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…
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Choosing a university is at the same time exciting and a challenging decision. While thinking about Wageningen, you should consider what types of studies you are interested in, location, spoken language, culture etc. All these aspects are important but do not forget about exploring practical day life things. In this…
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…
Most people follow a similar scheme. First, we are children going to primary school, then comes the teenage era with high school and finally we go to university. But what about later? Probably lots of graduates ask themselves this difficult question trying to fix their plans after their studies. To…
Are you looking for a top-ranked university? Or are you wondering what university rankings actually are? We’ve got you covered! In this blog, I will explain our Wageningen University rankings and how the ranking lists are compiled. They can help you in your search for a suitable university. What is…
Before I moved to the Netherlands to come and do my bachelors in Wageningen, my dad asked me to make a detailed budget of what my new life is going to cost. To be honest, I was at a loss for the most part, and I needed to do a…
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…
At some point in your Master’s or Bachelor’s journey, you may not be able to pass a course on the first attempt. In this case, do not feel discouraged as you are definitely not alone! Firstly, failing to pass an exam is not the end of the world. It is…
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…
Out of the many master’s Programs that Wageningen University offers, there is one that seems somewhat more daunting than the rest: the joint Water Technology degree. The degree is a joint effort of Wageningen University, the University of Twente and the University of Groningen and the program is carried out…
Period 2 is nearly coming to an end and the cosy weather is enticing you to start winding down for the winter holidays but not so fast! We all have to get through one last hurdle before that: the period 2 exams. Personally, I find it quite… unsavoury that my…
You know you want to attend an open day (good choice!) but you have two options – online or on campus. Making the excursion to the university itself might be a travel dilemma and online events are stereotyped as boring. What do you do? To help you make a more…
Have you ever had to speak in another language all day long and at the end of the day you end up exhausted from having to translate your thoughts? Well, I have! It happened to me at the beginning of my Master’s programme. And I think this is very common…
Often, when we think of someone studying their Master’s, we assume that this person must be one of the smartest persons we know, or that they have qualities that we don’t, or maybe, that they have the time that we do not have. I have to admit that kind of…
Procrastination is something that most students experience at some point in their Masters’s / Bachelors’ journey. From studying for an exam, and completing an assignment to writing a report or your thesis, procrastination is an obstacle which impacts many. It is easy to stall and put off doing hard assignments…
New students often ask how the academic year at Wageningen University & Research is organised. The education system at the university mostly differs from what they’re used to in their home country. In Wageningen, there are 6 periods in an academic year. This might sound like a lot but it’s…
You might be familiar with university rankings that focus on the university as a whole or within a subject like agriculture. But Times Higher Education also has an impact ranking in which they rank universities on their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Wageningen University SDGs Wageningen University &…
As a current or prospective student, receiving your hard-earned diploma within the stipulated study time could be a strong wish. Nonetheless, things sometimes do not go according to plan, resulting in study delays. While study delays can be daunting, the experiences of four WUR students re-echo that ‘there is light…
Have you wondered if it is possible to continue directly with a master’s programme right after finishing your bachelor’s at WUR? In this blog, we will share some information about transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate studies at WUR. You have finished your bachelor’s studies so now you have your options…
Earning credits or study points are an important aspect of your studies. You might be used to only getting grades, but at university, you have to earn credits. With these credits, you can finish a course and eventually earn your degree. What credits are and how it works we will…
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…
Figuring out what you would like in the future isn’t always easy. There are so many choices, studies and tracks to choose from. The process of picking a study is different for everyone. A good way to start is to think about what you want. You might already have done…
Is this your first study and exam period at WUR? Or are you already an old hand at WUR but still stress out like hell every time the period comes to an end? Then this is a must-read for you: a cheat sheet on how to survive study and exam…
There’s a new kid in town. The newest education building Aurora is finished. The building is already being used by our new students since the beginning of this month but will celebrate its official opening on 30 September. Unique about Aurora is the daylight in all areas of use and…
Why it’s good to know the structure of the academic year Moving back in time, one key question I wanted answers to before starting my MSc education at Wageningen University and Research was bothering the structure of the periods. This is because knowing the structure, for example in my Bachelor’s…