Data Science for Global Challenges

How do you use satellite data to automatically detect illegal deforestation in the Amazon? Do you like puzzling with data? Then the bachelor’s programme Data Science for Global Challenges is for you. Dive into data analysis and strategic thinking to contribute to a better world. *Data Science for Global Challenges is a new programme that … Continued

Mathijs

“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”.

Daan

“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.”

Yejin

“I’ve always been intrigued with the environment and had a strong desire to make a positive impact. That is why I choose to study at Wageningen University & Research”

Louis

“I want to make an impact in the local community of my country, the African continent and maybe the world.”

Environmental Sciences

Do you want to help protect the environment? Would you like to contribute to reducing climate change and finding sustainable solutions for the future? If so, then the Environmental Sciences bachelor’s programme could be the programme you are looking for. What will you study during this Bachelor’s? This English-taught bachelor’s programme is about finding sustainable … Continued

Food Technology

What do you think of pizzas with green bases? Did you know some strains of bananas are red? Why is there plastic packaging around cucumbers? Get a taste of these food innovations and more in the English-taught Food Technology bachelor’s programme. What will you study during this Bachelor’s? From health to quality, food safety to … Continued

International Land and Water Management

Should farmers use water from drainage ditches for irrigation during dry summers? How does damming a river affect local residents? How can we make food production more resilient to drought, erosion, and flooding?    What will you study during this Bachelor’s? This English-taught bachelor’s programme is all about land, water usage and management. But it goes … Continued

Marine Sciences

What do you think about the Ocean Clean-up Project? Do you see offshore wind farms as a good alternative to obtaining renewable energy? Do you follow social media accounts about oceans and marine animals? Dive deeper into these topics with the Marine Sciences bachelor’s programme. What will you study during this Bachelor’s? The way we … Continued

Tourism

The thousands of tourists who climb Peru’s Machu Picchu every month bring in a lot of money, but they also put a tremendous strain on the local ecosystem and community. The same is true of the way we travel around the world. If we want to be more sustainable, we must change how we travel. … Continued