Wageningen University

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a prestigious public research university in Wageningen, the Netherlands, globally recognized for its leadership in life sciences, environmental sciences, food systems and sustainability, operating under the mission “to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.” It combines high-quality education with cutting-edge research across about 20 bachelor’s programmes, over 30 master’s programmes and extensive PhD training, many of which are taught in English and emphasize interdisciplinary, problem-based learning in areas such as agrotechnology, food science and technology, environmental management, plant sciences, water and soil sciences. With roughly 12,000 students from more than 100 countries, WUR fosters a diverse, international academic community and maintains strong global partnerships with universities, research institutes, governments, and industry. Its Wageningen Campus integrates education, research and innovation alongside entrepreneurial hubs in the world-renowned “Food Valley,” supporting research and solutions for pressing global challenges including food security, climate resilience, biodiversity and circular bioeconomy. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions worldwide in agriculture, forestry and environmental sciences and uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to facilitate international academic mobility and quality assurance.