Radboud

Radboud refers to Saint Radboud, a 9th-century bishop venerated in the Nijmegen region, and to Radboud University Nijmegen, a Dutch public research university named in his honor. The name also identifies Radboud University Medical Center, the affiliated teaching hospital and biomedical research facility.

Saint Radboud (also known as Radbode) is a medieval religious figure associated with the Nijmegen area. His legacy underpins the region’s historical and institutional identity, including the naming of major local educational and healthcare institutions.

Radboud University Nijmegen is a public research university located in Nijmegen, Netherlands. It traces its origins to 1923, when the Catholic University of Nijmegen was established. In 2004 the institution reorganized into a comprehensive university and adopted the Radboud University Nijmegen name; in common usage it is referred to as Radboud University. The main campus is in the Heyendaal district, with the Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) serving as the teaching hospital and a major biomedical research hub connected to the university.

The university comprises faculties including theology and religious studies; philosophy; arts and humanities; social sciences; law; and science, with medical sciences and health sciences primarily housed at the Radboudumc. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs and emphasizes interdisciplinary research in areas such as neuroscience, cognitive science, life sciences, ecology, and legal/ethical studies.

Radboud University participates in international collaboration and offers several English-taught programs, attracting students and researchers from around the world. The associated Radboud University Medical Center is recognized for clinical care and biomedical research and operates closely with the university to advance health sciences.