MSc in Psychology
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Apr 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,695 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application deadline with scholarship: 31.01.2026| Final deadline for EU students: 01.07.2026| Deadline for non-EU students: 01.04.2026| Deadline for EU students who want to get assistance with housing: 01.05.2026
** Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA: €14,084.00 | For non-EU/EEA students: €18,873.00
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Key Summary
Are you interested in the complexity of human behaviour? Would you like to contribute to people's wellbeing and processes of change in our society? If so, a Master's programme in Psychology might be the right choice for you! Radboud University offers two English-taught specialisations within the Master's in Psychology:
- Behaviour Change
- This specialisation focuses on how people function in workplaces and organisations. It examines topics such as employee motivation, leadership, workplace wellbeing, stress, productivity and organisational change. Students learn how to analyse and improve work environments, support healthy work behaviour and design interventions that enhance both employee wellbeing and organisational performance.
- Work, Organisation and Health
- This specialisation focuses on understanding why people behave the way they do and how behaviour can be effectively influenced. It covers psychological theories of behaviour, communication strategies, intervention design and evaluation. The aim is to create evidence-based programmes that encourage healthier, more sustainable or more socially desirable behaviours in real-world settings.
Why study Psychology at Radboud University?
- The master's programme in Psychology was ranked in the top 50 programmes worldwide according to QS World University Rankings. Though we consistently provide quality education, we strive to continual improvement. At Radboud, you will benefit from a world-class atmosphere and a worldwide network of partnerships that Radboud maintains.
- This programme is designed for students with a background in Psychology or related disciplines
- Gain knowledge and skills that allow you to apply your insights into interesting research and solutions in topics that you are passionate about
- Analyse the complexity of human behaviour while contributing to health, wellbeing and change in our society
- Prepare yourself for a variety of career paths: consultant, researcher, policymaker, information officer, marketing expert, plus many more
Radboud Scholarship Programme
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.
NL Scholarship (for prospective students)
The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.
Deadline is 31 January
General Curriculum:
- Advanced courses in psychological theory relevant to your chosen specialisation.
- Training in scientific research methods and data analysis.
- Practical training through an internship or similar field experience in a real-world setting.
- A Master’s thesis (or equivalent research project) based on your internship or field research.
- Opportunities for electives or specialisation-specific courses, depending on the track.