Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Quick facts
- World rank
- #153
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Students
- 16,004
- International students
- 33%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1918
Overview
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a world-leading university specializing in life sciences, food technology, and environmental sciences. Consistently ranked #1 in the Netherlands and among the world's top 200 universities (QS #153), WUR is particularly renowned for Agriculture & Forestry, where it ranks #1 globally. It hosts over 16,000 students from 160+ countries on its green campus in Wageningen.
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Food Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Land Management
- Nutrition
- Animal Sciences
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$17,800 – $21,200
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.