Study in Nijmegen
Find out everything you need to know about studying in Nijmegen. Which schools and universities are there? Which student association can you join? Or what are the best places to go? And have you thought about a part-time job? No worries, here you will find everything about Nijmegen, the ultimate student city.
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Studies
Nijmegen offers various study programmes. Find out which (high)schools there are in Nijmegen and see what suits you.
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Housing
Do you want to study and live in Nijmegen? Then it is a good idea to start looking for a place to live.
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Associations
Would you like to join an association? Nijmegen has cool student, study and sports associations.
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Side jobs
To be able to live, study and enjoy yourself, a side job in Nijmegen is almost a must.
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Nightlife
Nijmegen's nightlife is always on, with the highest density of terraces in the Netherlands and many festivals, this is definitely the place to be.
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FAQ
Are you still full of questions? Don't worry, we have listed the most important questions with answers for you.
Why study in Nijmegen?
Nijmegen is a really nice student city. Small, cosy and fun! You have everything here: nice associations, many cultural hotspots, parties throughout the year and of course a very good university and (high) schools.
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Expat life in Nijmegen - Stories from expats
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Antonia, Germany
I had just turned eighteen when I moved to Nijmegen. It was the 27th of August 2016, and I had graduated high school in Germany two weeks prior to moving here to start studying at Radboud.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: James, England
I came to Nijmegen in the spring of 2022 for the first time. That was a few months before I moved to the city for a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Society at Radboud University.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Giacomo, Italy
I am originally from Rome, Italy. The first time I came to Nijmegen was six years ago as an Erasmus student. I chose Nijmegen because I wanted to experience a different environment and live away from my hometown for the first time.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Sharmishta, United Kingdom
Before coming here, I had talked to many of my colleagues, and everybody spoke very highly of the city. But I still expected Nijmegen to be smaller and less vibrant – but, to my surprise, it’s been a really good nearly three years so far.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Gleb, Russia
Considering that I have lived in big cities my whole life, moving to a small city like Nijmegen was not an obvious choice. But, unexpectedly to myself, I like living here very much.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Holly, United Kingdom
"The city feels full of endless possibilities. I’m already thinking about coming back to Nijmegen for my master’s. The city reminds me of home – but not in a limiting way."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Maria, Pakistan
'Gezellig' is the first word I learned in Dutch when I came here. People have been telling me that it has been difficult to translate the exact meaning; however, I do believe that living in Nijmegen has made me experience the feeling of Gezellig.
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Agnes, Lithuania
"When I first visited Nijmegen before moving here to live with my boyfriend, I wasn’t convinced. But over time, I saw that there are a lot of nice, cozy spots in the city and things to do. I fell in love with the country and the people."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Emilia, Poland
"Nijmegen is my port, this is where I live, and it’s a marvelous place to live for me. I love the size of Nijmegen, its atmosphere, and the fact that the city is so progressive and has a lot of open-minded people."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Hanna, France
"Before I moved here, I didn’t have any expectations of this new place – and I’m glad I didn’t. I fell in love with everything here. I met so many good people in the last year – that definitely makes the experience of living in a new place better."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Mirell, Estonia
"Moving here definitely made me realize that Nijmegen is much bigger than the campus and the city center. But as a history student, I still have a soft spot for the historical center. I like the old vibes of the center and the busyness of it."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Michèle, Germany
"I originally wanted to study psychology, which is very difficult to get into in Germany. So, I applied to Radboud, a bit last-minute, paid the tuition fees as a birthday present to myself, and told my family: ‘I’m going to the Netherlands'."
Discover more - Shopping, nightlife & more...
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Pubs & bars
Did you know that Nijmegen has the highest terrace density in the Netherlands? Plenty of space to have a drink out in the sun. When the evening falls, the city also offers many cosy pubs to grab some drinks for a few more hours.
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Shopping
In Nijmegen you can go on a spree in the oldest shopping district of the Netherlands! In one of the 400 stores you can always find something to your liking.
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Hotspots of Nijmegen
The best of Nijmegen, listed for you. Find out about the hotspots in the city, from the best restaurants to the best shops.
New in Nijmegen?
The expert team at Lifeport Welcome Center is here to guide everyone moving to the Arnhem-Nijmegen region to join the Lifeport innovation network. Our highly skilled staff can help you through the entire process of relocation. We offer in-house one-stop-shop services for governmental procedures, as well as various programs that provide support in legal, professional, family, social and other matters in this process. Special events and courses are also organized to help you understand different aspects of living and working in the Netherlands.
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