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: Ali, Iran
"My choice for Nijmegen was no coincidence. The program here is known for its quality, and the research facilities, such as the Donders Institute, appealed to me enormously. I also felt a welcoming atmosphere in Nijmegen."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Carl, Wales
"I remember walking around the Grote Markt in the city center and thinking that it was very European. You have a lot of cafés where people are sitting on the terraces, even in the evenings. Seeing that makes you understand the word gezellig."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Daniel, Germany
"I like to cycle, so it’s nice that there is such a biking culture in the Netherlands. In Germany, we’re slowly also getting more biking infrastructure, but it’s simply not comparable."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Lara, South Africa
"I was always passionate about human genetics, so I wanted to do a master’s in that field, and that’s how I found Radboud. I started here with a master’s in medical biology and right now, I’m doing my PhD at the Radboudumc."
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Expat life in Nijmegen: Eduardo, Spain
"Before moving to the city, I didn’t know Nijmegen. But I found it to be a nice place. In a way, it reminds me a bit of a city where I used to live in Spain. Nijmegen also has a cozy city center with a lot of traditional buildings."
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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
"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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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
"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
"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
"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
"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."
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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