Mobility specification

Country:Netherlands

Institution:Radboud University

City:Nijmegen

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?yes

Can you give an example?I had several courses for 6ects and got 6 ects at MUNI as well.

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Dividing a semester to two blocks with two exam periods was surprising but kind of refreshing.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Yes they offer several activities, orientation week and there are several student organizations that offer activities as well as student clubs.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:35000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?The trains are kind of costly.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Shop in ALDI or Lidl, maybe try knaek app but beware the contract.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?almost without problems

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?NS application to buy and google map is quite precise for finding connections in city.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?The river waal

What are the must-visit trip destinations?'s Hertogenbosch, Amsterdam, Den Haag

Share your best experience:The best experience was 's Hertogenbosch at night, the city was nicely lit and the atmosphere was breathtaking

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane
Train
Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Check to either go to Amsterdam or Eindhoven.

Can you pay by card?in most places

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Nijmegen is a really pretty city that has lots of green areas and accepting vibe with both the elderly as well as young people. You can easily find what you like and pick the vibe that suits you best.