How to apply for a master's programme?

The following master's programmes start in February 2021:

• Biosystems Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Biology
• Environmental Sciences
• Forest and Nature Conservation
• Plant Sciences

Please note that there are different application deadlines if you wish to be eligible for a scholarship, please check the website.

The admission requirements for the master's apply to all MSc programmes of Wageningen University. Individual programmes may have specific requirements in addition to the general requirements.

Enrolment in a MSc programme at Wageningen University requires:

1. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to your selected programme.
2. Sufficient quality of the bachelor's degree as shown by an average unweighted mark of at least 7 (Dutch system) or the international equivalent of the required quality as determined in the International credentials evaluation guideline.
3. Fulfil the English requirements of Wageningen University & Research (see below).

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Dutch or English (or a certified English translation).

Students in the final year of their bachelor's programme may also apply for admission prior to graduation. The Academic Committee on Admissions can tentatively admit students based on a transcript of their academic records and the expected date of graduation.

Please also upload your master's degree if obtained.

Make sure this document is uploaded and accepted before the application deadline. This is not applicable if you have not graduated yet.

An official transcript of records of your bachelor in Dutch or English with your name, logo and official stamp of your university. Please upload an official transcript of records with your marks obtained so far if you have not graduated yet.

Please also upload a transcript of records of your master's if obtained.

Make sure this document is uploaded and accepted before the application deadline.

Every student needs to prove their English language level by submitting a sufficient result of an English proficiency test as per our requirements.

Note that you require a sufficient test result before the application deadline. Tests therefore need to be taken well in advance of the application deadline for your application to be considered (uploading a test result after the deadline is not an option).

In some cases you can be exempted from submitting an English proficiency test. Please see below if you are exempted:

Exemption English Language Proficiency

• Exemption English Language Proficiency

For more information which are accepted by Wageningen University & Research:

• Dutch nationals
• EU nationals
• Nationals outside EU/EFTA

Be aware that there are two different levels. Please check which level is applicable for the programme(s) you apply for.

Explaining why you wish to enrol in the chosen programme(s) and, if applicable, an indication of the programme’s practical value to your profession (one page maximum and in English).

Make sure this document is uploaded and accepted before the application deadline.

A typed Curriculum Vitae or brief personal history (in English).

Make sure this document is uploaded and accepted before the application deadline.