My interests evolved… It can happen, that during your studies you realise that you are actually quite interested in another degree programme at the university than the one that you are currently studying. This is usually more common during your first/beginning of your second year of your initial degree choice….
Before going to the university most people pursue their education in the country they were born in. However, often when growing up we want to know more, explore new places and meet people from other cultures. Therefore, a lot of university students go for exchanges to different countries. Today I…
The summer is quickly approaching so, this is the perfect time to start preparing all you need to come to WUR. From choosing a programme and submitting your documents to finding a room in Wageningen, there are a lot of things to keep track of. Therefore, to make sure you…
Deciding to study a Masters’s or Bachelors’s programme is a big decision in anyone’s life, as this decision has the potential to shape our future. So, naturally, we are very careful and even hesitant in choosing just the right study program and university. After you decide where and what to…
As you are here I am sure you heard about Wageningen University and probably you are considering whether you should apply or not. Once I had the same doubts so I can imagine there are many questions and important aspects that you want to know about before making the final…
Updated on: March 8, 2023 by Kiara Rachman Finding student accommodation can be pretty challenging for international and Dutch students alike. Even after you stumble upon the perfect one, you probably would still have a bunch of concerns such as whether or not the rent fits your budget or if…
When you decide to do a master’s or bachelor’s programme in another country, one of the first things that you have to check is the language requirement(s). At Wageningen University & Research (WUR), all Master’s programmes and 7 Bachelor’s programmes are taught entirely in English. Therefore, the university requires potential…
One of the most asked questions the International Students Advice team gets is how to find a scholarship. Unfortunately, there are far more students in need of a scholarship, than available scholarships. However, there are a few tips we can give you that might help find funding for your studies….
With the new academic year in full swing, we are organising all kinds of events to give you an idea of our university. You can join a different event every month. And did you know almost all of our events are online? Though we would love to show you around…
During the year the student advice team gets a lot of questions. Naturally, you have doubts and questions when you’re about to move across the world to pursue your dreams. To help you prepare for this big decision we listed the most asked questions we get in this time. With…
International students often ask what is the acceptance rate at Wageningen University. In the Netherlands this is not a common thing nor does it say anything about your chances to get accepted or the quality of education. You just have to meet the requirements to get accepted. How does this…
Updated on: 29 March 2021 Since it is application period again, this article addresses prospective students that are maybe currently in the application process. We know that applications can be nerve-wracking and time-consuming. This article is supposed to give you hands-on recommendations from my own experience during this period to…
Updated on: 1 March 2021 Submitting applications to universities can be stressful. I know that first-hand since I have been there, done that. But sometimes knowledge about the procedure can make it easier. That is why I have put together a short list of things that are “good-to-know” about how…
With the recent Covid-19 situation, Wageningen University didn’t fall short of missing out on providing the most for the incoming students.The Master’s Open Day was conducted online on the 30th of April 2020. A number of student representatives were present live on social media platforms to answer questions from the…
This year the Master’s Open Day will be online. Due to COVID-19 outbreak WUR campus remains under lockdown. However, we are still planning to show the university, its opportunities & offers to prospective students. During the Online Master’s Open Day we will do our best to introduce you to WUR, its…
Luca is a prospective student from Italy. After his Bachelor’s degree, he’d like to come to Wageningen and start the master in Food Technology. We are aware that this tough situation has brought a lot of uncertainties and issues regarding application processes. However, we are sure that all the measures taken…
Impact of Brexit on current and prospective students The consequences of Brexit for prospective UK student or for WUR student will cause an impact. Therefore, the concerns and thought of our students are of high relevance. We asked the opinion, from a personal perspective, from a student enrolled at WUR…
By Samin Rijal – Nepal Albert Einstein’s once said, “The only source of knowledge is experience”. I too believe that experience is the most gracious teacher and is the most indispensable catalyst for one’s growth and development. As a social work graduate and having worked in the development sector for…