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Wageningen University & Research
Are you ready to make a difference for the climate, nature, food, health, and society? By studying at Wageningen University & Research, you will be working on creating tomorrow’s world today. Challenge yourself, change the future.
- 20 bachelor’s
- 35 master’s
Climate
Bachelor’s International Land and Water Management
“I have always had an interest in nature. From an early age, I was already busy taking care of different types of plants in my own vegetable garden”.
Food
Bachelor’s Animal Sciences
“My journey into Animal Sciences has been a thrilling one, from my childhood fascination with zoos and petting farms to discover my dream study programme.”
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Studying at Wageningen means studying on an awesome campus surrounded by beautiful nature. The university facilities are excellent. For example, we have high-tech laboratories, inspiring teachers and a huge library. The campus is big, but because everything is close together, you quickly know your way around and make friends with people from all over the world. You can also do sports at the Sportcentrum de Bongerd which offers an extensive and varied sports selection. And, of course, Wageningen has a vibrant student life with several student and study associations that organise many fun activities for (international) students!
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