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Wageningen University & Research

Rankings

How every major ranking places Wageningen University & Research. Lower is better.

#154
QS World
2027
#66
Times Higher Ed.
2027
#149
Shanghai (ARWU)
2026

Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):

#1Agriculture & Forestry#2Environmental Sciences#8Development Studies#19Veterinary Science#27Geology#27Geophysics#39Life Sciences & Medicine#42Biological Sciences

Master's courses by field

Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.

FieldCoursesTypical feeCourses in Course Explorer
Environment, sustainability & agriculture
15
$25,252See →
Life sciences & biotechnology
9
$25,252See →
Computer science & data technology
4
$25,252See →
Social sciences
3
$25,252See →
Public health & allied health
2
$25,252See →
Arts, design & creative studies
1
$25,252See →
Business & management
1
$25,252See →
Economics, finance & accounting
1
$25,252See →
Engineering & technology
1
$25,252See →
Hospitality, tourism & service industry
1
$25,252See →
Natural sciences
1
$25,252See →

Costs and entry

Fee range
$25,252
Typical fee a year
Course length
2 years
Most courses
English (IELTS)
No band < 6.0
With 6.5 overall · 37 of 39 courses

1 course mentions scholarships.

Jobs after studying at Wageningen University & Research

The job market for Wageningen University & Research's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.

Questions students ask

How much does a master's course at Wageningen University & Research cost?

Typical tuition for international students is about $25,252 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: environment, sustainability & agriculture courses are typically $25,252, environment, sustainability & agriculture $25,252.

How is Wageningen University & Research ranked?

Wageningen University & Research is ranked #154 by QS (2027), #66 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #149 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#1) and Environmental Sciences (#2).

What IELTS score does Wageningen University & Research need for a master's course?

Most master's courses (37 of the 39 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.

How many master's courses does Wageningen University & Research offer?

39 master's courses across 11 fields; the largest are environment, sustainability & agriculture (15), life sciences & biotechnology (9) and computer science & data technology (4).

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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Wageningen University & Research's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.