Highlights
Tuition fee
13793 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
13793 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Are you interested in how our thinking about the world helps shape the world? If you are fascinated by the ideas that determine the course of humanity, then Philosophy, Politics and Society might be the perfect fit for you.

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Overview

The Philosophy, Politics and Society course from Radboud University is a uniquely issue-oriented philosophy programme. The first year consists of four extensive introductory courses on the rich history of Western philosophy, four systematic courses on political philosophy, ethics, metaphysics & philosophical anthropology, and the philosophy of science plus four courses that teach you academic skills and methods.

Your second and third year are organised around modules that consist of three courses each. Modules focus on specific themes including global justice, human rights, digital technology and ecological challenges. You select the modules that best suit your interests from a wide selection. You also write your Bachelor's thesis in your third year.

Career opportunities:

A combination of a PPS Bachelor's and a Master's tailored to your interests gives you access to a range of fields and professions. Studying philosophy is excellent preparation for a career in policy analysis, journalism, politics, consultancy, public administration, or government. For your future employers, think of:

  • Local, national, and international governments

  • Businesses varying from start-ups to multinationals

  • NGOs and charity organizations

  • Media organizations

  • Think tanks and institutes for policy analysis

  • Education and academic research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Philosophy of Science 

  • Social and Cultural Philosophy 
  • Analysing Texts and Arguments 
  • Academic Writing Workshop 
  • Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues 
  • History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy 
  • The History of Modern Philosophy 
  • Philosophical Anthropology 
  • Political Philosophy 
  • Rhetoric and Debate 
  • The History of Contemporary Philosophy 
  • Metaphysics 
  • And more

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing assistance) to 1st July 
  • Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing assistance)

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
90
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nijmegen, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • If you have completed, or are about to complete, a study programme outside of the Netherlands, then your diploma will be assessed on an individual basis. Depending on your diploma, you may receive requests for further information during the application procedure. In the meantime, you can do the Radboud Eligibility Check. The Eligibility Check will give you an indication as to whether or not you are eligible for admission.
  • To study PPS, you need to be proficient in English. You must have a A Dutch VWO-diploma or equivalent. Check the university website for more information

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    13793 EUR / year
    13793 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2695 EUR / year
    2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €9,578.00 per year 
  • Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €13,793.00 per year 

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands
800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy, Politics and Society.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Radboud Scholarship Programme

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Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Association of Universities in the Netherlands
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Sapiente Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based

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International Bipolar Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based

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Wells Mountain Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
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