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Plant Breeding

Wageningen University and Research
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 9,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 36 months
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery Online
Location Wageningen, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Plant Breeding at Wageningen University and Research is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Plant Breeding programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 9,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Plant Breeding programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Principles of Plant Breeding
  2. Plant Pathology and Disease Epidemiology
  3. Genetics
  4. Plant Biotechnology
  5. Wageningen Week Part 1
  6. Advanced Statistics Distance Learning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Relevant BSc degree
  • Grade point average ( GP ) of 70%
  • Proficiency in English
  • Specific online master requirements

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 9,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 9,680 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Wageningen University and Research directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Wageningen University and Research

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Wageningen University and Research

Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months