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Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is a unique organisation that combines fundamental, strategic and applied research with innovative education at BSc, MSc and PhD levels. During recent decades Wageningen University has evolved into one of the world's leading centres and even number one in Europe in life sciences, food and environment. Its research and education are both international and internationally renowned, which attracts students from more than 100 countries all over the world.
Wageningen University is listed in the top 100 of all universities in the world. The language of instruction is English. Students find in Wageningen a pleasant environment for study and exchange of expertise.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	Headcount: 1,000
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 100
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 4,500
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor�s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate�s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 1,000
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 1,200
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students	Headcount: 600
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 5,700
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 1,600
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Student Fees	€ EUR 1,595
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with �program� referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

Wageningen UR is an international knowledge institution with an excellent international reputation that
attracts students from more than 100 countries. It holds a top five position in the worldwide publication
index in the fields of agriculture, plants, animals and environment.

Wageningen University is in the top 100 of all universities in the world published by the Times Higher
Education Supplement. In 2007, Dutch students voted Wageningen University the best university in the
Netherlands for the third year in a row.

Wageningen University has many partners in the field of education and research in more than 70 countries,
including double degrees, short courses, student exchange and internships.

Range of Fees

For nationals from EU, EFTA or Surinam:
� 1,595

For nationals not from EU, EFTA or Surinam:
� 9,250

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

Standard level:
IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum sub score of 6.0 for speaking)
TOEFL paper-based: 550
TOEFL computer-based: 213
TOEFL internet-based: 79-80

Social Sciences & Economics level:
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL paper-based: 580
TOEFL computer-based: 237
TOEFL internet-based: 92-93

Accommodation

Most students live in one of the student apartment buildings managed by Idealis. This accommodation is
only intended for single students. Rooms contain basic furniture and a fast internet connection. There is
a room guarantee for all international MSc students.

Accommodation Range

� 250-350

Finance and Scholarships

see www.wu.nl and www.grantfinder.com

Entry Requirements

All MSc study programmes at Wageningen University have the following general admission requirements:
� A BSc degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to the selected programme;
� A cumulative grade point average (GPA) � or cumulative average mark � for the Bachelors study which
is at least 70% of the highest grade or mark achievable;
� Fluency in English, both written and spoken (see schedule);
� Good working knowledge of mathematics and/or statistics;
� Basic computer skills.
In addition to these general requirements, specific requirements may apply to individual programmes.
Based on personal interests it is possible to make optimal use of the optional parts in the
MSc programmes of Wageningen University.