Program Overview
The Gifted Education at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Gifted Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gifted Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Educating the Gifted (4 EC)You will study theories and models about giftedness and will gain knowledge on intervention methods. You will learn how to recognise and describe giftedness and how to contribute to solving problems regarding giftedness.
- Elective abroad (4 EC)
- Juvenile law, policy and ethics (4 EC)You will study the different way policies, law and ethics are interconnected in the fields of upbringing, education and youth and family care.
- Complex Systems (4 EC)You will gain insight in the complex systems that play a part in behaviour and therefore also upbringing, education and youth care. You will study the different components that play a role in complex systems as families, classes, schools but also in humans, the brain and even cells.
- Diagnostiek (5 EC) only in clinical programme (only in Dutch)Je leer teen diagnostisch proces uit te voeren in de praktijk volgens de Diagnotische Cyclus. Aan de hand van een casus uit de stage-instelling bestudeer je de overeenkomsten en verschillen tussen de werkwijze in de praktijk en de werkwijze volgens de Diagnostische Cyclus.
- Coaching (4 EC)You will learn to coach and support other professions in a team. You will gain knowledge about different coaching methods. Most of these assignments will preformed during your internship.
- Internship (20 EC)
- Masters thesis (15 EC)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. A Bachelor\'s degree in Pedagogical Science or a related discipline.
2. English proficiency. Students do not require English language certification if they:
- Are a citizen of Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA, or South Africa; or
- Have a Dutch Bachelor\'s degree or VWO diploma.
All other students need one of the following certificates (which may not be older than two years):
A TOEFL score of >=575 (paper based) or >=232 (computer based) or >=90 (internet based)
An IELTS score of >=6.5
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
