Nijmegen
Nijmegen is a lively university city with a great atmosphere. Looking for a cozy pub or cafe, a bit of culture or a great night out? Nijmegen has all this and more. Keen on sport or nature? Nijmegen has loads of sports clubs and is surrounded by beautiful forests full of hiking and bicycle trails.
Old city, young vibe
Old city, young vibe. That's the Nijmegen slogan. Which is fitting because it's the oldest city in the Netherlands and at the same time a vibrant university city. Film, music, literature, dance, theatre, stand-up comedy, sport, nature: you can find it here. With a population of around 170,000, Nijmegen is large enough to have everything you could wish for. But it's also relaxed, cozy and tolerant.
Nijmegen is famous for its annual international walking event: the Four Days Marches. Each year in July over 40,000 people from all over the world take part. In the same week is the Vierdaagsefeesten. That's a free, open festival with over 1,000 performances on 40 different stages.
Curious about the vibe in Nijmegen? Check it out below!
Practical info
Student association ESN
Want to make the most our of your studies abroad? Join ESN (Erasmus Student Network) Nijmegen. Get in touch with new people. Join fun activities. Make new friends for life!
Student housing
What does it cost to rent a student room in Nijmegen? Can HAN help me find a room? When should you start looking for a place? Find the answers to all of your questions on our Housing page.
Public transport in Nijmegen
How do you get around town and campus? Where do you buy tickets for the train or bus? Read all about it on our public transport page.
Cost of living
Moving to the Netherlands for your studies? Find out what it costs to study on our Cost of Living page. Including valuable tips and tricks for students to save money!
Dining & drinking
There are endless options for dining and drinking in Nijmegen. What are the best places? Get inspired by Taste Nijmegen.
Online Open Day
Get the full picture before you apply. At the HAN Online Open Day on 17 January 2026, you can explore your future degree in detail - study load, career prospects, student life, and more. Plus, join our general chat to ask about housing, visas, and what it really costs to live and study in the Netherlands. Don't miss this chance to connect with HAN students, lecturers and ask all of your questions.
HAN Nijmegen
The following bachelor and master programs are offered in Nijmegen:
- Bachelor Chemistry
- Bachelor Life Sciences
- Bachelor Molecular Biosciences
- Master Molecular Life Sciences
