English language proficiency MSc
All of our master’s programmes are in English. If you are applying for one of our Master degree programmes you will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You are therefore asked for an English language test unless you qualify for one of the exemptions as specified below. You will need to provide us with the proof of English language proficiency before we take your application in process.
Within Wageningen University we distinguish between two levels of English proficiency. When applying, make sure that you meet the minimum test results that are needed for your programme(s) of choice.
Master programmes - English Level 1 | Master programmes - English Level 2 |
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Animal Sciences | Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management |
Biobased Sciences | Biology |
Bioinformatics | Communication, Health and Life Sciences |
Biosystems Engineering | Consumer Studies |
Biotechnology | Development and Rural Innovation |
Climate Studies | Economics of Sustainability |
Data Science for Food and Health | Food Quality Management |
Earth and Environment | Food Safety |
Environmental Sciences | Governance of Sustainability Transformations |
Food Technology | International Development Studies |
Food Technology (online master's programme) | International Land and Water Management |
Forest and Nature Conservation | Landscape Architecture and Planning |
Geo-information Science | Metropolitan Analysis Design and Engineering |
Tourism, Society and Environment | Organic Agriculture |
Molecular Life Sciences | Plant Biotechnology |
Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health (online master’s programme) | Plant Breeding (online master’s programme) |
Nutrition and Health | Plant Sciences |
Urban Environmental Management | Sustainable Supply Chain Analytics |
Water Technology | Sustainable Business and Innovation |
Accepted English language tests
Level 1 | Level 2 | |
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IELTS Academic Test (IELTS online is not accepted) | Overall grade 6.0 (with a minimum sub-score of 6.0 for speaking) | Overall grade 6.5 (with a minimum sub-score of 6.0 for speaking) |
TOEFL IBT and TOEFL IBT Home Edition (institution code: 0542) | internet-based 80 (with a minimum sub-score of 20 for speaking) | internet-based 92 (with a minimum sub-score of 23 for speaking) |
Cambridge FCE/B2 First | score between 169-190 or Grade B | score between 176-190 or Grade A |
Cambridge CAE/C1 Advanced | score between 169-210 or Grade C | score between 176-210 or Grade C |
Cambridge CPE/C2 Proficiency | score between 180-230 or Grade C | score between 180-230 or Grade C |
TOEIC | Listening & Reading 670 and Speaking & Writing 290 | Listening & Reading 720 and Speaking & Writing 310 |
RATEr (only applicable to EU/EEA/EFTA applicants) | Listening pass, Reading pass, Writing borderline, Speaking borderline | Listening pass, Reading pass, Writing pass, Speaking pass |
We advise you to book a test at least 3 months prior to our application deadline as sometimes test dates become full quickly
and results can take time to become available. The IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC tests should be taken no longer than 24 months prior to the day of your application. Information and registration for these different tests can be found on the website of TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, TOEIC and RATEr.
Exemptions: general
Bachelor's/Master's at a Dutch University (WO)
Applicants who have completed their Bachelors/Masters at a Dutch University (WO) are exempted from submitting an English Proficiency test.
Bachelors at a Dutch University of Applied Science (HBO) taught in English
Applicants who have completed a Bachelors programme at a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO) conducted completely in the English language are exempted from submitting an English Proficiency test. They are required to upload a signed statement from their institution that the medium of instruction during the complete Bachelor’s programme they followed was English. A diploma supplement stating this information is also sufficient.
Minor programme at Wageningen University (24 ECTS)
Students who have completed a Minor programme at Wageningen University with a minimum of 24 ECTS in English taught WUR-courses. Please upload your transcript of records of all obtained courses at Wageningen University in the portal.
Bachelor's/Master's in one of the exemption countries
Applicants who have completed their higher education entirely taught in the English language (except online and double degree programmes) in one of the following countries are exempted from submitting an English proficiency test: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK or the USA.
Exemptions: accepted European secondary education
Country | Name of Diploma | Name of Exam | Level 1 | Level 2 |
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Austria | Reifezeugnis/ Reifeprüfungszeugnis | Reifeprüfung Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schule (AHS) | "Genügend" for English | "Befriedigend" for English |
Austria | Reife- und Diplomprüfungszeugnis | Reifeprüfung Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schule (AHS) | "Genügend" for English | "Befriedigend" for English |
Belgium | Diploma van secundair onderwijs | Examen Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs, derde graad (ASO) | 60 for English | 70 for English |
Belgium | Diploma van secundair onderwijs | Examen Kunst- en Technisch secundair onderwijs, derde graad (KSO/TSO) | 60 for English | 70 for English |
Denmark | Studentereksamenbevis (STX) | Højere Forberedelseksamen (HF) | 5.0 for English (A-level) | 8.0 for English (A-level) |
Denmark | Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) | Højere Forberedelseksamen (HF) | 5.0 for English (A-level) | 8.0 for English (A-level) |
Estonia | Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus | Riigieksamid Gümnaasium | 65 for English | 85 for English |
Finland | Ylioppilastutkintotodistus | Ylioppilastutkinto/ Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) | at least "cum laude approbatur" | at least "magna cum laude approbatur" |
Finland | Studentexamenbevis | Ylioppilastutkinto/ Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) | at least "cum laude approbatur" | at least "magna cum laude approbatur" |
Finland | Matriculation Examination Certificate | Ylioppilastutkinto/ Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) | at least "cum laude approbatur" | at least "magna cum laude approbatur" |
Germany | Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife | Abiturprüfung Gymnasium | 6 for English | 9 for English |
Germany | Fachhochschulreife | Hochschulreifeprüfung Berufsoberschulen | 2.0 for English | 1.5 for English |
Hungary | Gimnáziumi Érettségi Bizonyítvány | Érettségi vizsga (Matura Examination) | 5 for English (emelt szintű) | 5 for English (emelt szintű) |
Hungary | Szakközépiskolai Érettségi-képesítő Bizonyítvány | Érettségi vizsga (Matura Examination) | 5 for English (emelt szintű) | 5 for English (emelt szintű) |
International | European Baccalaureate Certificate | European Baccalaureate Certificate | English as Language 1 or Language 2 | English as Language 1 or Language 2 |
International | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | International Baccalaureate Diploma | Language of instruction English or English A Language and Literature 3 | Language of instruction English or English A Language and Literature 4 |
Latvia | Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certficate of Secondary Education) | Centralizētais eksāmens (National Examination) | At least grade "A" or "B" | At least grade "A" or "B" |
Lithuania | Brandos Atestata (Maturity Certificate) | Brandos Egzamino (Final Matura Examination) | At least 70 points | At least 85 points |
Luxembourg | Diplôme de Fin d'Études Secondaires | Examen de fin d'études secondaires | 37 for English | 47 for English |
Netherlands | HAVO | HAVO examen | 7 for English | 8 for English |
Netherlands | VWO | VWO examen | 6 for English | 7 for English |
Norway | Vitnemal for Videregående Skole (Secondary School Certificate) | Eksamen fellesfag ENG 1002/1003 | 3.6 for English | 4.5 for English |
Norway | Vitnemal for Videregående Skole (Secondary School Certificate) | Eksamen programfag SPR3008 (Vg2), SPR3010 (Vg3), SPR3012 (Vg3) | 3.6 for English | 4.5 for English |
Romania | Diploma de Bacalaureat (obtained after 2005) | Examenul de Bacalaureat | 7.4 or B2 for English | 8.4 or B2 for English |
Slowakia | Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej skúške (obtained from a Gymnázium) | Maturita | 50% for English B2 | 60% for English B2 |
Sweden | Högskoleförberedande Examen | Eksamen English 5, Engilsh 6, English 7 | D for Engelska 7 | C for Engelska 7 |