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a month ago
Contributor-Level 10
Wageningen University and Research Center is known to be well known university for international students in terms of its rankings. Many of the top ranking bodies have ranked this university well at the country as well as global level rankings. The overall rankings of WUR are given as follows:
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
---|---|---|
Shiksha Popularity Rankings | 73 | 83 |
THE | 64 | 67 |
US News | 113 | 115 |
ARWU | 151 | NA |
Quacquarelli Symonds | 56 | 53 |
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a month ago
Contributor-Level 10
Wageningen University and Research Center offers a range of top ranked MS courses for international students every year. The MS course rankings based on different ranking bodies at this university are given in the table below:
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 |
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THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences | 19 | 16 |
QS - Biological Sciences | 34 | 41 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering | 101 | 101 |
QS - Engineering and Technology | 179 | 184 |
QS - Physics and Astronomy | 601 | 551 |
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a month ago
Contributor-Level 10
There is no requirement to take any standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, GMAT, or GRE, for Wageningen University due to its entrance test-optional policy. However, submitting these scores may significantly improve students' chances of getting an offer letter from WUR.
Below are the other eligibility requirements for WUR:
Eligibility Criterion | Undergraduate (Bachelor's) | Graduate (Master's) |
---|---|---|
Academic Qualification | Secondary school Diploma equivalent to Dutch VWO, minimum CGPA 75% or equivalent | Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7.0/10 or 70% points or equivalent |
Subject Requirements | Specific subjects relevant to the chosen programme (e.g., Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) | A relevant bachelor's degree field related to the master's program |
English Language Proficiency | IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in speaking) or TOEFL? 60-80, depending on source | IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 92 or Duolingo 105 |
Other Scores/Tests | SAT/ACT optional (can improve admission chances and scholarships) | Letters of recommendation are optional |
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
Along with other admission requirements, such as a good GPA, English language proficiency, and academic transcripts, international students should have completed a high school Diploma with certain subjects to pursue Wageningen University courses.
Refer to the table below to know the subject requirements for different bachelor's programs offered at WUR:
WUR Bachelor's Program | Mandatory High-School Subjects |
---|---|
Animal Sciences | Mathematics + Chemistry + Biology |
Data Science for Global Challenges | Mathematics + Biology or Chemistry or Physics |
Environmental Sciences | Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry |
Food Technology | Mathematics + Chemistry + Biology or Physics |
International Land and Water Management | Mathematics + Physics |
Marine Sciences | Mathematics + Chemistry + Biology |
Soil, Water, Atmosphere | Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry |
Tourism | Mathematics |
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
International students are required to meet the WUR English language proficiency requirements to be able to apply. They should also meet the cutoffs and score requirements.
Mentioned below are the various tests with bachelor's programme requirements, as well as master's:
Test | Bachelor's Program Requirement | Master's Program Requirement |
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IELTS Academic | Overall score 6.0, minimum 6.0 in speaking | Overall score 6.5, minimum 6.0 in speaking |
TOEFL iBT | Total score 80, minimum 20 in speaking | Total score 90, minimum 22 in speaking |
Pearson PTE | Overall score 61, minimum 56 in speaking | Overall score 62, minimum 59 in speaking |
LanguageCert | Overall score 65, minimum 70 in speaking | Overall score 67, minimum 70 in speaking |
Cambridge FCE/B2 | Score between 169-190 | Not specified |
Cambridge CAE/C1 | Score between 169-210 | Score between 176-210, or Grade C |
Cambridge CPE/C2 | Score between 180-230 | Score between 180-230, or Grade C |
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a month agoContributor-Level 8
With a Wageningen University acceptance rate of only 44%, international students are required to meet certain admission requirements, and those academic documents are to be scanned and uploaded to the portal.
Mentioned below are the eligibility requirements:
Eligibility Criterion | Undergraduate (Bachelor's) | Graduate (Master's) |
---|---|---|
Academic Qualification | Secondary school Diploma equivalent to Dutch VWO, minimum CGPA 75% or equivalent | Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7.0/10 or 70% points or equivalent |
Subject Requirements | Specific subjects relevant to the chosen programme (e.g., Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics) | A relevant bachelor's degree field related to the master's program |
English Language Proficiency | IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in speaking) or TOEFL? 60-80, depending on source | IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 92 or Duolingo 105 |
Other Scores/Tests | SAT/ACT optional (can improve admission chances and scholarships) | Letters of recommendation are optional |
Financial Documents | Proof of financial capability | Proof of financial capability |
Application Portal | Apply via Studielink | Apply via the official master's application process |
Visa Requirements | MVV (Long stay visa) needed for non-EU students with required documents | Same as undergraduate level |
Additional | Official transcripts, recommendation letters, and essays as needed | Official transcripts, recommendation letters |
New answer posted
a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, while studying at Wageningen University, if you are a foreign student, you can full-time during the summer months or part-time work for upto 16 hours per week or full-time on their student visa. Popular part-time jobs in the Netherlands are:
- Cashier
- Tutoring
- Hotel Receptionist
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Idealis, is the main student housing provider in Wageningen and students have to register on Room.nl to find the housing. To be eligible for priority housing, students must match the following conditions:
- Must be admitted as a BSc or MSc student at WUR
- The distance between the home address and university's campus must be over 130 km
- Students have paid their tuition fees
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Once the Admissions office of WUR has checked all the documents, the application is forwarded to the admissions board of the particular program. Students are going to receive the result within 6-8 weeks after submitting the application. After the admission, students are going to be informed about the enrolment process.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
To apply for the University of Wageningen, the applicants can apply via studielink. Then, upload the documents at the Wageningen University application portal (Osiris). The general application steps are given below:
- First of all, apply via studielink and then, upload the documents over Osiris
- Then, complete the study choice check (online questionnaire)
- Then, submit the certified documents
- Next, pay the tuition fees
- After the university has received the admission documents and students have paid the tuition fees, WUR will start the application of your visa /residence permit
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