How to apply for a master's programme?

All master and online master programmes start in September 2018.

Application deadlines campus programmes

*If you wish to qualify for OKP the deadline is 15 January 2018.

Fellowship deadlines

Depending on your nationality and master programme the fellowship application deadline can differ. We advise you to check the site grantfinder.nl for the latest information concerning the different fellowships.

Application deadlines online programmes

The online master specialisations have a staggered admission procedure. Applicants who wish to start in September 2018 must submit their complete application at the latest on 1 July 2018 in order to be included in this procedure. Should the number of academically admissible applicants exceed the number of places available, the study places will be allocated based on the following criteria: relevant pre-education, GPA, level of English, relevant work experience and motivation. In the following table you can see four situations with corresponding effect on your application:

The following master programmes start in February 2019:

• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
• Biology
• Environmental Sciences
• Forest and Nature Conservation
• Molecular Life Sciences
• Plant Biotechnology
• Plant Sciences

*If you wish to qualify for OKP the deadline is 20 April 2018

Fellowship deadlines

Depending on your nationality and master programme the fellowship application deadline can differ. We advise you to check the site grantfinder.nl for the latest information concerning the different fellowships.

The admission requirements for the master 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 degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to your selected programme.
2. Sufficient quality of the Bachelor degree as shown by an average mark of at least 7 (Dutch system), a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least B/B+ (US system) or a classification as 2^nd upper (UK system). You can download a pfd file with detailed information on other international equivalents of the required quality.
3. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Information for Dutch nationals - EU nationals - nationals outside EU/EFTA.

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

Students in the final year of their Bachelor 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 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 if obtained.

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

A sufficient English language proficiency test result. Be aware that there are two different levels. Please check which level is applicable for the programme(s) you apply for.

For more information: Dutch nationals - EU nationals - nationals outside EU/EFTA.

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

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.

NB: You can submit any document in English or Dutch that may enable the Academic Committee to better judge your application, such as a summary of your Bachelor Thesis report (two pages maximum). Papers should include contact details of your academic supervisor (if available) or an official letter of recommendation from your professor or employee.