Radboud University Nijmegen

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University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands

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About Radboud University Nijmegen

According to Wikipedia, Radboud University is a public research university located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The university bears the name of Saint Radboud, a 9th-century Dutch bishop who was known for his intellect and support of the underprivileged.

What Is Radboud University Nijmegen Known For?

Radboud University Nijmegen is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Radboud University Nijmegen's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Radboud University Nijmegen's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Computer Science
#356
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#358
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #356 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

Software Engineering
#124
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#124
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Theoretical Computer Science
#87
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#87
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Programming
#517
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#517
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computer-science Degrees
Physics
#320
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#349
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #320 worldwide for influence in Physics.

Astrophysics
#143
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#149
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Astronomy
#402
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#404
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Particle Physics
#335
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#337
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physics Degrees
Psychology
#224
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#235
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #224 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

Psycholinguistics
#11
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#9
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Social Psychology
#130
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#132
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Cognitive Science
#134
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#134
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psychology Degrees
Religious Studies
#322
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#287
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #322 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

Theology
#179
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#184
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Ministry
#1145
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#1145
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Islamic Studies
#342
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#342
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Communications
#728
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#726
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #728 worldwide for influence in Communications.

Linguistics
#201
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#193
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Grammar
#1151
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#1151
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Rhetoric
#1023
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#1024
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communications Degrees
Mathematics
#502
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#556
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #502 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

Graph Theory
#115
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#123
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Measure Theory
#293
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#327
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Geometry
#431
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#435
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math Degrees
Biology
#645
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#675
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #645 worldwide for influence in Biology.

Neuroscience
#223
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#222
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Agriculture
#1402
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#1404
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Molecular Biology
#465
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#467
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biology Degrees
Law
#658
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#625
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #658 worldwide for influence in Law.

International Law
#539
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#416
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Administrative Law
#137
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#137
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Constitutional Law
#396
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#400
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Political Science
#906
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#915
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #906 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

Government
#1119
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#1119
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Human Rights
#665
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#668
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Public Administration
#351
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#352
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political-science Degrees
Philosophy
#791
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#753
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #791 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

Logic
#590
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#636
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Ethics
#706
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#714
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Mathematical Logic
#182
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#186
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philosophy Degrees
Education
#1902
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#1911
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #1902 worldwide for influence in Education.

Higher Education
#3190
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#3191
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Secondary Education
#813
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#813
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Pedagogy
#1033
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#1039
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education Degrees
Business
#2235
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#2237
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #2235 worldwide for influence in Business.

Management
#1645
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#1646
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Finance
#1832
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#1832
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Sales
#1800
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#1800
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business Degrees
History
#966
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#979
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #966 worldwide for influence in History.

World History
#314
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#314
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Modern History
#654
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#655
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Ancient History
#444
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#445
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history Degrees
Medical
#1707
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#1711
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #1707 worldwide for influence in Medical.

Pharmacology
#409
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#412
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Mental Health
#1129
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#1129
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Public Health
#2271
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#2271
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medicine Degrees
Literature
#1387
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#1377
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #1387 worldwide for influence in Literature.

Writing
#1279
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#1298
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Philology
#956
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#964
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Etymology
#2218
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#2218
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literature Degrees
Engineering
#2281
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#2297
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #2281 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

Architecture
#2550
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#2566
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Semiconductors
#123
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#123
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Mechanical Engineering
#1840
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#1841
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engineering Degrees
Chemistry
#868
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#898
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #868 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

Nanotechnology
#305
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#305
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Chemical Engineering
#1145
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#1147
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Organic Chemistry
#752
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#762
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chemistry Degrees
Anthropology
#509
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#535
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #509 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.

Cultural Anthropology
#433
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#440
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Social Anthropology
#427
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#430
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Archeology
#1178
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#1190
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anthropology Degrees
Economics
#1578
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#1585
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #1578 worldwide for influence in Economics.

International Economics
#423
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#424
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Agricultural Economics
#288
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#289
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Econometrics
#695
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#695
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economics Degrees
Criminal Justice
#637
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#640
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #637 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

Law Enforcement
#432
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#432
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Criminology
#413
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#416
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Cyber Security
#422
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#423
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criminal-justice Degrees
Sociology
#776
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#790
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #776 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

Urban Studies
#482
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#482
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Women's Studies
#1452
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#1452
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Ethnic Studies
#599
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#599
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sociology Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1406
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#1424
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #1406 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

Geography
#1583
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#1588
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Mineralogy
#412
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#427
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Environmental Science
#1138
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#1138
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earth-science Degrees
Social Work
#1599
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#1600
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #1599 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

Substance Abuse
#1139
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#1139
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Empowerment
#3075
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#3075
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social-work Degrees
Nursing
#5927
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#5927
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Radboud University Nijmegen ranks #5927 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees

Who Are Radboud University Nijmegen's Most Influential Alumni?

Radboud University Nijmegen's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Religious Studies, and Physics. Here are some of Radboud University Nijmegen's most famous alumni:

Konstantin Novoselov
Konstantin Novoselov
A Russian-British physicist known for graphene work.
Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal
A Dutch primatologist and ethologist.
Rankin
Rankin
A British portrait and fashion photographer and director .
Sjaak Brinkkemper
A Dutch computer scientist.
Peter Flach
A Dutch computer scientist.
Bert Röling
Bert Röling
A Dutch jurist.
Harry Bouwman
A Dutch computer scientist.
Aise Johan de Jong
Aise Johan de Jong
A Mathematician.
Jan van Dijk
A Dutch academic.
Jan Hoeijmakers
Jan Hoeijmakers
A Dutch molecular biologist.
Dries van Agt
A Dutch politician.
Kees Versteegh
A Dutch arabist.

Who Are Radboud University Nijmegen's Most Influential Faculty?

Radboud University Nijmegen's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Psychology, Religious Studies, and Physics. Here are some of Radboud University Nijmegen's most famous faculty:

Konstantin Novoselov
Konstantin Novoselov
A Russian-British physicist known for graphene work.
Urs Schreiber
A Mathematician.
Harald Hammarström
A Swedish linguist.
Simon Fisher
Simon Fisher
A British geneticist.
Wadim Zudilin
Wadim Zudilin
A Russian number theorist.
Asifa Majid
A Researcher.
Ingrid Robeyns
Ingrid Robeyns
A Philosopher.
Jamie Farnes
Jamie Farnes
An Astrophysicist, radio astronomer, and algorithm developer.
Alexandra Silva
A Portuguese computer scientist.
Andrea C. Ferrari
An Italian Professor of nanotechnology and Director at the Cambridge Graphene Centre of University of Cambridge.
Pascal Fries
A German neurophysiologist.
Mark Dingemanse
A Linguist, researcher in linguistics.