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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- 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:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Plant Breeding
- Plant Pathology and Disease Epidemiology
- Genetics
- Plant Biotechnology
- Wageningen Week Part 1
- 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
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
