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Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, NL · Ranking #13

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a leading public research institution in the Netherlands, founded in 1918 and located in Wageningen. It is globally renowned for its focus on life sciences, agriculture, environmental science, and food technology. WUR consistently ranks among the world’s top universities in agriculture and forestry. The university combines academic education with applied research through close collaboration with industry, governments, and international organisations. Its programmes emphasize sustainability, food security, climate change, and innovation, attracting a highly international student community.

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Wageningen University & Research

About the university

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a leading public research institution in the Netherlands, founded in 1918 and located in Wageningen. It is globally renowned for its focus on life sciences, agriculture, environmental science, and food technology. WUR consistently ranks among the world’s top universities in agriculture and forestry. The university combines academic education with applied research through close collaboration with industry, governments, and international organisations. Its programmes emphasize sustainability, food security, climate change, and innovation, attracting a highly international student community.

Key information

  • Location: Wageningen, NL
  • Ranking #13
  • QS #147
  • THE #160
  • National ranking #13
  • Institution type: public

Programs (9)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Technology
  • Physics
  • Public Health
  • Veterinary Science

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €700 / per month

Tuition costs

  • €9,000 - €17,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 45.00%
  • Scholarships available

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1918
  • Teaching languages: English, Dutch
  • Study formats: offline

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