Parking Radboud Universiteit, Nijmegen

Parking Radboud Universiteit (Heijendaal) is mainly about using the paid campus garages and lots, with weekday rules and changing opening hours. If you want to park without last-minute stress, it helps to know the locations, the cost/payment rules, and what you can do when campus capacity is limited.

Pre-book private parking near Radboud University with Mobypark

If you’d rather not rely on walk-up availability, Mobypark lets you reserve bookable private parking spots from owners who don’t use them actively every day (for example hotel/office parking areas, unused driveways, or extra garage spaces). That way, you can arrive with a place arranged in advance and compare this approach with campus pay-per-use parking.

For longer visits, pre-booking on Mobypark can be a practical alternative to paying campus daily maximums—often working out up to 60% cheaper than on-arrival parking in many cases—while you avoid time pressure at the barriers.

Where you can park on the Radboud University campus

Radboud Universiteit has multiple on-campus options, including several parking garages and outdoor parking areas. Common garage locations include P6 (Grotius building), P7b (Gymnasion), and P11 (Huygens building), plus outdoor lots around the campus.

• Parking garage P6 (Grotius building)
• Parking garage P7b (Gymnasion)
• Parking garage P11 (Huygens building)
• Outdoor parking areas around the campus (with 24/7 access for outdoor lots)

Not every building has direct nearby parking for visitors (for example, some areas around the Erasmus- and Spinozagebouw buildings have different access), so it’s worth checking the correct parking entrance for the building you need.

Visitor parking costs and how to pay

On weekdays, paid parking applies between 07:00 and 18:00. Parking up to the first 30 minutes is free, and if you leave within 30 minutes, you can exit without paying.

After that, the rate is €2.80 per hour with a maximum of €14 per day (from 1 April 2026: €2.90 per hour, max €14.50 per day). At entry you press the green button at the boom, then pay at the indicated locations/cash desk points. Payment is card/contactless only (cash isn’t possible).

If you’re planning a longer stay and don’t want to manage the daily cap or the time window, booking a private spot on Mobypark can be a simpler plan than relying only on campus pay-and-display rules.

Opening hours: garages vs. outdoor lots

Outdoor parking areas on campus are accessible 24/7. Parking garages have different opening hours, which can matter a lot depending on when you arrive.

Opening hours may differ during public holidays and vacation periods. If you’re arriving at times when a specific garage is closed (for example over the weekend), checking bookable private options on Mobypark can help you avoid being forced into only the remaining open areas.

Permits, subscriptions, and parking rules (important to avoid fines)

Campus parking enforcement includes fines for unauthorized parking. For example, €90 can apply for parking where parking is prohibited or for a permit area without the required permit, and €370 can apply when parking in an accessible/disabled space without authorization.

Even with permits/subscriptions, you must park only within the marked bays—parking on grass or along paths isn’t allowed.

Staff and students can apply for a parking subscription (currently €15/month, with planned price changes from 1 July 2026). A subscription allows access across the university’s lots and garages, but it doesn’t guarantee a spot at one specific building—so for visitors without a subscription, per-visit campus parking or a pre-booked private spot (via Mobypark) can be the most predictable approach.

Plan fast: a practical checklist before you drive in

• Check the day/time for the garage you intend to use (some garages are closed on weekends).
• Bring a card for campus entry/payments (cash isn’t accepted).
• If you’re arriving for a full session, compare campus maximum pricing vs. pre-booking a private spot on Mobypark.
• If you need accessible parking, look for designated accessible bays and matching access rules.

For quick answers about fees, opening hours, and subscriptions, see the FAQ below.