\nOn Friday, 6th November, and Saturday, 7th November 2026, the Bachelor’s Open Day<\/strong><\/a> took place. We had a blast meeting all the prospective students at Wageningen University & Research (WUR)<\/a>!<\/p>\n
Bachelor’s Open Day Presentation<\/h2>\n
As every year, we held a presentation on the Essentials for International Students<\/strong> that you guys should know about prior to applying. We talked about the available English-taught Bachelor\u2019s<\/a> and Master\u2019s<\/a> programmes, associations<\/a>, housing tips<\/a>, admission requirements and other relevant information.<\/p>\n At the end of the presentation, we stayed behind for the Q&A<\/strong>. There were a couple of recurring questions:<\/p>\n These are questions that we can happily answer on a case-by-case basis, but we do recommend that you check the WUR website<\/a> or contact the Student Service Centre (SSC)<\/a> for the official answers! We can only make educated guesses based on our own experiences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In case you missed the open day, below is a brief recap of what happened at the English-taught Bachelor’s information stands across the campus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Bachelor’s Open Day started at 14:00 with good weather (in Dutch terms) and a lot of new people around! The campus was lively; I have never seen so many people older than 20 at WUR in my life. Of course, many people seemed lost because the campus is almost as big as the city of Wageningen itself. If you are new, finding your way around can be difficult. I mean, I still don’t know the name of each building<\/a>.<\/p>\n This day, we decided to visit some general stands: Idealis<\/a>, Thymos<\/a>, Erasmus<\/a>, Honour’s programme<\/a>, SSC<\/a>, etc. We also passed by the stands for some of the English-taught Bachelor’s programmes: BSc in Tourism<\/a>, BSc in Marine Sciences<\/a>, BSc in International Land and Water Management<\/a>, and BSc in Environmental Science<\/a>. Do you know which holiday destinations generate the most emissions, and which generate the least? Travel destination game at the Tourism stand<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Do you know there is an aquarium at WUR? <\/p>\n If you really like soil-drilling competitions, it seems this BSc is for you! During the BSc International Land and Water Management, there is a lot of group work in which, with other students, you will work on case studies to gain in-depth knowledge and applicable skills. The BSc has a strong connection between theory and real-world environmental challenges, as shown in the case studies and the End-of-Year Excursion to Limburg!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Did you know microorganisms can degrade plastic and purify water? Recycling of biodegradable plastics at the Environmental Sciences stand<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Today Pablo and I held a second presentation on the Essentials for International Students<\/strong>. The saying \u201cpractice makes perfect\u201d certainly holds true because it went smoother than ever! The room was so full of prospective students and their families that some people even ended up sitting on the stairs.<\/p>\n To learn more about WUR\u2019s Bachelor programmes, we resumed our tour of the different stands from the previous day. There are stalls all over campus in Aurora, Forum and Orion, with pretty lights and decorations.<\/p>\n Their stands were located in Orion<\/a> and decorated with a variety of skeletons, models and plush animals. We had a fun time browsing the different expos and learned that this programme focuses specifically on companion animals<\/em> such as chickens, pigs and fish. This is good to know as some prospective students may have the false assumption that this study also includes wildlife like giraffes. Skeletons, samples, and quizzes galore at the Animal Sciences stand<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n BSc Food Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n When asked what they\u2019d like to highlight, the lecturers eagerly introduced us to their shear cell technology and other quirky devices. This programme focuses on all the latest research<\/em> surrounding the food industry: from the protein transition to fungi for food production and 3D food printing. <\/p>\n Similar to the Food Technology booths, this study had a ton of different devices lying around! Pablo and I playing with the different models at the stand<\/p><\/div>\n River simulation at the Earth System Sciences stand<\/p><\/div>\n Personally, I found this to be one of the most interesting booths! <\/p>\n Personally, I (Jasmin) have attended many different open days in my time. It was really important for me to get the chance to gain in-depth information directly from the professors and to be able to get personalised advice. For example, if I hadn\u2019t attended the Open Day for my Master\u2019s in Climate Studies, I wouldn\u2019t have known that I didn\u2019t need a Pre-master\u2019s. This was a very important criterion for me, as I know some research universities require a pre-master\u2019s when coming from a Dutch university of applied sciences. Without attending the open day, I also wouldn\u2019t have learned about the possibility of a double master<\/strong> at WUR or about room.nl!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
Friday 6 November<\/h2>\n
Bachelor Programmes Highlights<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nAnd if you think we missed the rest of the English-taught Bachelor’s programmes, we’ve got you covered! Read along to learn about them too.;)
\nFun fact<\/em><\/strong>: Did you know most of the volunteers you will find at the study programmes’ stands are current students? This means they get to share their first-hand experience and tips with all of you!<\/p>\nBSc Tourism<\/h4>\n
\nThis is a question the people at the BSc Tourism information desk emphasised. Tourism is necessary for economic and societal development. That\u2019s why the BSc Tourism at WUR places great emphasis on sustainability to preserve the environment, cultural, and economic resources for future generations. The most awesome thing is that in the second year, the European Union sponsors students to travel by train for one week for a case study abroad, which has real-life impact.<\/p>\n![\"Travel](\"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-10-at-15.42.49-203x300.png\")
<\/a>BSc Marine Sciences<\/h4>\n
\nYeah, it seems WUR degrees focus on marine animals! The Bachelor’s main focus is on marine species such as rays and sharks, as illustrated by the plush toys featured at their booths. They also have a strong focus on marine ecology, conservation, and sustainable ocean management.<\/p>\nBSc International Land and Water Management<\/h4>\n
BSc Environmental Sciences<\/h4>\n
\nThe BSc in Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary program combining biology, chemistry, ecology, and policy. It offers many opportunities for specialisation at the Master\u2019s level<\/a>, allowing students to focus on what they like most.<\/p>\n![\"Recycling](\"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/Screenshot-2026-11-10-at-15.42.26-300x194.png\")
<\/a>Saturday 7 November<\/h2>\n
BSc Animal Sciences<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nIn general, the volunteers were very enthusiastic about the programme. They also shared about their large study association<\/a>, and the possibility of later joining a veterinary study with this degree.
\nIf you have a passion for animals, their wellbeing, livestock economy and other related topics, this is the programme for you!<\/p>\n![\"Skeletons,](\"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-07-at-21.42.55-300x225.jpeg\")
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\nIt\u2019s important for them that students are kept up-to-date with new innovations and scientific discourse, not only in lectures but also in lab practicals. Students don\u2019t just learn about new technology, they also learn how to apply it. One of their recent graduates even went on to start her own company for plant-based meat called Rival Foods. If you\u2019re not personally interested in working in the food sector, it\u2019s still worthwhile to stop by their booths to see what snacks they have available. What\u2019s a food science stand without free food?<\/p>\nBSc Earth System Sciences<\/h4>\n
\nIf you\u2019ve ever wondered what it\u2019s like to be an airbender, you should definitely check out their tornado funnel. It\u2019s a tool that mimics a miniature tornado that you can stick your hand into. In addition to that, there was a water flute and a ground water simulation model.
\nThe lecturers also offer a tour of their facilities, which I\u2019m sure would be very insightful for prospective students. Overall, the study is highly technical, but there is a large emphasis on excursions<\/em> and hands-on work,<\/em> as visualising the Earth system is key to understanding it.
\nThis made a lot of sense for me as seeing the water flute for example, helped me to see how a river flows and what effect there is on sediment. If you want to understand Earth systems and really analyse the interconnected elements of our planet, I believe that you\u2019d enjoy this study a lot.<\/p>\n![\"Pablo](\"https:\/\/weblog.wur.eu\/international-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-11-07-at-21.43.16-2-225x300.jpeg\")
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BSc Data Science for Global Challenges<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nThe volunteers made some very compelling points about why you should study their programme. Data collection and data analysis are becoming more and more important globally! More than just focusing on data science, they also emphasise the practical nature of their study. They learn how to apply<\/em> data science in areas such as artificial intelligence, food, and agriculture. Some of their courses, including Big Data, have real-life commissioners such as SPAR and Lely. If you are interested in data but want to be someone who contributes to societal change<\/em>, this is surely the course for you! And if none of this convinces you, I would recommend visiting them to take home some of their lovely stickers.<\/p>\nValue of Joining an Open Day<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n
Upcoming Virtual Open Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n