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Mark Luke's (CITC) mission: a more sustainable chip industry with revolutionary technology
Mark Luke's (CITC) mission: a more sustainable chip industry with revolutionary technology
Since March 2023, Mark Luke Farrugia has been General Manager of Nijmegen's Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC). And he has a clear mission; to make the chip industry more sustainable and thereby also bring it to Europe and, especially, Nijmegen.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Isabella, Brazil
Expat life in Nijmegen: Isabella, Brazil
"I was born and raised in Brazil, but I’m half-Italian from my mom’s side. I was living in Italy right before moving to the Netherlands, so it wasn’t as long of a trip. But the Netherlands is very different from my reality growing up in Brazil."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sorina, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sorina, Romania
"The weather, especially in the winter, is sometimes difficult to cope with, but I discovered some places in the city that I really like. One of them is Bhalu. I like that the people there are friendly and I love their homemade pastries."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
Expat life in Nijmegen: Giulia, Italy
"After my master’s in Italy, I wanted to leave the country and secure a future somewhere else. Because of that, I was looking into ways to specialize more and found the master’s in Human Geography at Radboud University."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
Expat life in Nijmegen: Alex, Romania
"It's quite cliché, but the first thing that really surprised me was how good the bike infrastructure was. I saw people cycle in suits or in dresses – this was really surreal to see, someone so well dressed, but then on a bike."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
Expat life in Nijmegen: Elle, United States
"I’m a hairstylist and a fully licensed cosmetologist in America, but it took quite some time to be able to work here. Because I’m from the US, I needed a residence permit to register my business with the KVK."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
Expat life in Nijmegen: Stuart, Australia
"Nijmegen is really a great city. Especially on a sports level, there’s an athletics club with world-class athletes, football, rugby, tennis, golf… virtually every sport! And the history of Nijmegen is also incredibly fascinating to me."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sanchitta, Bangladesh
"One of my favorite places in the city is the Face of Nijmegen statue. In the beginning, when I wasn’t feeling good, my husband and I went there, sat by the river, and drank tea. I still go there to meditate."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sudipta, Bangladesh
Expat life in Nijmegen: Sudipta, Bangladesh
"I’m originally from Bangladesh, but I did my graduate degree in Gothenburg in Sweden, so I had already lived in Europe when I started looking for jobs after my graduation and found a company here in Nijmegen."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Masha, Ukraine
Expat life in Nijmegen: Masha, Ukraine
"I moved to the Netherlands on the 12th of May 2017. I remember the day, because it divided my life into a ‘before’ and an ‘after.’ I was born and raised in a small town in Ukraine, with around 30,000 people."
Start in the oldest city in the Netherlands
The oldest city in the Netherlands is bursting with energy! In other words: Old City, Young Vibe. Whether it is a night out, culinary dining, shopping or nature, Nijmegen has it all. Within walking distance. From the heart of the city, you can be on the Waal beaches between the Konik horses within 15 minutes.
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Discover Nijmegen
Are you here to study? Or do you want to start your own business here? Then get to know the city first! The city is extremely diverse and offers a wide range of possible activities. Think of dining in nice restaurants, visiting cultural hotspots, shopping in the oldest shopping street of the Netherlands, and listening to music during a concert or festival. Let the versatility surprise you!
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