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Radboud University · Netherlands

International Business Communication

How organisations communicate across languages and cultures: intercultural and professional communication, scenario-based projects, and academic English or Spanish.

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Where
NijmegenNetherlands
Degree
BA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 July 2027Housing by 1 May
Admission
Open to all who qualify
EU/EEA fee
€2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
Degree
BA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026*

    Create your Studielink account
    Your own plan
    Details

    Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.

    Source
  2. 1 May 2027

    Apply by this date to join the SSH& housing lottery (EU/EEA)
    DetailsSource
  3. 1 July 2027

    Final application deadline, EU/EEA applicants (non-numerus-fixus programmes)
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
All dates for this programme (1 more)
  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in the Netherlands

What it is

You study language and communication theory applied to business, with intercultural communication, professional English and an optional Spanish specialisation, and learn to analyse language and communication processes scientifically. Classes are small and interactive, and scenario-based projects, such as designing an advertising campaign or developing a marketing plan, apply the theory directly while building consultancy, report-writing and research skills. Study abroad, a minor and free electives are possible. Graduates work in multinational companies, government organisations, NGOs, consultancy firms and educational institutions.

What you need

  • Any IB MathsMaths must be a final-exam subject; otherwise a maths certificate (e.g. SAT Maths 600+).
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Radboud

The IB Diploma is assessed individually against the Dutch VWO. English A SL/HL at 4+ or English B HL at 6+ covers English.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on ru.nl

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    No cap: meet the requirements and you get a place. Apply early in Studielink to join the housing lottery; a non-binding compatibility check follows.
Sources (3)
  1. International Business Communication at Radboud — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at Radboud

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