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BA International Business Communication

Radboud University (Faculty of Arts) · Nijmegen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryOptional SpanishCompatibility check
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

Combines communication studies with language and intercultural communication, looking at how international organisations communicate through scenario-based projects such as advertising campaigns and marketing plans. Taught mainly in English, with an optional Spanish track.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 subjects: at least H5 in 2 Higher Level subjects and at least O6 or H7 in the other 4, plus a minimum of 350 CAO points. (Published rule for 2026-27 entry; confirm for 2027.)
  • Maths is required (equivalent to a Dutch VWO diploma with maths, e.g. VWO Mathematics C); Radboud checks your level. If needed you can prove it with CCVX, SAT Maths (600) or OMPT (55%). Native Spanish speakers cannot choose the Spanish track.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkApplications open 1 October 2026. Apply by 1 May 2027 to join the housing lottery, or by 1 July 2027 at the latest.
  2. Study Compatibility CheckComplete the compulsory online questionnaire about your expectations of the programme.
  3. Upload documentsUpload your Leaving Cert results (or predicted grades) and any proof of English in OSIRIS Application within 56 days.
  4. Admission decisionRadboud gives unconditional admission, conditional admission (pending final results) or a rejection.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 if you want to join Radboud’s housing lottery; otherwise applications are accepted up to and including 1 July 2027 (EU/EEA).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. The optional Spanish track teaches Spanish from beginner level and includes courses partly in Spanish.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityNijmegen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Radboud University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish Leaving Cert rule is from the 2026-27 list; confirm with Radboud before applying. Always confirm details with the university before applying.