Philipps University of Marburg Vs Wageningen University and Research Center: Compare Fees, Placement, Reviews
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Philipps University of Marburg V/s Wageningen UniversityStudent Ratings
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3.8/5
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2.8 Internships- 3.2 Part time work
- 3.3 Post study jobs
- 4.2 Quality of faculty
- 3.8 Student Life
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6 Verified Reviews- 4.5 Internships
- 3.7 Part time work
- 4.3 Post study jobs
- 5 Quality of faculty
- 4.8 Student Life
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Philipps University of Marburg V/s Wageningen UniversityCourse Comparison
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- B.A. (50 courses)
- B.Ed (20 courses)
- B.E. / B.Tech (3 courses)
- LL.M. (3 courses)
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Philipps University of Marburg V/s Wageningen UniversityCollege Comparison
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Country Facts
Study in Germany
No Cost of Studying
Public Universities are free of cost for international students.- Universities in Germany are among the top universities in the world.
Career Opportunities- Germany is a growing economy with unemployment as low as 3 to 5 per cent.
- Germany is home to top companies likes Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen.
Safety and Diversity- Germany is one of the safest countries in the world.
- Germany is a diverse community of people from every section of society.
Study in Netherlands
Top Ranked Universities- Home to top universities in the world as per QS Ranking.
- Universities offer renowned technical programmes and research options
English is widely used- Universities offer 2000 English taught programs in Bachelor and Masters
- Most Dutch speak English so it is easy to communicate in daily life.
Safety and Happiness- Netherlands is one of the safest countries in the world.
- The country also features among the top 10 happiest countries in the world.
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Student’s views on campus
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Anonymous
M.Sc. in Data Science - Batch of 2027
3.6
A Positive Experience with a Challenging Academic Environment
Tips: Workload in the Academic Environment: The courses can be theoretical, and they are time-consuming as well. Language Integration: The courses are conducted in the English Language; however, one must know the German Language for integrating with the society, maintain daily life maintenance as well as to get job placement opportunities during or after the studies. General Experience: I had a tremendous experience with the university, the course, as well as the overall stay in Germany. However, one must have a strong independent academic background from the very beginning.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 950
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Anonymous
M.Sc. Computer science - Batch of 2027
3.6
Research oriented approach
Tips: Before joining, make sure to carefully go through the course catalogue and module descriptions to make sure the available subjects match your interests and career goals. Please visit university website of your department and see the conditions to fulfil the master's. Based on this, you can actually calculate how long it will take for you to complete your master's. Also, sometimes they give you a conditional offer letter, which is like completing a bachelor's module while you do your master's. pls note conditional module should be completed within 4 semesters.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 675
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Vrushali Chavan
M.Sc. Computer science - Batch of 2027
3.5
My experience studying at Marburg
Tips: Students should be ready to study independently and in a research-oriented environment. Rules are very strict here; deadlines won't budge for anyone. It takes time to understand the study and exam pattern, but after the first semester it gets easier. Marburg is a beautiful, fairly table town, and I love the university.
Likes (Public transportation): The campus is well connected by Public transportation. We get a Deutschlandticket as part of our semester fee, so no need to pay anything for travel. Only Buses are available from the main Hauptbahnhof to campus. But they have good frequency. There are different buildings for each department; for CS, it takes about 15 minutes from the main bahnof to reach campus.
Dislikes (Internships): There is no guidance available from the University or the Faculty for finding internships, as the University is more research-oriented. Students need to search and apply independently. You need to search and apply on different portals actively. There are no mandatory internships required in our course.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 73650
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Gayathri Hari
MA in North America Studies - Batch of 2028
4.1
College gives you the best place where we could achieve our dreams and also shows a path of victory.
Tips: There was a drastic shift in the lifestyle; there are struggles and ups and downs, but at the end you will find something for yourself. No, I did not get any scholarship—I lived through a blocked amount. Colleges and universities are the best, but the living is a bit difficult.
Likes (Student Life): During my college years, the training and studies are going very smoothly—the faculty and college atmosphere are very nice. The campus organizes different programs and events during summer and even in winter. There is a student council and many more to support the students.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Looking through the career in Germany, learning the language and coming to Germany lead you to a good path for part-time as well as full-time jobs, or else it is very difficult to sustain yourself in this country. It doesn't mean you won't get jobs, but for IT, developing, and engineering sides, they don't require language issues, but for other professions, it doesn't mean they require them.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1275
Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 30450
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Anonymous
M.Sc. in Data Science - Batch of 2027
4.0
Student oriented city and university.
Tips: The transition in culture was great here. It took a little time to adjust to this culture, but it was fun and interactive. I wasn't able to avail any scholarship, since the competition was very high. MS in Data Science is a new course introduced recently, it will be improved in future, but for now it's okay. The only problem in this country is the language barrier. If you are fluent in the language, you are good to go.
Likes (Public transportation): The campus for Informatics is not well connected to the city. It is on the outskirts of the city. While the campus of Arts, Sociology, etc, is inside the city. Everything related to travelling in this city is covered by the DB pass provided by the University. The same pass can be used to travel throughout the country. It's convenient, and only a few public universities provide a Deutschland semester pass. We pay a semester contribution of 450 euros each semester and each students get a DB pass for the entire semester.
Dislikes (Internships): Internship opportunities are difficult to find here in this university because a large numbers of students are aiming for it and the availability of the internships are limited. The competition for internship opportunities are quite high and difficult. The available internships are relevant to my field of study.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 70000
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Anonymous
M.Sc. in Data Science - Batch of 2026
4.0
Uni-Marburg is a good college if you are more of a research oriented person.
Tips: I have definitely transitioned a lot. The education system is not as easy as it is in India. It is pretty much more research-oriented. There was a big cultural shift. Starting with drinking water, public transport, dressing sense, strong cultural pride, etc. Mine is a public university, and so no scholarship exists. I applied through university-assist portals. I'm pretty much satisfied with the study part, but about the job, I have no comment yet.
Likes (Public transportation): The best thing is the transportation facilities here. Be it the Deutsche Bahn or local buses, provided by RMV, everything is pretty much connected to each other. Available modes of transport are cycle, buses, trains, etc. Pretty much all services are included in the tuition fee.
Dislikes (Internships): You actually have to do things on your own. It is pretty much the same in all universities, be it public or private. You just have to learn the language to fit in. There are relevant internships for Data Science students. But the only thing is the language barrier.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 875
Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Anonymous
Masters in Environmental Sciences - Batch of 2020
Offered by Wageningen University and Research Center
4.2
Wageningen - A hidden gem if you are into life sciences.
Tips: There are not many options; but a few that provide some reduction towards tuition fees. One that I am aware of offered a 5000 EUR reduction. There is one scholarship option for working people to pursue higher education in the Netherlands that covers tuition and pays an additional monthly stipend. Prepare for a very hectic and intensive learning experience. There is emphasis on learning by doing, so rot-learning won't get you far. Transition. There is definitely a culture shock moving to a non-English speaking country that one must be prepared for. It is relatively more difficult to integrate with the local students and culture. However, the town itself is very international and liberal and one should not face difficulties finding their tribe.
Likes (Indian Food): There are a couple of Asian shops. Arnhem, a nearby city, has more options, if needed. Most people would cook for themselves, but there are a good few options to eat on the campus or outside. No Indian restaurants in the town as far as I am aware, but great options in Utrecht or Amsterdam.
Dislikes (Public transportation): Wageningen itself does not have a train station. We need to travel to the nearby town of Ede for the train, which is about 20 minutes bus ride away, to go most places around the Netherlands. Otherwise, the buses are quite reliable to get around within the town and to nearby cities.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1100
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 36225
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Aryan Dsouza
MSc in Food Technology - Batch of 2026
Offered by Wageningen University and Research Center
4.1
College is fabulous, but there are very few chances to get a scholarship.
Tips: Before joining Wageningen University, students should know that the application process is competitive. You will need two letters of recommendation (LORs), your passport, CV, statement of purpose (SOP), university-specific SOP, 2 LOR and transcripts. Accommodation is also pretty difficult but once you are admitted, you will need to register immediately. The registration fee is 35 Dollars and the rent is around 500-600 Euros.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Anonymous
MSc in Plant Sciences - Batch of 2024
Offered by Wageningen University and Research Center
5.0
Amazing place, 10/10 would visit again.
Tips: This is a different country, so yes there is a cultural shift. But that is easy to manage given that you are open-minded and that there is a huge Indian population already here. But the best part is that you get all Indian groceries here, so you can cook anything you want from home!
Likes (Post study jobs): Amazing clubs. From academics, to parties, to social events. There is everything in Wageningen. There are students from across the globe, conscious about the environment and everything in it. Then there are students who live in a place where everyone has their own rules.
Dislikes (Internships): Amazing faculty. They love what they teach. Also, you can take whatever courses you want to take. There is no fixed curriculum. Ask them as many questions as you want and the faculty will always help you.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 825
Prepping time for classes39 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Arooja Surendran
MSc in Plant Sciences - Batch of 2024
Offered by Wageningen University and Research Center
4.4
Wageningen is a great college to study. Totally recommended.
Tips: Dutch people are known for punctuality. I try to schedule my plans very well. I am not on any scholarships but there are a few available from the state government which have different criteria for each state. There are also Erasmus scholarships provided. I am very much happy with my student life and social life here and I can recommend the university without a second thought.
Likes (Public transportation): There are 3 the nearest bus stop, one of which is just infornt of the main campus building. Even the stop is named Campus, so transportation is not an issue here. There is actually no complaint against the transport convenience and stuff. But for a student all in all Dutch transportation is expensive.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The best option is to go to the Asian store in the city center or else you can try online shopping as well. Personally, I prefer to cook myself rather than go outside. The restaurants near campus is a fun spot to get together and have really tasty affordable food. As an Indian you won't find any authentic Indian food nearby but there, online shopping comes to the rescue!
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 600
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 36050
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Anonymous
MSc in Plant Sciences - Batch of 2024
Offered by Wageningen University and Research Center
4.3
Very nice university and place but very expensive in comparison to other European countries.
Tips: I am very happy that I got the chance to be a part of this university. But as a student who belongs to the middle class in India, I find it very expensive in the Netherlands. However, the quality of life as a student is really amazing and so is the quality of education. Also, for someone who is thinking of doing part-time job, it might be a little difficult to manage it with the extensive study schedule.
Likes (Student Life): There are many buildings specifically for the students and the whole city of Wageningen is based on students. Thus, as a student, you will find various options for yourself. Also, there are parties and fun activities every weekend so that you get to socialize with international students as well.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The public transport is very expensive even for students and sometimes there is no direct connectivity even for a short distance. Thus it's a hassle to take public transport. Also, there are extra charges if you pay from your card instead of OV chipcard ( being provided from the government). And there are some options to get subscriptions via these OV chipcard but the options are very limited.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 600
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 30600
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Anonymous
MSc in Plant Sciences - Batch of 2024
Offered by Wageningen University and Research Center
4.1
MSc Plant Sciences at Wageningen University and Research
Tips: I absolutely love the university and the staff. The facilities are amazing and you get to learn a lot. Everyone being very nice and straightforward was a cultural shift for me but it was a nice one. I availed a scholarship from the Rajasthan Government named the Rajeev Gandhi Scholarship. It covers full tuition fees and variable living expenses depending on your family income. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my choice of the country, university and the course. I'd rate it 9/10.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 700
Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 32450
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Anonymous
MSc in Plant Sciences - Batch of 2024
Offered by Wageningen University and Research Center
4.4
Wageningen University is the most diverse place to be in.
Tips: The cultural diversity here is the most diverse place I've ever been to. The people here are very helpful, welcoming and receiving. It's a very positive environment. There are many scholarships on the official website of the University. The orange tulip scholarship is one of the most applied scholarships. It provided 25% off on the tuition fee. And on the whole view, the university has an amazing ambience for students. The courses are very interesting, and well thought and the professors are generous and kind enough to solve your doubts any time. And the country as a whole is one of the peaceful places.
Likes (Public transportation): There are buses plying every half an hour to go to the main train station. And almost all the places are well connected. There are even transport packages which reduce various costs of travelling. With the weekend pass or 40% off during off-peak hours also helps with the travel.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Usually, the internship you get is what students tend to continue working with as post-study jobs. But if you want to switch, it takes time to get the right job at times. But it also depends on the skills you've developed during the courses and your master's thesis.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 750
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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