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.

The double degree Agroecology is a two year programme including a practical thesis project. This master's is in compliance with the European Credit Transfer System and consists of a common core of modules. Also, each student can follow a custom-made curriculum according to his or her field of interest and career plans.
Year 1
In the first year of the Agroecology specialisation you study in Wageningen. Below you will find the programme outline of the first and second semester. More information about the courses can be found in the Study Handbook.

Semester 1 (30 ECTS): Wageningen

W1: Exploring the Future of Food and Farming (6 ECTS).
W2: Transformation of Food Systems
W3: Modular Skills Training (3 ECTS).
W4: Choose one out of two (6 ECTS): Advanced Statistics or Quantitative Research Methodology and Statistics.
W5: Choose one out of five (6 ECTS): Analysis and Design of Organic Farming Systems, Agroecology, Modelling Functional Diversity, Quantitative Analysis of Land Use Systems or Functional Agricultural Resource Management.
Semester 2 (30 ECTS): Wageningen

W6: Elective courses (9 ECTS) to complete 60 ECTS of semester 1 and 2.
W7: Choose one internship or one minor thesis (24 ECTS): Farming Systems Ecology, Crop and Weed Ecology, Plant Production Systems or Soil Biology.
Year 2
The second year you will transfer to Institut Supérieur d'agriculture et d'agroalimentaire Rhône-Alpes (ISARA-Lyon) in Lyon, France for semester 3. Semester 4 you will work on your master thesis in either Lyon or Wageningen.

Semester 3 (30 ECTS): Lyon

F1: Agriculture and landscape management (4 ECTS).
F2: Agroecological cropping practices (7 ECTS).
F3: World agroecosystems and agricultural use (5 ECTS).
F4: Management of agroecosystems: implications from policies and nature conservation (6 ECTS).
F5: Group project management (8 ECTS).
Semester 4 (30 ECTS): Wageningen or Lyon

Master thesis, co-supervised.

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.

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.

• 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