Radboud University · Netherlands
Philosophy, Politics and Society
An issue-led philosophy degree: the curriculum is built around themes such as ecological crisis, the future of technology, identity politics and the global political order, and the ideas behind them.
- 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
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1 December 2026*
Create your Studielink accountYour own planDetails
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.
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1 May 2027
Apply by this date to join the SSH& housing lottery (EU/EEA)Details
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1 July 2027
Final application deadline, EU/EEA applicants (non-numerus-fixus programmes)Hard deadlineDetails
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All dates for this programme (1 more)
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6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.
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* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
The first year introduces Western philosophy through four courses on its history, plus systematic courses in political philosophy, ethics, metaphysics and philosophical anthropology and the philosophy of science, alongside four courses in academic skills and methods. Classes are interactive, and in years two and three you follow modules of three courses on themes such as global justice, human rights, digital technology and ecological challenges, finishing with a bachelor thesis. Most students continue to a specialised master, and graduates work in policy analysis, think tanks, journalism, government, consultancy and NGOs.
What you need
- The IB Diploma is assessed individually against the Dutch VWO. English A SL/HL at 4+ or English B HL at 6+ covers English.
Requirements in full
How places are decided
- 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)
- Philosophy, Politics and Society at Radboud — checked 2026-09-30
- Entry requirements
- IB applicants at Radboud
