📖Introduction

Wageningen University and Research is a public research university located in Wageningen, Netherlands. It was founded in 1918 and is one of the leading agricultural universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as agriculture, food sciences, and environmental sciences. Wageningen University and Research is known for its research in areas such as food security, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity, and has close partnerships with industry and government organizations.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) at Wageningen University and Research

The overall vision of the programme is to deliver graduates who are experts in animal breeding and genetics, with different specialisations depending on their chosen study track. This will make them suitable in areas such as managing breeding programmes in low-income countries, conducting breeding value estimations as required by industry, responding to societal needs to combat climate change, or improving animal welfare through breeding. The ultimate goal is to train a new generation of graduates that is fit to respond to current and future needs of the animal breeding sector in a global context. The EMABG is a 2-year study programme (120 ETCS) and builds on MSc courses that already exist in the different consortium universities. It concentrates on the development of scientific expertise in the areas of quantitative, population and molecular genetics related to animal breeding. This involves four study tracks: Breeding programmes in low-income countries (WUR – BOKU) Biological and societal context of breeding (WUR – SLU / UGOE – SLU) Genomic selection and precise phenotypes (WUR – NMBU / UGOE – NMBU) Integrative biology (UGOE – APT) Show less
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🏫About Wageningen University and Research

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a Dutch public university and research center located in Wageningen, Netherlands. It specializes in the field of agricultural, environmental, and life sciences, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as conducting research in these areas. WUR has a strong reputation for its research, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, food production, and environmental protection. Its research is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together experts from different fields to work on complex problems related to global food security, climate change, and biodiversity. The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in subjects such as agriculture, biology, environmental sciences, food sciences, and international development. Many of its programs are taught in English, making it a popular destination for international students. In addition to its academic programs, WUR also conducts research for governments, businesses, and other organizations. Its research is focused on developing innovative solutions to address global challenges related to food production, climate change, and environmental protection. WUR has a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including research labs, greenhouses, and experimental farms. The campus is home to a vibrant and diverse community of students and researchers from all over the world, creating a stimulating environment for learning and research.

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

19,700 EUR per year

39,400 EUR in total

Insurance is 1,470 EUR.

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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